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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), and Chargé d’Affaires, Nigerian High Commission in Jamaica, Bintu Bwala Ekikor (third left), share a photo opportunity with (from left) Dr. Umar Nda Jibril, Nurse Gbenga-Ige Omobolola Victoria, Nurse Alu Ashegi David and Dr. Chukwudi Ndu. The occasion was the introduction and handover of nurses from the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps Programme on Monday (July 7), at the Ministry’s Office in New Kingston. The nurses will join the local health team as part of efforts to address staffing challenges.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), and Chargé d’Affaires, Nigerian High Commission in Jamaica, Bintu Bwala Ekikor (third left), share a photo opportunity with (from left) Dr. Umar Nda Jibril, Nurse Gbenga-Ige Omobolola Victoria, Nurse Alu Ashegi David and Dr. Chukwudi Ndu. The occasion was the introduction and handover of nurses from the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps Programme on Monday (July 7), at the Ministry’s Office in New Kingston. The nurses will join the local health team as part of efforts to address staffing challenges.

Partnership Between Jamaica and Nigeria Reinforces Principle of South-south Cooperation

The partnership between Jamaica and Nigeria to provide nurses for the public health system is reinforcing the global principle of South-South Cooperation. South-South Cooperation refers to the collaboration and exchange of resources, technology, and knowledge among developing countries in the Global...
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Dr. Mark Smith (right), presents Clifton Wellington with the JTA’s Golden Torch Award in recognition of his 41 years of dedicated service to education, during the recent presentation ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Dr. Mark Smith (right), presents Clifton Wellington with the JTA’s Golden Torch Award in recognition of his 41 years of dedicated service to education, during the recent presentation ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Over 100 Teachers Honoured With JTA Golden Torch Award
Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO), Gervase Warner (right), at a business forum breakfast held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). Also on hand to greet Dr. Holness are (from left) Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, and President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga. The forum formed part of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, being held in Montego Bay from July 6 to 8.
Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by President of the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO), Gervase Warner (right), at a business forum breakfast held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Tuesday (July 8). Also on hand to greet Dr. Holness are (from left) Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, Adam Stewart, and President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga. The forum formed part of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, being held in Montego Bay from July 6 to 8.

Prime Minister Emphasises Need for Strengthened Regional Security
Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest.
Managing Director, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest.

JSE Launches First Summer Camp to Teach Investing to Young Students
Presentation 2 Prime Minister and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, points out the Bresheh branding on a bag embossed with the CARICOM logo to Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett. Dr. Holnesss presented the locally made bag to Dr. Barnett at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on Saturday (July 5), where the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM is under way. Jamaica is hosting the meeting under the theme ‘People, Partnership and Prosperity – Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future’.
Presentation 2 Prime Minister and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, points out the Bresheh branding on a bag embossed with the CARICOM logo to Secretary-General of CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett. Dr. Holnesss presented the locally made bag to Dr. Barnett at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St James, on Saturday (July 5), where the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM is under way. Jamaica is hosting the meeting under the theme ‘People, Partnership and Prosperity – Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future’.

PHOTO: PM Gifts Locally Made Bag to CARICOM Secretary-General

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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General, Dr. Carla Barnett, addresses the opening ceremony for the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6).
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Secretary-general Underscores Jamaica’s Pivotal Role in Advancing CARICOM’s Integration Agenda

Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, has underscored Jamaica’s deep historical ties and pivotal role in the organisation, as the nation hosts the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government. “Jamaica features highly in CARICOM's history. This land of wood and water was one of the first four nations to signal its commitment to...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), walks along the newly renamed School Street —now CD Wright Road—following a ceremony in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (July 4). He is joined by (from left) Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon; and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Western, Hon. Floyd Green.
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School Street in Black River Renamed in Honour of Pioneer Lawmaker, C.d. Wright

Black River, St. Elizabeth, celebrated the legacy of one of its most distinguished sons on Friday (July 4), with the official renaming of School Street to C.D. Wright Road. The ceremony was led by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. The event, which also marked the completion of a $10 million road rehabilitation project, honoured the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Friday’s (July 4) groundbreaking ceremony for the multibillion dollar Western Resilience Water Project in Davis Pen, Trelawny.
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Jamaica’s Resilient Economy Driven by Investment and Prudent Governance – Prime Minister Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has praised Jamaica’s resilient and thriving economy, attributing the nation’s progress to disciplined fiscal management and prudent governance. Speaking during Friday’s (July 4) groundbreaking ceremony for the multibillion Western Resilience Water Project in Davis Pen, Trelawny, he emphasised that these economic gains are laying the groundwork for expansive infrastructural development across the...
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Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), strides confidently during the 18th CARICOM 5K/10K Run/Walk, held on Saturday (July 5) in Montego Bay, St. James.
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Spirited Kickoff to CARICOM Week 2025

In a spirited kickoff to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Week 2025, Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially launched the activities with the 18th CARICOM 5K/10K Run/Walk on Saturday (July 5) in Montego Bay. The event, which drew participants from across the Caribbean, commenced at the Montego Bay Convention Centre and served as a powerful symbol of unity,...
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Jamaica’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, converses with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, following their participation in Saturday’s (July 5) 18th CARICOM Road Races in Montego Bay, St. James.
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Sport a Catalyst for Caribbean Growth and Youth Empowerment – Prime Minister Holness

Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has described sporting initiatives like the CARICOM Road Races as among the most powerful instruments for advancing the region—stimulating economic activity, strengthening community ties, and uplifting Caribbean youth. “Every race, match and meet is a vehicle towards sustainable and transformational growth and development,”...
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