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Sergeant Kensley Shay of the Jamaica Constabulary Force collects his award as one of the recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Graduate Scholarship from Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Marsha Smith, at a ceremony held at King’s House, on August 17, 2022.
Sergeant Kensley Shay of the Jamaica Constabulary Force collects his award as one of the recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Graduate Scholarship from Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Marsha Smith, at a ceremony held at King’s House, on August 17, 2022.

Marcus Garvey Graduate Scholarship Recipients to be Announced Aug. 17

Recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship will be officially announced on August 17, at King’s House. The scholarship, which is administered by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, is available to citizens who are in...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addressing the Intellectual Property (IP) Power Brunch at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Wednesday, April 26.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addressing the Intellectual Property (IP) Power Brunch at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Wednesday, April 26.

Transformation Progresses at Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Government workers and their children are being encouraged to apply for the Public Sector Education Grants.
Government workers and their children are being encouraged to apply for the Public Sector Education Grants.

Gov’t Officers Encouraged to Apply for Public Sector Education Grants
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right), speaks with Social Worker and Guidance Education Officer for the Ministry of Education’s Region 3, Harlene Gordon (second right); during a visit to Cotton Tree District in Albert Town on Tuesday (August 8), where 15-year-old Jamila Cole was killed. Listening (from left) are Territorial Education Officer for the Ministry’s Region 3, Merlianna Shirley; Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert; Community Relations Education Officer for Region 3, Delroy Williams and Mayor of Falmouth, Collen Gager.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right), speaks with Social Worker and Guidance Education Officer for the Ministry of Education’s Region 3, Harlene Gordon (second right); during a visit to Cotton Tree District in Albert Town on Tuesday (August 8), where 15-year-old Jamila Cole was killed. Listening (from left) are Territorial Education Officer for the Ministry’s Region 3, Merlianna Shirley; Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert; Community Relations Education Officer for Region 3, Delroy Williams and Mayor of Falmouth, Collen Gager.

Persons Urged to Tell What They Know About Murder of Trelawny Teen
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), look at prize goats during the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held on Monday (August 7) at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), look at prize goats during the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held on Monday (August 7) at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.

Special Task Force to Tackle Praedial Larceny

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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (second left), presents the Keys to the City of Kingston to soca superstar Machel Montano (right), during the Independence Grand Gala on Sunday, August 6 at the National Stadium in St. Andrew. Observing (from left) are Councillor Audrey Smith Facey and Chief Executive Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Robert Hill.
CultureIndependence

Machel Montano Gets Keys to the City of Kingston

Soca superstar Machel Montano has been given the Keys to the City of Kingston in recognition of his sterling iconic music career, which has positively influenced fans across the Caribbean and the world. The presentation was made by Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, during the Independence Day Grand Gala celebrations on August 6, in the National Stadium. It...
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Members of the Grammy-winning reggae group Morgan Heritage perform at the Independence Grand Gala held on Sunday, August 6 at the National Stadium. They were recognised as the Jamaica Reggae Icon Awardees during this year’s staging of the Independence Day Grand Gala celebrations.
CultureIndependence

Morgan Heritage Receives Reggae Icon Award

Legendary Grammy Award-winning group, Morgan Heritage, has been honoured by the Government for outstanding contribution to the evolution and growth of Jamaican music and its worldwide popularity. The group was presented with the Jamaica Reggae Icon Award by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during the staging of...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) 9001:2015 QMS certification ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston (June 7, 2023).
LabourSocial Security

Increased Enforcement of the Disabilities Act

Increased enforcement of the Disabilities Act 2014 will be undertaken to ensure ease of access to public buildings by persons with disabilities. The assurance came from State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, who said accessibility for all persons is critical for establishing an inclusive society. “We do understand that challenges exist...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), views value-added products on display at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, on Monday (August 7), at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon. Others pictured (from left) are National Farm Queen, Samantha McLean; Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter, and Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Garfield Ewart.
Agriculture

AIC to Provide Grants to Small Farmers Through SPAD Project

The Agro Investment Corporation (AIC) will be providing substantial grants to small farmers through the Southern Plains Agricultural Development (SPAD) Project. Making the disclosure at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held on Monday (August 7) at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said farmers should contact the AIC for details on...
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