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Patrons participate in the “wave” during the 60th Independence Grand Gala held at the National Stadium, in Kingston, on August 6, 2022. Thousands of Jamaicans, including those from the Diaspora, attended the event.
Patrons participate in the “wave” during the 60th Independence Grand Gala held at the National Stadium, in Kingston, on August 6, 2022. Thousands of Jamaicans, including those from the Diaspora, attended the event.

Jamaicans Advised to Prepare for Heat at Grand Gala

With thousands expected to attend the annual Independence Grand Gala on August 6, Jamaicans are being advised to prepare for the hot weather conditions currently being experienced. “We just want to encourage everybody coming to the Gala, walk with your...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), addresses farm workers during a meeting held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Services Centre on August 3. The farm workers will be taking up employment opportunities in Ontario and Nova Scotia in Canada.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), addresses farm workers during a meeting held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Services Centre on August 3. The farm workers will be taking up employment opportunities in Ontario and Nova Scotia in Canada.

Farm Workers Leave for Canada
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, responds to a question during the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) quarterly press briefing on Thursday (August 3)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, responds to a question during the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) quarterly press briefing on Thursday (August 3)

Gov’t Intends to Hold Local Gov’t Elections – Prime Minister Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), enjoys a playful moment with Seaward Primary and Junior High School student, Kerica Thomas. Occasion was a ceremony to open a play area and honour stakeholders at the institution at Olympic Way, St. Andrew, on July 25, 2019. Looking on in the background is the Principal, Arlene Thomas.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), enjoys a playful moment with Seaward Primary and Junior High School student, Kerica Thomas. Occasion was a ceremony to open a play area and honour stakeholders at the institution at Olympic Way, St. Andrew, on July 25, 2019. Looking on in the background is the Principal, Arlene Thomas.

Gov’t to Provide Additional Support for Back-to- School
Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Lenford Salmon, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.
Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Lenford Salmon, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

JCDC Issues ‘No Fly Zone’ Advisory for National Stadium During Grand Gala

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the quarterly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on August 3.
LabourSocial Security

PATH Programme to be Overhauled – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that changes will be made to the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) to enable more families in need of support to be identified for benefits. “We have decided that we are going to do a massive overhaul of the PATH programme in significant ways to ensure that the beneficiary...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

PM Salutes Diaspora for Contribution to Nation-Building

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has saluted Jamaicans living overseas for their contribution to nation-building over 61 years of Independence. “It is through partnerships with our diaspora that we build even greater ties, we celebrate our past and present achievements and envision a brighter future for all Jamaicans,” he said. The Prime Minister’s remarks were delivered by Ambassador...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon.
Culture

JCDC Nurturing Jamaica’s Cultural Prowess Through Festival

Jamaica has become a world power in culture, which is being nurtured through the strength of the annual Festival of the Performing Arts Competition. Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon, who made the declaration at a recent JIS Think Tank, said that the country’s cultural prowess is not by accident. “It's because of the nursery...
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A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.
TransportWorks / Construction

NWA Instructs Southern Coastal Highway Project Contractors to Minimise Dust Nuisance

Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, says contractors recruited under the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) have been advised to oil the roadways where work is being conducted to reduce the dust nuisance affecting residents. Mr. Shaw explained that part of the expectations and deliverables for the contractors is wetting of the...
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