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Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (right), in conversation with Land Management Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Robert Tulloch and patron Carolyn Stewart, at the recent Compost Expo, held at the NSWMA head office in Kingston.
Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (right), in conversation with Land Management Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Robert Tulloch and patron Carolyn Stewart, at the recent Compost Expo, held at the NSWMA head office in Kingston.

NSWMA Head Highlights Benefits of Composting

Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says there are several benefits to be derived from composting. “There is no better soil nutrient than compost. [It] produces better yield and it's good clean nourishment that the plants...
The National Health Fund (NHF) team provides instructions to members of the public during a free blood pressure check exercise in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, on Wednesday (May 17), to mark World Hypertension Day.
The National Health Fund (NHF) team provides instructions to members of the public during a free blood pressure check exercise in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, on Wednesday (May 17), to mark World Hypertension Day.

Nearly 6,000 Get Free Blood Pressure Checks in Western Region
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (centre), speaks to journalists following a tour of St. Thomas Eastern on Thursday (May 18). At left is Member of Parliament for the constituency, Dr. Michelle Charles.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (centre), speaks to journalists following a tour of St. Thomas Eastern on Thursday (May 18). At left is Member of Parliament for the constituency, Dr. Michelle Charles.

$40-Million Emergency Patching Programme for St. Thomas and Portland
Minister of Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill
Minister of Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill

Returning Residents Urged to Utilise Jamaica Business Gateway
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 16). Listening are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, emphasises a point while addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 16). Listening are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

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NWA Completes Repairs on Roadways in St. Catherine

The National Works Agency (NWA) has advanced works on a $39 – million works programme, targeting three road sections in the parish of St. Catherine. The targeted corridors are Hudson Farm to Cudjoe Hill in the Worthy Park area; Main Street in Old Harbour Bay, and Bonnet Road in the Guys Hill community. Manager of Communication and Customer Services at...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, Dominica, Dr. Vince Henderson (centre) addressing the opening session for the 11th United Kingdom-Caribbean forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on May 18. He is flanked by Secretary General, CARICOM, Dr. Carla Barnett (left) and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, the Rt. Hon. James Cleverly.
Foreign Affairs

Region Calls on Developed Nations to Increase Measures to Cut Emissions

Regional foreign ministers are calling for developed nations to do more to cut their emissions and assist small islands and low-lying coastal developing States to build climate resilience. The call was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade and Energy, Dominica, Dr. Vince Henderson, during the opening session for the 11th United Kingdom (UK)-Caribbean forum at The Jamaica...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, addresses the audience at a floral tribute for late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer, held at National Heroes Park on May 18, to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Finance & Public ServicePrime Minister

PM Says Salary Adjustments Will Generate Greater Interest in Political Field

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says with the salary adjustments announced for the political directorate under the new public-sector-compensation regime, there will be greater interest in the political field. “Everyone who is occupying a political office ought to be thinking very carefully that I need to increase my political performance, because there are many young people out there...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, listens to the concerns expressed by a security guard during a town hall meeting with security guards on Wednesday (May 17) at the Chinese Benevolent Association in St. Andrew.
LabourSocial Security

Minister Samuda Pledges to Defend Rights of Security Guards

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, says that security guards who come to the Ministry with a legitimate claim relating to their employment contract will be given a fair hearing and assessment of their case. He gave the commitment at a town hall with security guards on Wednesday (May 17), where he pledged to defend the rights...
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From left (seated): Chief Executive Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight; Chief Operating Officer at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company Limited, Gary Barrow and Deputy Chairman of the JPS Foundation Limited, Ramsay McDonald, sign a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for NEPA’s ‘Adopt-A-Mangrove’ programme, at the Agency’s headquarters in Kingston, on Thursday, May 18. Witnessing the signing are (from left, standing) NEPA’s Director of Planning, Projects, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Division, Ainsworth Carroll; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda and Director of the JPS Foundation Limited, Winsome Callum.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

MOU Signed for ‘Adopt-A-Mangrove’ Programme

A $7-million non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed for the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) ‘Adopt-A-Mangrove’ programme. The MOU was signed by NEPA, Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation Limited and the JPS Company Limited, at a ceremony held at the NEPA Headquarters in Kingston on Thursday, May 18. Chief Executive Officer, NEPA, Peter Knight, said the signing...
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