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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon Desmond McKenzie, presents a plaque to retiree Elaine Coombs, during the St. Ann Municipal Corporation’s Staff Awards and Retirement Banquet held at Hibiscus Lodge Hotel in Ocho Rios on Saturday, November 11.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon Desmond McKenzie, presents a plaque to retiree Elaine Coombs, during the St. Ann Municipal Corporation’s Staff Awards and Retirement Banquet held at Hibiscus Lodge Hotel in Ocho Rios on Saturday, November 11.

Gov’t to Bolster Capacity of Municipal Corporations to Enforce Building Procedures

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will be increasing the number of building officers employed to the island’s Municipal Corporations to bolster their capacity to enforce the building approval procedures. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who made the...
Among the many exhibitors at ‘Salute to the Parish of Portland’ were Naythan’s K & R Products, which is a family-owned local business operated by (from left) Reshawn Orr, Kerry Baugh-Orr, and Kerrisa Orr. The event was held at Titchfield High School on Sunday (November 12).
Among the many exhibitors at ‘Salute to the Parish of Portland’ were Naythan’s K & R Products, which is a family-owned local business operated by (from left) Reshawn Orr, Kerry Baugh-Orr, and Kerrisa Orr. The event was held at Titchfield High School on Sunday (November 12).

A Hearty Salute to the Parish of Portland
Senior GIS Manager (Acting) and Trainer at the National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB), Nadisha Poyser, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston on November 8.
Senior GIS Manager (Acting) and Trainer at the National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB), Nadisha Poyser, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston on November 8.

Registration Still Open for GIS Day Expo
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Co-Chair, Hanover Tricentenary Committee, Reverend Glenroy Clarke, prior to the start of the Ecumenical Worship Service to kick-start celebrations for Hanover
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is greeted by Co-Chair, Hanover Tricentenary Committee, Reverend Glenroy Clarke, prior to the start of the Ecumenical Worship Service to kick-start celebrations for Hanover's 300th year as a parish, held at the St. Mary’s Parish Church in Lucea, on Sunday (November 12). At second right is Chairman of the Hanover Minister’s Fraternal, Reverend Sheldon Ashman.

New Town Proposed for Hanover
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), writes his signature for young Lizzmoy Dingwall of Chetwood Memorial Primary and Infant School in St. James, during a visit to the institution on Thursday (November 9.). Sharing in the moment is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. The Prime Minster paid condolences to the school community following the death of two of its students – seven-year-old Justin Perry and nine-year-old Nahcoliva – when the taxi in which they were travelling was shot up by gunmen in Salt Spring on Monday (November 6).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), writes his signature for young Lizzmoy Dingwall of Chetwood Memorial Primary and Infant School in St. James, during a visit to the institution on Thursday (November 9.). Sharing in the moment is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. The Prime Minster paid condolences to the school community following the death of two of its students – seven-year-old Justin Perry and nine-year-old Nahcoliva – when the taxi in which they were travelling was shot up by gunmen in Salt Spring on Monday (November 6).

PM Urges Salt Spring Residents Not to Let Killing of Boys Go in Vain

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Gov’t Saddened by Innocent Loss of Lives in Middle East Conflict – PM Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is saddened and concerned about the innocent loss of lives, particularly children, stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Middle East. Mr. Holness made the comments while responding to questions posed during a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “On the situation in the Middle East between Israel and...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Office of the Prime MinisterTechnology

Trade Unions Urged to Leverage Their Influence to Shape Public Policy

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says trade unions should leverage their influence to shape public policy. Dr. Morris Dixon further stated that trade unions should advocate for social systems that support lifelong learning, provide social security nets for transitional periods, and...
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Regional Mobile Electric Advisor for GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) and the NDC-TEC project, Antonio Sealy, speaks at the eighth Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF) on November 9, in Kingston.
EnergyTechnology

Countries Urged to Follow Best Practices When Integrating EVs into Power Distribution Networks

Caribbean countries have been encouraged to follow the best practices employed by other territories when integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into their power distribution networks. Regional Mobile Electric Advisor for GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) and the NDC-TEC project, Antonio Sealy, said the islands should focus on the challenges and opportunities in the adoption of EVs. He was speaking to...
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PHOTOS: Minister Fayval Williams Attends USF Community WiFi Launch at Jarrett Lane

Michael Sloley Photos Minister of Education and Youth and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), along with community stakeholders, point to the newly erected sign indicating the establishment of Wi-Fi service for residents of Jarrett Lane in the constituency. The service, which was installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF), was formally launched on...
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Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (left), addresses members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and Cadet Corps during a recent poppy appeal activity in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay.
Remembrance Day

Ex-serviceman Dedicated to Helping Fellow Veterans Falling on Hard Times

MONTEGO BAY, Nov. 12 (JIS): Fundraising Coordinator for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) ex-Soldiers Association Western Chapter and ex-serviceman, Sylvester Needham, is thankful for the organisation. Not only has he benefitted from it as a veteran. The organisation has also afforded him the opportunity to give back to his colleagues who have fallen on hard times through the annual National...
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