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Senior Manager for Finance at the National Housing Trust, Dwight Ebanks, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

NHT Aims to Automate Mortgage Application Process

As the National Housing Trust (NHT) continues to streamline its services, the entity has signalled its intention to automate its mortgage application process. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Senior Manager for Finance at the Government’s...

Principal Director for Gender Affairs in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson.

Bureau of Gender Affairs Available to Assist Employers with Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy

The smart device and portable printer that is used by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to issue traffic tickets.

Additional Handheld Smart Devices Being Acquired for the JCF

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third left), breaks ground for the construction of the St. Ann Health Department's new administrative building on Friday (July 14). Also taking part are (from left) Institutional Benefits Manager at the National Health Fund (NHF), Collie Smith; Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Eastern , Hon. Marsha Smith; Board Chairman of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA), Laura Heron; Deputy Mayor of St. Ann's Bay, Councillor Dalas Dickenson and Director at DT Brown Construction Ltd., Kirk Brown.

New Administrative Building for St. Ann Health Department

Drama and Theatre Development Specialist, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Shaun Drysdale.

JCDC to Host Short-Film Workshop on July 20

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses transport operators during a retreat held at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on July 13.

3 years ago Transport

Public Passenger Transport Operators Form Steering Committee

A steering committee has been established by public passenger transport operators. The committee, to include Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, will represent the operators’ interests and is intended to aid in tackling issues affecting the sector. The membership will also include other representatives from the Ministry, as well as the Transport Authority (TA) and Island...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), makes a presentation to Blenheim, Manchester resident, Carla Pinnock, who is the recipient of a two-bedroom home, built in the community under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Prime Minister Holness presented Ms. Pinnock with the keys on Friday (July 14). Sharing the occasion are (from left) Members of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, and Manchester Southern, Robert Chin; and Principal Finance Officer, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Judith Robb-Walters, who chairs the NSHP Oversight Committee

3 years ago Prime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Says the Provision of Homes For Jamaicans is A Fulfilling Achievement

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says one of the most gratifying and fulfilling aspects of his job is being able to handover houses to Jamaicans, particularly those in dire need of this vital provision. He made the remarks during a ceremony on Friday (July 14) to handover the keys to a home, built under the New Social Housing...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Barbara Johnson (centre), and Manchester North Western Member of Parliament, Mikhail Phillips, view pictures of her burnt out house in St. Paul’s, Manchester, and the new unit built under the NSHP to replace it. Prime Minister Holness presented the keys for the new three-bedroom house to Ms. Johnson on Friday (July 14).

3 years ago Prime Minister

Prime Minister Restates Gov’t’s Plans for Multibillion Dollar Community Road Repairs

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated that the Government has earmarked approximately $40 billion to repair local roads over the next two years. He was speaking on Friday (July 14) during a presentation ceremony for a three-bedroom house built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Mr. Holness’ remarks came against the background of stakeholder concerns suggesting...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon prior to handing over a three-bedroom house built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to beneficiary, Marjorie Darien (second left), in Thornton, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (July 14). Sharing the moment (from left) are Member of Parliament, St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, and Principal Financial Officer, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Judith Robb-Walters.

3 years ago Prime Minister

Five Families in St. Elizabeth Get Homes Under the New Social Housing Programme

Five deserving families in St. Elizabeth, on Friday, received the keys to their homes which were provided under the Government’s transformative New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, presented the keys to the beneficiaries who reside in Burnt Savannah, Barton Wharf in Lacovia, Paradise in Carisbrook, and Thornton and Oxford Settlement in Balaclava. The houses...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), accompanies New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Prudence Webb, to her new home, which was constructed in Oxford Settlement, Balaclava, St. Elizabeth. Prime Minister Holness formally handed over the unit to Ms. Webb on Friday (July 14). Among those escorting them is Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley (left).

3 years ago Prime Minister

Prime Minister Urges Public Assistance to Recapture Escapees from St. Elizabeth Police Lockup

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is appealing to residents of St. Elizabeth to provide any information they may have regarding the recent escape of eight prisoners from police custody in the parish. The prisoners, who are considered highly dangerous, escaped during a jailbreak at the Black River police station lock-up on June 19. Speaking during a ribbon cutting...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), interacts with interns under the 2023 GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme. They are (from left) Bianca Byfield and Logan Wright from the United States of America; Samaya Miller from Canada, and Ras.I. Martin from the United Kingdom. They were attending the launch for this year’s renewal of the programme at GraceKennedy’s headquarters in downtown Kingston on Friday (July 14).

3 years ago Development

Four Candidates Selected for 2023 GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme

Four young people from the Diaspora will receive educational, professional and cultural exposure to strengthen ties with their local heritage under the 2023 GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme. They are Logan Wright and Bianca Byfield from the United States of America (USA), Samaya Miller from Canada, and Ras.I. Martin from the United Kingdom (UK). The candidates are second generation Jamaicans who...

AWP 8679: Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, makes her presentation in State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, on Friday (July 14)

3 years ago Education

National Skills Strategy to be Developed for Jamaica

A National Skills Strategy is to be developed for Jamaica with the objective of addressing current challenges in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)/Skills Development system. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made the announcement during her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the...