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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at the monthly meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation in Falmouth, on Thursday (September 12).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at the monthly meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation in Falmouth, on Thursday (September 12).

Local Government Minister To Meet With National Disaster Committee Sept. 16

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says he will convene a meeting with the National Disaster Committee on Monday (September 16), to discuss Jamaica’s state of readiness in the event of a disaster. Mr. McKenzie, who...
Chairman and Founder of the Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Inc., Gary Williams, speaking at the COJO Scholarship Awards Luncheon, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (September 11.)
Chairman and Founder of the Children of Jamaica Outreach (COJO) Inc., Gary Williams, speaking at the COJO Scholarship Awards Luncheon, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (September 11.)

Ten Wards Of The State In Tertiary Institutions Receive Scholarships
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right) shares a point with Principal of Ardenne High School in Kingston, Nadine Malloy, at the official launch of the 2019/20 school year at the Ardenne High School in Kingston on Thursday (September 12). Sharing in the conversation (from left) are Senior Education Officer, Region one, Allison Cooke Hawthorne; and Regional Director at the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (second right) shares a point with Principal of Ardenne High School in Kingston, Nadine Malloy, at the official launch of the 2019/20 school year at the Ardenne High School in Kingston on Thursday (September 12). Sharing in the conversation (from left) are Senior Education Officer, Region one, Allison Cooke Hawthorne; and Regional Director at the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

52 High Schools Participating In Twinning Programme
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Water, Housing and Infrastructure Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (September 12).
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Water, Housing and Infrastructure Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (September 12).

Gov’t Looking To Diversify Water Sources
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), in discussion with Chairman of the LASCO Group of Companies, Lascelles Chin, at a press conference, held yesterday (September 12), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew to announce LASCO Manufacturing Limited’s reduction of 50 per cent of sugar in a number of its iCool products.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), in discussion with Chairman of the LASCO Group of Companies, Lascelles Chin, at a press conference, held yesterday (September 12), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew to announce LASCO Manufacturing Limited’s reduction of 50 per cent of sugar in a number of its iCool products.

Health Minister Says Manufacturers Should Contribute To Good Of Society

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (2nd left), shakes hands with Portview Manor developer, Marlon Christie (left) during a tour of the construction site in St. Andrew on Wednesday (September 10). At right is General Manager, Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), Courtney Wynter.
Housing

Jamaica Mortgage Bank Providing $1.5 Billion For Corporate Area Housing Projects

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, says that eight housing developers are completing projects in the Corporate Area through loans totalling approximately $1.5 billion from the Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB). These developments are Kensington Gates ($642-million loan); Mayfair Manor ($401.48 million); Sherlock Manor ($132.6 million); Portview Manor ($89.53...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right), greets (from left): Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Rear Admiral Peter Brady; MAJ Chairman, Corah-Ann Roberston Sylvester, and Director of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), Unni Einemo, at the opening ceremony for the MAJ/IBIA Second International Caribbean Bunker Conference at the Iberostar Suites Resort in St. James on September 10.
Transport

Transport Minister Highlights Importance of Bunker Conference

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, has lauded the timeliness of the Second International Caribbean Bunker Conference, hosted by the Maritime Authority of Jamaica and the International Bunker Industry Association. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the conference on September 10, at the Iberostar Suites Resort in St. James, Mr. Montague said with the implementation of new legislation...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 10.
Office of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

Master Drainage Plan Completed for the Entire Island

The Government of Jamaica has completed a comprehensive national drainage plan to improve the drainage system which will put an end to the flooding in the Corporate Area as well as several flood-prone towns such as May Pen, Santa Cruz and Port Maria. “When we are done, the entire Jamaica will be fully developed. Indeed, improving our road infrastructure is...
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Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Hon. Audley Shaw (left), shares plesantries with President, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton (right), just before the start of a a press conference at the JAS
AgricultureCommerce

UN Agencies to Provide Support on Major Agriculture Projects

Two specialised agencies of the United Nations (UN) are looking to further collaborate with Jamaica on four major agricultural projects that are aimed at ensuring the sustainability of the sector. The projects are a national fruit tree planting programme; a national drip irrigation system; a crop insurance policy for small farmers; and a national home-grown school-feeding programme. Minister of Industry,...
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Minister of National Security and Member of Parliament for St. James North Western, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), turns on the water supply system to serve Section H of the Norwood community in St. James, recently. He is being assisted by Member of Parliament for St. James Central , Heroy Clarke.
CommunityWater

Residents of Norwood Section H Get Piped Water

Residents of Norwood Section H now have water flowing from taps in their homes, following completion of a water supply improvement project to serve that section of the community in St. James. The system was commissioned into service recently by National Security Minister and Member of Parliament for North Western St. James, where Norwood is located, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang....
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Senior Advisor and Strategist, Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright (left), is pctured with Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Godfrey Dyer (centre); and Sandals Resort Senior Director, Wayne Cummings, at a cocktail reception for tourism stakeholders at the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show, Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on September 9.
Foreign AffairsTourism

Increase in Arrivals From Russia

The Ministry of Tourism is reporting an increase in arrivals from Russia. Senior Advisor and Strategist, Delano Seiveright, said that just under 3,000 Russian tourists visited the island between January and the end of June compared to roughly 630 for the same period in 2018. “Much of this is attributable to new, regular nonstop flights between Moscow, Russia and Montego...
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