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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (third right), speaks with executives of the Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) during the recent staging of the entity’s Annual General Meeting at the Terra Nova Hotel All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The RAJ executives pictured (from left) are Second Vice President, Tanya HoShing; Treasurer, Newton Johnson; President, Pierre Shirley; Company Secretary, Irene Ming-Hughes; and First Vice President, Howard Johnson Jr.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (third right), speaks with executives of the Realtors Association of Jamaica (RAJ) during the recent staging of the entity’s Annual General Meeting at the Terra Nova Hotel All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The RAJ executives pictured (from left) are Second Vice President, Tanya HoShing; Treasurer, Newton Johnson; President, Pierre Shirley; Company Secretary, Irene Ming-Hughes; and First Vice President, Howard Johnson Jr.

Real Estate Investors Urged To Diversify

Real estate investors are being urged to diversify into other industries, in order to create the levels of economic expansion that will support continued growth in the sector. The advice comes from State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, prepares to place a wreath at the shrine of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a floral tribute ceremony at National Heroes Park in downtown Kingston, on Saturday (May 28). The ceremony was held to commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the birth of Mr. Seaga, who was Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, prepares to place a wreath at the shrine of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, during a floral tribute ceremony at National Heroes Park in downtown Kingston, on Saturday (May 28). The ceremony was held to commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the birth of Mr. Seaga, who was Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister.

National Heroes Park to Receive Facelift
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.

Bid Evaluation Under Way For Phase Two Of Greater Bernard Lodge Development
ewly appointed Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Anthony Shaw (left) and Executive Director of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Imega Breese McNab (second left), present a cheque for $2 million to representatives of Medija Traditions, who are the winners of the DBJ’s 2022 National Business Model Competition (NBMC). The Medija Traditions representatives are Director of Finance, Shantay Siddo (third left) and Founder and Director of Marketing, Shasantay Jennings (third right). Also joining in the presentation are Executive Director of the Musson Foundation, Lisa D’Oyen (second right) and former DBJ Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds. The award ceremony was held at the Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston on May 6.
ewly appointed Managing Director of the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Anthony Shaw (left) and Executive Director of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Imega Breese McNab (second left), present a cheque for $2 million to representatives of Medija Traditions, who are the winners of the DBJ’s 2022 National Business Model Competition (NBMC). The Medija Traditions representatives are Director of Finance, Shantay Siddo (third left) and Founder and Director of Marketing, Shasantay Jennings (third right). Also joining in the presentation are Executive Director of the Musson Foundation, Lisa D’Oyen (second right) and former DBJ Managing Director, Milverton Reynolds. The award ceremony was held at the Jamaica Pegasus in New Kingston on May 6.

PHOTOS: NBMC 2022 Awards Ceremony
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels, look at a mural that was unveiled at the official national launch of the ‘Paint the City, Paint the Town’ project in the Hanover capital on Friday, (April 8).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels, look at a mural that was unveiled at the official national launch of the ‘Paint the City, Paint the Town’ project in the Hanover capital on Friday, (April 8).

Lucea Gets Facelift

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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), and Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (second right), display a symbolic cheque for $50 million, representing funding for the Integrated Community Development Project Phase 2 (ICDP II) Enterprise Development Grant Project Cycle 2, during the launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (March 10). Sharing the occasion (from left) are Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes; Joint Force Command, Major Sheldon Bryan; Commanding Officer, St. Andrew Central Police Division, Senior Superintendent Marlon Nesbeth; and JSIF Senior Manager for Social Development, Mona Sue Ho.
CommunityDevelopment

$50m to Support Community Enterprises

Approximately 200 micro and small enterprises in eight marginalised communities are set to benefit from grant support totalling $50 million. This, under the Government’s Integrated Community Development Project Phase 2 (ICDP II) being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). This will be facilitated under the ICDP II Enterprise Development Grant Project Cycle 2, which will directly benefit some...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, highlights a point while opening the 2022/23 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 8).
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Two Integrated Resort Development Licences To Be Granted

The Government intends to grant two Integrated Resort Development licences in the upcoming fiscal year, which will represent a combined investment of approximately US$1 billion. An integrated resort development must have a minimum of 1,000 hotel rooms, of which 500 must be luxury rooms. The development must have a minimum capital investment of US$500 million. Minister of Finance and the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), peruses plans detailing the proposed renovation of the building formerly housing the Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew, during a tour of the structure on Friday (February 4). Also viewing the documents are: Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left); Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation City Engineer, Xavier Chevannes (third left); and employees of the Jesgo Construction Limited.
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Former Olympic Gardens Police Station Building Earmarked For Housing Development

The building previously serving as the Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew West Central, is to be transformed to provide housing solutions. This in keeping with the Government’s thrust to further boost Jamaica’s housing stock. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a tour of the structure on Friday (February 4). Mr. Holness, who is...
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Development

Road Closure Notice for Salt Marsh, Trelawny

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that on Sunday, January 30, a section of the main road leading from Salt Marsh to Kent, Trelawny will be closed. The road will be closed in the vicinity of its intersection with the North Coast Highway. This closure will be in effect between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Development

Customs Officers Encouraged to Obey Code of Conduct

The nation’s customs officers are being encouraged to always adhere to the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) Code of Conduct as they perform their daily tasks. Making the call, State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, said they are doing “valiant work” to keep “our borders safe”, and to improve the ease of...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Research And Development Among Priorities Of New Agriculture Minister

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says that research and development is among his strategic priorities to ensure a resilient and sustainable sector. “One of my focal points, priority areas will be to enhance the research and development capacity within agriculture and fisheries. Looking at strategies to boost production and productivity, our natural assets and putting that...
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