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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on July 17, for the start of an Official Visit to the island which concluded yesterday (July 21).
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport on July 17, for the start of an Official Visit to the island which concluded yesterday (July 21).

Jamaica Welcomes Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister

Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, and Mrs. Sharon Rowley, arrived in Jamaica today (July 17) for a four-day official visit. They were met at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston...
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Hon. Dr. Horace Chang addressing a ground breaking ceremony for the installation of 4.6 kilometres of pipeline on the Hounslow to Newell water supply project in St. Elizabeth, on July 14.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Hon. Dr. Horace Chang addressing a ground breaking ceremony for the installation of 4.6 kilometres of pipeline on the Hounslow to Newell water supply project in St. Elizabeth, on July 14.

Several Water Supply Projects for St. Elizabeth
Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while piloting the Interpretation (Amendment) Act, 2016, in the Senate on Friday (July 15).
Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while piloting the Interpretation (Amendment) Act, 2016, in the Senate on Friday (July 15).

Upper House Passes Amendments to Interpretation Act
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking at a workshop with Justices of the Peace in Kingston. The workshop was held at the Kingston Bookshop, on July 12.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking at a workshop with Justices of the Peace in Kingston. The workshop was held at the Kingston Bookshop, on July 12.

JPs Urged to be Proactive in Fight Against Crime
President of the Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA) Michelle Chong (left) engage in conversation with Vice President of Marketing at Coca Cola for the Caribbean, John Pinto at the JEA Global Talk Speakers Series held on July 15 at the Terra Nova Hotel.
President of the Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA) Michelle Chong (left) engage in conversation with Vice President of Marketing at Coca Cola for the Caribbean, John Pinto at the JEA Global Talk Speakers Series held on July 15 at the Terra Nova Hotel.

JEA to Increase the Country’s Export Earnings

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Shannoy Powell is grateful after receiving her scholarship to pursue medical studies in Cuba under the Jamaica/Cuba Cooperation Programme.
Education

Jamaican Students Grateful for Medical Scholarships

University student, Nicholas Campbell is extremely delighted to receive a scholarship to pursue a medical degree in Cuba. He is one of eight young Jamaicans who will leave the island in August to pursue studies under the Cuba-Jamaica Cooperation Programme for the academic year 2016-2017. The other students are Sanja Bonnick, Shanize Shanna-Kay Stewart, Brittnie Dahlia Paul-Ann Lee, Nicholas Hugh...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), having a light exchange with Chairman of the Jamaica College Foundation, Hon. R. Danny Williams at the official opening of the Mayer Matalon Dormitory at the college on July 14. Others (from second left) are Acting Principal of Jamaica College, Wayne Robinson and Chairman, Jamaica College Board of Governors, Michael Bernard.
Education

Jamaica College Gets New Dormitory

The Mayer Matalon Dormitory at Jamaica College (JC) was officially opened on July 14, during a ceremony at the Old Hope Road institution. The facility, which is able to house 72 students, was named after Mayer Matalon, an outstanding former Jamaica College student who went on to become one of Jamaica’s leading financial visionaries. In his remarks, Minister of Education,...
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Communication Officer, Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, addresses press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew, recently.
National Security and Peace

Licensed Firearm Holders Urged to Store Weapons Safely

Licensed firearm holders are being reminded to store their weapons safely if they are departing the island or attending events where firearms are not allowed. This reminder came from Communication Officer in the Corporate Communication Unit, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Superintendent Stephanie Lindsay, during a recent press conference at the Office of the Police Commissioner, in St. Andrew. She encouraged...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), shares a light moment with representatives of National Energy Solutions Limited (NESol), Board member, Sophia Deer (centre), and Deputy Chairman, Allan Causwell, during Thursday’s (July 14) lighting ceremony for the community of 43c Featherbed Lane in South Central St. Catherine. Dr. Wheatley is the area’s Member of Parliament.
Technology

Featherbed Lane Residents Get Electricity

Residents of 43c Featherbed Lane in South Central St. Catherine have been provided with electricity at a cost of approximately $4 million. The provision has been facilitated by National Energy Solutions Limited (NESol), which installed cables, transmission lines, power transformers and street lights, and wired the beneficiaries’ homes. Science, Energy and Technology Minister and Member of Parliament for the area,...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (2nd right), breaks ground for the Hounslow to Newell water project in St. Elizabeth, on July 14. Others (from left) are Project Director at Surrey Paving and Aggregates Limited, Michael Archer; Councillor for the Pedro Plains Division in the parish, Jeremy Palmer; President of the NWC, Mark Barnett; Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher; and Member of Parliament for South West St. Elizabeth and Minister of State for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green.
Works / Construction

Ground Broken for Water Project in St. Elizabeth

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, broke ground for the installation of 4.6 kilometres of pipeline on the Hounslow to Newell water supply project in St. Elizabeth, on July 14. The project, which will be carried out by Surrey Paving and Aggregates Limited, forms phase 2A of the Hounslow to...
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Leader of Government Business in the Senate and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while piloting the Interpretation (Amendment) Act, 2016, in the Senate on Friday (July 15).
Foreign Affairs

Sen. Johnson Smith’s Response – Free Movement in CARICOM

Mr President, The Leader of Opposition Business, Senator Golding, posed some questions to me at the 20th May and 1st July 2016 sittings of the Senate concerning the issue of free movement in the Caribbean Community. He was interested specifically in the number of Jamaican nationals who were granted entry into Trinidad and Tobago in 2015, and the number of nationals from that...
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