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Regional Operations Manager, WPM Waste Management Limited, Dramaine Jones.
Regional Operations Manager, WPM Waste Management Limited, Dramaine Jones.

WPM Waste Management Limited Heightens Garbage Collection in Downtown Montego Bay

WPM Waste Management Limited has heightened its collection schedule to tackle the increased volume of debris accumulating in downtown Montego Bay. “This area has a lot of people [either engaged in commercial activities or] travelling through [Montego Bay] daily, and...
Senior Livestock specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown.
Senior Livestock specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown.

Rada Partners With US Universities to Improve Small Ruminant Nutrition
Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), hands over a token of appreciation to Pastor of the Kings Chapel United Pentecostal Church, Frank Kellier, during the St. James Independence Church Service, held at the church on Albion Road in Montego Bay, on Sunday (July 30). They are joined by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis (third right, back row), and Councillors from St. James.
Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), hands over a token of appreciation to Pastor of the Kings Chapel United Pentecostal Church, Frank Kellier, during the St. James Independence Church Service, held at the church on Albion Road in Montego Bay, on Sunday (July 30). They are joined by Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis (third right, back row), and Councillors from St. James.

Jamaicans Should Reflect on Achievements of Country – Deputy Mayor
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), responds to questions during MBJ Airports Limited’s 2023 Airport Forum. The event was held at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on July 28. At right is Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Chairman, Mark Hart.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), responds to questions during MBJ Airports Limited’s 2023 Airport Forum. The event was held at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on July 28. At right is Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Chairman, Mark Hart.

Minister Vaz Pleased With Sangster International Airport’s Upgrading and Modernisation
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Parents Encouraged to Care for Their Mental Health

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Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, pins the 2022 Medal of Honour for General Service on JDF Private Denton S. during the JDF’s Armed Forces Day presentation ceremony on Monday, July 31 at Up Park Camp in Kingston.
National Security

JDF Members Presented With Medal of Honour for General Service

One hundred members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) were presented with the Medal of Honour for General Service, during the Armed Forces Day presentation ceremony at Up Park Camp in Kingston, today (July 31). The medals were presented by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, and Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the Most Hon. Andrew...
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Children from schools across western Jamaica display books they received during the Blue World Travel Corp. Festival At Sea children’s book donation ceremony at the Montego Bay Cruise Port in St. James on July 28. Sharing the moment are (back row) Visitor Relations Manager, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Candesa Cassanova (left); Business Development Manager, JTB Western USA Office, Dian Holland (second left); Founder, Sarah’s Children, Pamela Findlay (third right), President, Blue World Travel Corp, Patricia Yarbrough (second right) and Los Angeles Unified School District Administrator, Peggy Taylor Presley. Approximately 1,000 books were donated to students at 10 schools.
EducationTourism

1,000 Books Donated to 10 Schools in Western Jamaica

Approximately 1,000 books have been donated to 10 schools in western Jamaica by United States (US) entity, Blue World Travel Corp. Among the beneficiary institutions are the Montego Bay Infant School, Green Pond Primary and Infant School, Pisgah Primary and Infant School, Albion Primary School, Cambridge Infant School, Falmouth Infant School, Niagara Primary School, and Retrieve Primary School. The books...
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Children from Mount Moreland and surrounding communities in St. Catherine with their educational gifts at a back-to-school treat organised by the Tameka Hill Foundation on July 29, at the Mount Moreland Church of God of Prophecy.
EducationYouth

Children Benefit from Back-To-School Treat in Mount Moreland

Ninety children and parents from Mount Moreland and surrounding communities in St. Catherine have benefited from a back-to-school treat organised by the Tameka Hill Foundation. The event was held on July 29 at the Mount Moreland Church of God of Prophecy, where the children were gifted with school bags and other educational supplies, as well as clothing from the online...
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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents the Jamaica Festival Song trophy to 2023 winner, Slashe, who walked away with the coveted trophy for his original entry, ‘Best in the World’. The finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competition took place on July 29 at the National Arena in Kingston.
Culture

PHOTOS: Slashe’s ‘Best in the World’ is 2023 Festival Song

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents the Jamaica Festival Song trophy to 2023 winner, Slashe, who walked away with the coveted trophy for his original entry, ‘Best in the World’. The finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competition took place on July 29 at the National Arena in Kingston.
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness reads the scripture lesson at the National Independence and Emancipation Day Church Service held on July 30, at the Waltham Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston.
Culture

Jamaicans Encouraged to Participate in Independence Activities

Jamaicans at home and abroad are being invited to participate in activities to mark the country’s 61st year of Independence, under the theme: ‘Jamaica 61… Proud and Strong’. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said a range of activities are slated to be held from August 1 to 5 at the National Arena. “The invaluable contributions...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission Lenford Salmon makes a point at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank held on Friday (July 28), at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Culture

Executive Director of JCDC Lauds Sponsors of Jamaica Festival 2023

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Lenford Salmon has expressed his gratitude for the sponsorship received from various private and public sector entities, for the annual Jamaica Festival 2023. The JCDC, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, is planning a series of activities to celebrate this year’s Emancipation and Independence under the...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a back-to-school conference on July 11, 2023 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
Education

32 Students Receive Government Scholarships

Shannon-Elise Barrett of Kensington Primary School in St. Catherine and Aaron-St. John Waugh of Jessie Ripoll Primary School in Kingston have emerged as the top girl and boy respectively, for the 2023 sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). Both students were placed at Campion College and have been awarded the Guardian Group Foundation Scholarship. The Ministry of Education and...
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