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Workers apply asphalt to a section of the Fairfield Bridge to Taylor Avenue roadway.
Workers apply asphalt to a section of the Fairfield Bridge to Taylor Avenue roadway.

Work Far Advanced On Fairfield Bridge Road In St. James

Community Relations Officer at the western office of the National Works Agency (NWA), Janel Ricketts, says the first phase of the Fairfield Bridge to Tucker rehabilitation project, in St. James, is in the final stages of completion. The project commenced...
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (right), presents University of Technology (UTech) communication student, Amoy Bailey, with a branded JIS folder, after she and her group participated in a recent mini sensitisation session on the role of the Public Relations and Marketing Department of the agency in disseminating information on the Government’s policies and programmes. Other members are (from left) Shannon Graham, Chelsi McLean, Renae Williams, and Deshauna Wheeler.
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (right), presents University of Technology (UTech) communication student, Amoy Bailey, with a branded JIS folder, after she and her group participated in a recent mini sensitisation session on the role of the Public Relations and Marketing Department of the agency in disseminating information on the Government’s policies and programmes. Other members are (from left) Shannon Graham, Chelsi McLean, Renae Williams, and Deshauna Wheeler.

PHOTOS: UTech Communication Students Tour JIS
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11), after tabling the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11), after tabling the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure.

$276 Million For Community Development Projects
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, looks at produce during a tour of the Santa Cruz Market in St. Elizabeth on February 14.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, looks at produce during a tour of the Santa Cruz Market in St. Elizabeth on February 14.

Funds To Be Made Available To Refurbish Santa Cruz Market
President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association, O’Neil Grant (left), presents a plaque to Management Institute for National Development (MIND) Top Performer, Shaniel Taylor (right), at the Institute’s 20th annual graduation exercise on Saturday (February 15) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer of MIND, Dr. Ruby Brown. President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association, O’Neil Grant (left), presents a plaque to Management Institute for National Development (MIND) Top Performer, Shaniel Taylor (right), at the Institute’s 20th annual graduation exercise on Saturday (February 15) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer of MIND, Dr. Ruby Brown.
President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association, O’Neil Grant (left), presents a plaque to Management Institute for National Development (MIND) Top Performer, Shaniel Taylor (right), at the Institute’s 20th annual graduation exercise on Saturday (February 15) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer of MIND, Dr. Ruby Brown. President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association, O’Neil Grant (left), presents a plaque to Management Institute for National Development (MIND) Top Performer, Shaniel Taylor (right), at the Institute’s 20th annual graduation exercise on Saturday (February 15) at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer of MIND, Dr. Ruby Brown.

PHOTOS: MIND’s Graduation Exercise

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11), after tabling the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure.
Budget 2020/2021Finance & Public Service

$309M Budgeted To Continue Global Services Skills Project

The Global Services Skills (GSS) Project will receive a provision of approximately $309 million from the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project, being funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is geared towards promoting the growth of the GSS in Jamaica, particularly in higher value-added segments. It is intended to provide better skilled workers,...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), engages with medical technicians at the National Influenza Centre (NIC) based at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), during a tour of the facility on Monday (February 17).
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Can Now Test For Coronavirus

Jamaica is now able to test for the coronavirus. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during a tour of the National Influenza Centre (NIC), based at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), on Monday (February 17). The development follows training of local laboratory staff by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), is joined by Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South East, Franklyn Witter (left), and Councillor Cetany Holness in breaking ground for the construction of an $11-million water shop in Tryall, St. Elizabeth, on February 14.
Local GovernmentWater

Tryall To Get $11-Million Water Shop

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, broke ground for the construction of an $11-million water shop in Tryall, St. Elizabeth, on February 14. The project, to be undertaken over six weeks, will include installation of a 30,000-gallon community water tank, which will provide potable water to residents of Tryall and surrounding areas. The new water shop...
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Regional Director for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information
EducationInformationYouth

Visit Of Logos Hope To Promote Literacy – Dr. Pinnock

Regional Director for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s region four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, says the visit of the Logos Hope to Montego Bay will help to boost literacy and promote education in western Jamaica. During the visit of the ship from February 13 to 23, students, teachers and parents will have the opportunity to access more than 5,000...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11), after tabling the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure.
Budget 2020/2021Finance & Public Service

$1.54B Earmarked To Improve Cybersecurity Initiatives

The Government has set aside $1.54 billion to improve cybersecurity initiatives and purchase telecommunications equipment for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). As outlined in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, the project seeks to facilitate the JDF’s enhanced use of technology to ensure national security. It also seeks to facilitate...
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Students of the University of Technology (UTech) Caribbean School of Nursing attend the striping ceremony held at the St. John’s Methodist Church Action Centre in St. James on Friday (February 14).
Health & Wellness

Dr. Tufton Urges Nurses To Serve With Compassion

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging nurses to show compassion in caring for patients. He advised them against continuing in the profession if they do not love what they do. “If you don’t love it, don’t continue. It is very important because the only way you are going to practise with compassion is if...
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