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Contestants in the 2023 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission St Mary Festival Queen Competition who will vie for the title on Saturday, June 3. The entrants (from left) are Sherai Campbell, Kimaria Henry, Kevaughna Brown, Dexanie Wood, and Tadwaine Wilson.
Contestants in the 2023 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission St Mary Festival Queen Competition who will vie for the title on Saturday, June 3. The entrants (from left) are Sherai Campbell, Kimaria Henry, Kevaughna Brown, Dexanie Wood, and Tadwaine Wilson.

St Mary Festival Queen Coronation on June 3

Persons are being encouraged to come out and support the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) St Mary Festival Queen Coronation on Saturday (June 3).The event is slated for the St Mary Anglican Church Hall in Port Maria, St Mary, beginning...
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 31.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 31.

15 Wastewater Treatment Plants to be Upgraded
(FILE Photo) A workman lays pipes during a recent water improvement project.
(FILE Photo) A workman lays pipes during a recent water improvement project.

Improved Water Distribution in Several Rural Communities
(FILE Photo) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom unit to Burnesa Blake (centre) in Williamsfield, Manchester on (April 14). Others pictured (from left) are community member, Ian Hibbert; Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford and Chairperson of the Oversight Committee for the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), Judith Robb Walters. The house was built under the NSHP, which is an initiative of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. The initiative is geared at improving the housing condition of the country’s most vulnerable population.
(FILE Photo) Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom unit to Burnesa Blake (centre) in Williamsfield, Manchester on (April 14). Others pictured (from left) are community member, Ian Hibbert; Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford and Chairperson of the Oversight Committee for the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), Judith Robb Walters. The house was built under the NSHP, which is an initiative of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. The initiative is geared at improving the housing condition of the country’s most vulnerable population.

Over 523 Persons Benefit Under the New Social Housing Programme
(FILE) Work in progress along a section of the Mandela Highway. This forms part of the US$64-million Mandela Highway Realignment and Reconstruction Project, which involves road construction works comprising extensive soft soil treatment, construction of a 3.5 km six-lane corridor, with a two-lane overpass bridge, two new three-lane bridges at Fresh River, a two-lane service road adjacent to the main roadway to facilitate the development of Caymanas Estate and upgrading of the Six Miles Interchange.
(FILE) Work in progress along a section of the Mandela Highway. This forms part of the US$64-million Mandela Highway Realignment and Reconstruction Project, which involves road construction works comprising extensive soft soil treatment, construction of a 3.5 km six-lane corridor, with a two-lane overpass bridge, two new three-lane bridges at Fresh River, a two-lane service road adjacent to the main roadway to facilitate the development of Caymanas Estate and upgrading of the Six Miles Interchange.

Gov’t to Build, Replace, Repair 32 Bridges Over Next Two Years

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers the keynote address at the Hope Gardens 150th Anniversary Public Forum on Urban Green Spaces, in St. Andrew, on May 31.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Massive Ongoing Tree-Planting Project

The Government is enhancing the preservation of forests and ecotourism through a massive ongoing tree-planting project and the acquisition of a tree-relocation device, to replenish areas along new and upgraded roadways. Delivering the keynote address at the Hope Gardens 150th Anniversary Public Forum on Urban Green Spaces, in St. Andrew, on May 31, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Central, Karl Samuda (right), celebrate as matriarch of the Lee Family, Icyline Lee (third left) cuts the ribbon to officially open the 76 RHR Business Centre in Kingston on Wednesday (May 31). Also sharing the moment are (from left) AVP Service Delivery and Country Manager, Sutherland Global, Claude Duncan and Directors of the Lee’s Group – Patrick Lee, Ronald Chai, Sharon Lee-Hendrickson, and Sarah Chai.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Gov’t Looking to Further Expand Jamaica’s BPO Sector

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is looking to further expand the local business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, said the sector remains a vital asset to Jamaica’s labour force. “It is a sector which the Ministry has special interest in expanding; BPO is vital to us. We have to find new areas...
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Managing Director, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Anthony Shaw (second left), shakes hands and holds a signed Memorandum of Understanding with Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira (second right). Others (from left) are General Manager, DBJ, Hugh Grant and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, JBDC, Harold Davis. They attended the Growth and Expansion of MSMEs through Innovation and Capacity-building (GEMINI) Grant pilot programme launch, at the DBJ Head Office in Kingston on Wednesday (May 31).
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Capacity-Building Support Now Available for MSMEs Under GEMINI Programme

Capacity-building support that will bolster the prospects of success for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) is now available through the Growth and Expansion of MSMEs through Innovation and Capacity-building (GEMINI) Grant pilot programme. The initiative is being implemented by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) in collaboration with the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The Bank has allocated $100...
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Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 31.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2023/24Transport

May Pen to Williamsfield Highway Remains on Course for August Completion

The extension of the Toll Road from May Pen to Williamsfield is far advanced and remains on track for completion by the end of August 2023. Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, in giving an update on the work on the 28-kilometre stretch of roadway said he is “fairly confident that...
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Contestants of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission
CultureGender Affairs

Miss Clarendon Festival Queen Coronation June 3

Preparations are in high gear for the Miss Clarendon Festival Queen Coronation 2023, on Saturday, June 3. The contestants are Shamoya Smith, Sharnakaye Wright, Gabriella Matthews, Britnie Edwards, Shanecia Daley, Tamone McLeod, Briantae Bell and Abigail Madden. The show, organised by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) parish office, will be held at Hotel Versalles in May Pen, Clarendon, beginning...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Cautions Youth Against E-Cigarette Use

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging increased awareness and action among the youth in resisting the harmful long-term health effects of the use of e-cigarettes and vaping. In his message at the World No Tobacco Day Youth Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (May 31), Minister Tufton highlighted the...
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General Manager of the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), Denzil Wilks (right), with (from left) Olympian, Brendon Rodney; Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic and student at the St. Catherine-based GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sport, Shantel Munroe. Occasion was the launch of the Brendon Rodney’s Life Beyond Sports Foundation, held on May 30 at the residence of the High Commissioner of Canada in St. Andrew. Mr. Rodney is a Canadian whose parents are Jamaicans.
EducationSport

Foundation Gives Scholarships to Students of GC Foster College

Students at the GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sport in St. Catherine are benefiting from scholarships given by Olympian, Brendon Rodney, through his Rodney's Life Beyond Sports Foundation. At the launch of the Foundation, held on May 30 at the residence of the High Commissioner of Canada in St. Andrew, three students, Shantel Munroe, Selvin Stewart and Toni-Ann...
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