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Director, Field Services Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Philone Mantock, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on July 31.
Director, Field Services Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Philone Mantock, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on July 31.

STATIN Makes Provisions to Access Gated Communities Ahead of National Living Conditions Survey

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has made provisions to access gated communities as it conducts the latest Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC), scheduled to commence on August 4. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on...
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (left) and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (second right), look on as Director of Planning and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Trevian Manning (second left), signs the contract for the $23 million rehabilitation of the Richmond Hill Road in Catadupa, at the Corporation in Montego Bay on Wednesday (July 30). Managing Director of Build Management Technologies and Logistics, Andrew Jeffery (right), also affixes his signature to the contract, while the Corporation’s Acting Chief City Engineer, Yannick Beckford, observes.
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West) and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis (left) and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (second right), look on as Director of Planning and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Trevian Manning (second left), signs the contract for the $23 million rehabilitation of the Richmond Hill Road in Catadupa, at the Corporation in Montego Bay on Wednesday (July 30). Managing Director of Build Management Technologies and Logistics, Andrew Jeffery (right), also affixes his signature to the contract, while the Corporation’s Acting Chief City Engineer, Yannick Beckford, observes.

Contract Signed for Rehabilitation of Richmond Hill Road in St. James
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), Councillor for the Yallahs Division, John Lee (centre), and other stakeholders tour the Yallahs Market in St. Thomas on July 25 to assess the progress of renovation works that commenced last year.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), Councillor for the Yallahs Division, John Lee (centre), and other stakeholders tour the Yallahs Market in St. Thomas on July 25 to assess the progress of renovation works that commenced last year.

Gov’t Allocates Additional $12m to Complete First Phase of Yallahs Market Renovation
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny.

Local Communities Will Be Active Participants in Harmony Cove Project – PM
Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre), hands over a gift to Minister Sheldon Cohen (second left) during the Emancipation/Independence Church Service, held at the Blessed Hope Assembly Christ Gospel Church of Jamaica Apostolic in Copperwood, St. James, on Sunday, July 27. They are joined by (from left) Government Senator, Charles Sinclair; Councillor Javin Baker; and wife of the pastor of the church, Cheryl Mitchell.
Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre), hands over a gift to Minister Sheldon Cohen (second left) during the Emancipation/Independence Church Service, held at the Blessed Hope Assembly Christ Gospel Church of Jamaica Apostolic in Copperwood, St. James, on Sunday, July 27. They are joined by (from left) Government Senator, Charles Sinclair; Councillor Javin Baker; and wife of the pastor of the church, Cheryl Mitchell.

Mayor Calls on Jamaicans to Recommit to Nation-Building

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Significant Upgrades at Falmouth Public General Hospital

Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny has undergone significant upgrades, reflecting the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Jamaica’s healthcare system. This, according to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who was speaking during the official reopening ceremony for the Jackson Town Health Centre in the parish on July 24. He noted that the hospital’s bed complement...
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Regional Director of Region Six in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Sophia Forbes-Hall (second left), congratulates winner of the National Water Commission (NWC)/Miya Water Jamaica Limited Schools TikTok Water Conservation Challenge, Kamea Campbell (centre), at the NWC/Miya Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Staff Recognition Ceremony, held on Thursday (July 24), at the Power of Faith Ministries International Multipurpose Complex in Portmore, St. Catherine. At left is Tajay Bell, who placed second. Also sharing the moment are Acting President of the NWC, Kevin Kerr (second right), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Miya, José Carazo.
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NWC and MIYA Water Jamaica Ltd Commended for Investing in Youth

Regional Director of Region Six in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Sophia Forbes-Hall, has applauded the National Water Commission (NWC) and Miya Water Jamaica Limited for investing in youth, through their public education campaigns on water conservation. “We applaud the NWC and Miya for investing in infrastructure and into the young minds that now understand that saving...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (second left) and Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, view one of the art pieces on display at the Governor-General’s reception to celebrate Jamaica’s 63rd anniversary of Independence. The reception was held at King’s House on Thursday (July 24). Also admiring the piece (from fourth left) are Member of Parliament, Dr. Angela Brown Burke; Curator, O’Neil Lawrence and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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G-G Calls on Jamaicans to Recommit to Building a Just and Prosperous Future

As Jamaica prepares to celebrate its 63rd anniversary of Independence, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on citizens to reflect on the nation's journey and to recommit to building a just, prosperous, and strong future. “This occasion is both festive and solemn. It reminds us of our shared journey as a people, rooted in the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the reopening ceremony for the Jackson Town Health Centre in Trelawny, on Thursday ( July 24).
DevelopmentHealth & Wellness

Jackson Town Residents Get Upgraded Health Centre

Residents of Jackson Town in Trelawny now have access to improved primary healthcare services, following the reopening of the upgraded health centre on July 24. The Jackson Town Health Centre was renovated at a cost of more than $23 million under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Operation Refresh programme. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr....
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny, on July 22.
DevelopmentTourism

Harmony Cove Development Will Boost Employment, Foster Linkages Across Multiple Sectors

The Harmony Cove development project will generate significant employment opportunities for Jamaicans and foster linkages across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, artisanship, and transportation, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. He said that the project’s ripple effect will strengthen local supply chains, boost small businesses, and promote sustainable livelihoods through the ‘Jamaica First’ initiative, which encourages local ownership of the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth left), cuts the ribbon for the US$1-billion Harmony Cove development project in Duncans, Trelawny on Tuesday (July 22). Among those sharing in the occasion are Chairman of Harmonisation Limited, Jeffrey Hall (left); Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Tova Hamilton (third left); Managing Partner, Nexus Luxury Collection, Christopher Anand (fourth left); Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (sixth left); Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth right); Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right); Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right); Opposition candidate for Trelawny Northern, Dr. Wykeham McNeill (right).
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PM Cuts Ribbon for US$1-Billion Harmony Cove Development

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (July 22), cut the ribbon for the US$1-billion Harmony Cove development in Duncans, Trelawny, which promises to be a transformative project for the parish and the wider Jamaica. The large-scale tourism and real estate project, which will span 2,300 acres of land on the northwestern coast of Jamaica, between Montego...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses workers departing the island on Tuesday (July 15) to take up employment opportunities in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme, during a ceremony at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston.
DevelopmentForeign Affairs

Nearly 8,000 Jamaicans Secure Jobs Through Overseas Employment Programme Since January

Nearly 8,000 Jamaicans have, so far, travelled for jobs under the Overseas Employment Programme since the start of 2025. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure while addressing the latest group departing the island to take up employment opportunities in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme. The departure ceremony was held Tuesday (July...
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