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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).
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).

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,...
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.  
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.  

Prime Minister Breaks Ground for New Matron’s Quarters at Hanover Infirmary
A youngster uses his smart phone to access free internet service provided under the Government’s Community Wi-Fi Programme.
A youngster uses his smart phone to access free internet service provided under the Government’s Community Wi-Fi Programme.

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

Farmers Urged to Form Groups
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.
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.

PHOTOS: Senator Johnson Smith Welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister

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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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National Security Minister,  Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, shake hands during the handover of 30 L-200 pickup trucks on January 19 at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston. The units, which were handed over by the Ministry of National Security, are valued at more than $230 million.
National Security

JCF Gets 30 New Service Vehicles

The fleet of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has been expanded with the addition of 30 new service vehicles, handed over by the Ministry of National Security on January 19. The L-200 pickup trucks, valued at $230 million, were presented at the Office of the Commissioner of Police in Kingston. An additional 16 Hilux pickup trucks and four Hiace buses,...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Henry, addresses Friday’s (January 19) launch of the Jamaica Mangroves Plus Project at the AC Hotel in Kingston.  
Environment

Jamaica’s Mangroves Being Strengthened under Four-Year Project

Jamaica’s mangrove ecosystem is being strengthened under a project being implemented by the Forestry Department over a four-year period. The Jamaica Mangroves Plus Project, which began in late 2023 and will run until 2027, is funded by a grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Ministry’s New FACE of Food engagement session, which was held at the Grand Palladium Resort in the parish on Thursday, January 18.  
AgricultureFisheries

1000 Goats Imported to Boost Local Stock

Over 1000 goats have been imported into the island since April of last year under the National Small Ruminant Development Programme. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during the Hanover leg of the New FACE of Food engagement session at the Grand Palladium Resort in the parish on Thursday (January 18). “The Government has...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, engages with students of Rusea
Prime MinisterYouth

PM Urges Students to Focus on Productivity, Excellence

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called on students to utilise their talents to become more productive citizens, who are focused on excellence. Addressing a rap session at Rusea's High School in Lucea, Hanover on Friday (Jan. 19), he emphasised the critical need for a productivity boost in Jamaica to propel the nation towards Vision 2030. He said...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Jamaican Diaspora

Overseas Jamaicans Urged to Invest in the Country

Jamaican nationals living overseas are being encouraged to take advantage of the sustained growth in the economy by investing in the country. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, in making the call, said that the country is experiencing unprecedented growth and development and “it is a great place to make some...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), looks on as President of Special Olympics Europe, David Evangelista, signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry and Special Olympics Jamaica in support of the Special Olympics Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion. The symbolic signing ceremony was held on Wednesday (Jan. 17) at the Ministry, 4-6 Trafalgar Road in Kingston.
Sport

Sport Ministry Commits to Facilitating Up to US$300,000 for Special Athletes

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has committed to facilitating support of up to US$300,000 to benefit special athletes over the next four years. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement on Wednesday (Jan. 17), during the symbolic signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry and Special Olympics Jamaica in support of the Special...
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