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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

The Government is intensifying measures to combat praedial larceny, with a special police task force to be put in place, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Mr. Holness made the disclosure while addressing the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial...
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.
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.

Machel Montano Gets Keys to the City of Kingston
President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (left), greets Secretary-General for the Liberal Democratic Party in the House of Councillors of Japan, Seko Hiroshige, during a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on August 8. The meeting was held with the Japan-CARICOM Parliamentary Friendship League.
President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson (left), greets Secretary-General for the Liberal Democratic Party in the House of Councillors of Japan, Seko Hiroshige, during a meeting held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on August 8. The meeting was held with the Japan-CARICOM Parliamentary Friendship League.

PHOTOS: Senate President Tavares-Finson Addresses Japan-CARICOM Delegation
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.
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.

Morgan Heritage Receives Reggae Icon Award
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).
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).

Increased Enforcement of the Disabilities Act

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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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Terry Salmon (left) and Dalton Spence, celebrate Jamaica’s 61st Independence anniversary, during the Grand Gala at the National Stadium on August 6.
CultureIndependence

Thousands of Jamaicans Celebrate at Grand Gala

Thousands of Jamaicans clad in the national colours, black, green, and gold, turned up at the National Stadium to celebrate the country’s 61st year of Independence on August 6. The patrons were treated to renditions showcasing the best of Jamaica’s rich cultural heritage through song and dance, with an exciting array of performances featuring singers, deejays, and dancers. The audience...
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Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury, delivers the main address on behalf of Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Sunday (August 6).
AgricultureCultureGovernor GeneralIndependence

Agriculture Sector Positioned for Growth-GG

Jamaica is perfectly positioned for growth in agriculture, says Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. In his address, read by Custos of Clarendon, Hon. William Shagoury, at the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon on Sunday (August 6), the Governor-General noted that investment in the sector must be ongoing. "We...
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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre, standing), with recipients of the Spirit of Independence awards during the St. James Independence Day Civic Ceremony at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Sunday (August 6).
CultureIndependence

Jamaicans Encouraged to Uphold the Values Defining the Nation’s Heritage

Citizens of Montego Bay, St. James and, by extension, Jamaica are being encouraged to uphold the traditional values defining their heritage. Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, in making the call, said there is a collective need to embrace and maintain these values, noting they are a testament to Jamaicans’ “authenticity and uniqueness” as a people. “Our values,...
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