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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, views a section of the Musgrave Market in Portland, which was destroyed by fire on May 28. The Minister toured the facility on Friday (June 16).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, views a section of the Musgrave Market in Portland, which was destroyed by fire on May 28. The Minister toured the facility on Friday (June 16).

Musgrave Market to be Rebuilt with Fire Safety Features

The fire-ravaged Musgrave Market in Portland is to be rebuilt with fire safety features, to aid in preventing a reoccurrence of the May 28 event that displaced several vendors and their businesses. Speaking during a tour of the market on...
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles (left), examines features on the new $5000 note being highlighted by BOJ Division Chief for Banking and Currency Operations, Chevanese Morais.
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles (left), examines features on the new $5000 note being highlighted by BOJ Division Chief for Banking and Currency Operations, Chevanese Morais.

Gradual Reduction Anticipated for Paper-Based Banknotes in Circulation
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), along with one of the beneficiaries of the housing project at St. Paul’s Lane, Patricia Clarke, tour the development located in the St. Andrew West Central Constituency, on June 16.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), along with one of the beneficiaries of the housing project at St. Paul’s Lane, Patricia Clarke, tour the development located in the St. Andrew West Central Constituency, on June 16.

PM Tours St. Paul’s Lane Housing Development
Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Ralston Smith, addresses the Transport Authority’s Transportation Conference 2023 on June 15 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters on the Mona Campus, St. Andrew.
Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Ralston Smith, addresses the Transport Authority’s Transportation Conference 2023 on June 15 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters on the Mona Campus, St. Andrew.

Transport Authority Head Calls for Sector Collaboration
Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, addressing the sitting of the Senate on June 16.
Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, addressing the sitting of the Senate on June 16.

Senator Calls for Mobile Units to Address Mental Health Needs

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie speaking at a post-Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House recently.
Local Government

No Plans to Divest Musgrave Market

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie says there are no plans to divest the Musgrave Market in Portland. “No decision has been taken to divest the interest of the Musgrave Market to anybody…it is the property of the Municipal Corporation and whatever repairs are going to be done, the funding will be provided by the Ministry,”...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Transport Authority’s Transportation Conference 2023 on June 15 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters on the Mona Campus, St. Andrew.
Transport

Gov’t Making Public Transportation Preferred Choice for Commuters

The Government is determined to overhaul the public transport sector and create a system that is people-centred, safe and reliable, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Daryl Vaz. He said that his vision is for public transportation to be the preferred choice for commuter movement, both for work and leisure. “The system, therefore, ought to be characterised by...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Foreign Affairs

State Minister Lauds Voluntary Work by Diasporans

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has lauded the voluntary work being done by diasporans. In a Diaspora Day message, today (June 16), he pointed out that the voluntary work being undertaken by diasporans supports the efforts that contribute to the development of Jamaica and the diaspora movement. “There are also...
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State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister West, Hon. Homer Davis, addresses the launch of the Canterbury Community Development Project held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St James on Thursday (June 15).
CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

$40-Million Transformation Project for Canterbury

The Community of Canterbury in Montego Bay, St. James, is slated to benefit from a multimillion-dollar transformation project aimed at strengthening the community’s resilience and promoting sustainable urbanisation. The approximately $40-million initiative, dubbed the Canterbury Community Development Project, was officially launched on Thursday (June 15) at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre. It is being made possible through a collaboration involving...
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Members of the audience at a National Public Consultation on the Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS), held at the Girl Guides Association of Jamaica in Kingston on June 16.
Tourism

Cabinet to Get Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy

The Destination Assurance Framework and Strategy (DAFS) is to be submitted to Cabinet for consideration, by the end of the third quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. Senior Director for Strategic Planning, Ministry of Tourism, Astley Henry made the disclosure during an interview with JIS News. He further informed that upon approval by Cabinet, it will be tabled in Parliament...
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