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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing students at Manchester High School during his recent visit to the Mandeville-based institution.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing students at Manchester High School during his recent visit to the Mandeville-based institution.

Gov’t Will Continue Investing in Jamaica’s National Security Architecture – Prime Minister Holness

The Government will continue to make strategic investments in Jamaica’s national security architecture, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during a session with sixth-form students and teachers at Manchester High School in Mandeville on January 12, Mr....
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, assists New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Winston Williams, during the handover of a three-bedroom unit in Cameron Hill District in St. Elizabeth on Friday (January 12).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, assists New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Winston Williams, during the handover of a three-bedroom unit in Cameron Hill District in St. Elizabeth on Friday (January 12).

Decisive Action to Address Crime in St. Elizabeth – PM
Minister of Agriculture , Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister of Agriculture , Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

Agriculture Ministry to Partner with Private Sector to Get More Farmers Insured
A picturesque view of the Sandals Dunn’s River property in Mammee Bay, St. Ann.
A picturesque view of the Sandals Dunn’s River property in Mammee Bay, St. Ann.

Radio Stations from US Participate in Nine-Day Broadcast to Boost Jamaica’s Tourism
Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (sixth right, back row); and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (right, back row), are surrounded by students at the launch of USF’s community Wi-Fi programme in Beckford Kraal, Clarendon, on Friday (January 12).
Minister with responsibility for Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (sixth right, back row); and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (right, back row), are surrounded by students at the launch of USF’s community Wi-Fi programme in Beckford Kraal, Clarendon, on Friday (January 12).

Internet Access a Human Right – Minister Morgan

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Technical Information Officer at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Latanniya Johnson.
ScienceTechnologyYouth

January 25 Application Deadline for SRC Competition

Students across the island have until January 25 to submit applications for the Scientific Research Council (SRC) Essay, Oratory, Performing Arts and Poster Competition (EOPP). The annual contest allows students to incorporate the arts into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to foster creativity and innovation. It is in keeping with the organisation’s mandate of popularising and promoting the...
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Students at the Allman Town Primary School in Kingston participate in an earthquake drill at the institution last year. The drill was conducted by a team from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).
Local Government

Several Activities for Earthquake Awareness Month

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is organising several activities for the month of January, to commemorate Earthquake Awareness Month. Being observed under the theme ‘Drop, Cover, Hold, Earthquake Readiness Is Within Our Control’, the Earthquake Awareness Campaign was officially launched by ODPEM on Sunday, January 14. Among the activities being planned are a Press Launch at...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), is assisted by Member of Parliament for East Kingston and Port Royal, Phillip Paulwell (second left), in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Eastern Kingston Promenade Programme, on January 15 at 71 Windward Road in Kingston. Also sharing the moment are (from left) Councillor for the Springfield Division, Lorraine Dobson; Chief Executive Officer, Bellevue Hospital, Camille Buchanan; and Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Wade Mars.
Tourism

All Constituencies to Benefit from ‘Spruce Up Pon De Corner’ Programme

Under the banner of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Limited, the ‘Spruce Up Pon De Corner’ programme will be targeting areas in the constituencies to be revitalised. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who made the disclosure during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Eastern Kingston Promenade Programme on January 15 at 71 Windward Road in Kingston, said all constituencies will...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses sixth-form students and their teachers during his visit to Manchester High School in Mandeville, on Friday, January 12.
EducationYouth

Violence Prevention Commission Recommends Total Ban on Corporal Punishment

A total ban on corporal punishment is among the recommendations of the National Violence Prevention Commission. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced two of the recommendations while addressing sixth-form students and their teachers at Manchester High School in Mandeville, on January 12. The National Violence Prevention Commission was mandated to conduct a continuing comprehensive review of all existing...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a two-bedroom unit to beneficiary under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), Woodsie Gordon (second right), during a ceremony held on January 12 in Kirkvine, Manchester. Others (from left) are Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters; and Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford.  
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PHOTOS: PM Hands Over House in Manchester

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a two-bedroom unit to beneficiary under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), Woodsie Gordon (second right), during a ceremony held on January 12 in Kirkvine, Manchester. Others (from left) are Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters; and Member of Parliament for...
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