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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with Barrington Fernandez (second left), during a visit to the Cleveland Stanhope Market in Lucea, Hanover on Friday (January 19). The stop at the market was part of a working visit to the parish by the Prime Minister, who was accompanied by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with Barrington Fernandez (second left), during a visit to the Cleveland Stanhope Market in Lucea, Hanover on Friday (January 19). The stop at the market was part of a working visit to the parish by the Prime Minister, who was accompanied by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Possible New Lucea Town as Gov’t Considers Development Plans

The Government’s plans for the development of Lucea could include relocating the township to make it more climate resistant and keeping the existing location as a historic site. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who was speaking to vendors...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right) chairs a meeting with a delegation from the Korea International Co-operation Agency (KOICA) held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on January 18.  
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right) chairs a meeting with a delegation from the Korea International Co-operation Agency (KOICA) held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on January 18.  

PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Meets with Korean Delegation
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, shortly after his arrival at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Saturday (Jan.19) for a meeting.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, shortly after his arrival at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Saturday (Jan.19) for a meeting.

PHOTOS: Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Foreign Affairs Ministry
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, shortly before a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Saturday (Jan. 20), which involved several Cabinet Ministers and members of the Chinese delegation. Minister Wang, who arrived in the island on Friday night (Jan. 19), is on a three-day visit aimed at strengthening the bilateral relationship between the countries. He departs the island on Sunday (Jan. 21). 
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, shortly before a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Saturday (Jan. 20), which involved several Cabinet Ministers and members of the Chinese delegation. Minister Wang, who arrived in the island on Friday night (Jan. 19), is on a three-day visit aimed at strengthening the bilateral relationship between the countries. He departs the island on Sunday (Jan. 21). 

PHOTOS: PM Meets with Chinese Foreign Minister
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Foreign Affairs State Minister to Connect With Diaspora on January 25

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Executive Director of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon.
EducationYouth

Innovations in Teaching Forum January 25 to 27

The Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Youth, will stage the third Forum for Innovations in Teaching (FIT3) from January 25 to 27 at the National Arena in Kingston. Under the theme ‘Celebrating Achievements and Reimaging Education for the 21st Century Society and Labour Force’, the forum will be used to demonstrate the integration...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ceremony to break ground for the Pinnacle development in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (January 20).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime MinisterTourism

PM Announces Social Housing for Tourism Workers

Tourism workers who live in substandard conditions are to benefit from housing solutions under a partnership between the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in making the announcement, said he has had discussion with Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, for some of the TEF revenues to go...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon.  Andrew Holness (third left, front row) and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth left, front row), break ground for the construction of a Matron’s quarters at the Hanover Infirmary, on Friday ( January 19). Also participating are (from left) Member of Parliament for Hanover Eastern, Dave Brown; Matron of the Infirmary, Kayon Dyer; Member of Parliament for Hanover Western, Tamika Davis and Councillor for the Lucea Division, Easton Edwards. Observing in the background (from left) are Councillor for the Hopewell Division, Devon Brown; Councillor for the Riverside Division, Daren Barnes (partially hidden) and Councillor Caretaker for the Green Island Division, Demar McKenzie.  
Local GovernmentPrime Minister

Prime Minister Breaks Ground for New Matron’s Quarters at Hanover Infirmary

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, broke ground for the construction of a new matron’s quarters at the Hanover Infirmary on Friday (January 19). The building is being constructed at a cost of some $16 million, and the addition of furnishings is expected to bring that total to $20 million. During the proceedings, a therapeutic park was also officially...
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A youngster uses his smart phone to access free internet service provided under the Government’s Community Wi-Fi Programme.
Technology

Brighton and Slipe in St. Elizabeth Get Free Wi-Fi

Residents of Brighton and Slipe (Frenchmen) in St. Elizabeth are now benefiting from free internet access under the Government’s Community Wi-Fi Programme. Commissioned into service on Thursday (Jan.18), the internet connectivity has a range of 800 feet and can allow up to 200 residents in each community to simultaneously log on with their devices. Being implemented by the Universal Service...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), interact with farmer Errol Reid during a visit to the Welcome Hall community in South St. James on Thursday, January 17.
AgricultureFisheries

Farmers Urged to Form Groups

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is advising farmers in South St. James to form groups to improve access to support and services being provided by the Government. Mr. Green, who met with farmers in the Welcome Hall area of the parish on Thursday (Jan.17), pointed out that assistance to farmers can be more effectively channeled through...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, converses with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi (right), shortly after the Foreign Minister’s arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Friday (Jan. 19) for a three-day visit. Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Chen Daojiang, was also on hand to welcome Minister Wang.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Senator Johnson Smith Welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, converses with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi (right), shortly after the Foreign Minister’s arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Friday (Jan. 19) for a three-day visit. Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency, Chen Daojiang,...
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National Librarian, National Library of Jamaica, Beverley Lashley.
Culture

Entries Now Open for 2024 Poet Laureate Prizes for Poetry Competition

The National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) is inviting submissions for the 2024 Poet Laureate of Jamaica Prizes for Poetry competition, for which the deadline is March 1. The winners will receive cash prizes of US$1,000 in several categories. These are the Edward Baugh Prize for adult writers from Portland, St Thomas, Kingston and St Andrew; the Louise Bennett-Coverley Prize for...
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