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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fifth left), with several students of the Mile Gully High School during her visit on March 18. Also with the students (from left) are Principal, Christopher Tyme; Chairwoman of the school’s Board of Governors, Simone Scarlett; Member of Parliament for Manchester North West, Mikael Phillips and Vice Chairman of the school’s Board of Governors, Dennis Daley.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fifth left), with several students of the Mile Gully High School during her visit on March 18. Also with the students (from left) are Principal, Christopher Tyme; Chairwoman of the school’s Board of Governors, Simone Scarlett; Member of Parliament for Manchester North West, Mikael Phillips and Vice Chairman of the school’s Board of Governors, Dennis Daley.

Schools To Be Upgraded Under Infrastructure Development Programme

In the next financial year, which begins on April 1, the school infrastructure development programme across the island will commence, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. “With regard to infrastructure, I do not need to be convinced...
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.
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.

$50m to Support Community Enterprises
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).
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).

Two Integrated Resort Development Licences To Be Granted
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.
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.

Former Olympic Gardens Police Station Building Earmarked For Housing Development
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

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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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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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Western Regional Manager at the Urban Development Commission (UDC) Omar Simpson, gives greetings at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony held at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay on Monday (December 13)
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CCTV For Harmony Beach Park

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Chairman of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dr. Wayne Henry.
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PIOJ Launches Preparation Process For Review Of SDG Goals

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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the construction of the One Belmont development in New Kingston on Tuesday (December 7). Others (from left) are Beder Zhang of contracting firm, Build Your Dreams Construction Limited; Director of Audrere Holdings Limited, William Tavares-Finson; Co-Founder and President of Sygnus Group, Berisford Grey; and Vice President and Head of Real Estate and Project Finance of Sygnus Group, David Cummings. The ground-breaking ceremony was held at the project site at 1-3 Belmont Road, New Kingston, on Tuesday (November 7).
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PM Welcomes $3.7-Billion One Belmont Development

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
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PICA Launches E-Learning Platform for Staff Development

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