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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (foreground), with members of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) at Jamaica House in St. Andrew on March 22. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (second left) and Ambassador Rocky Meade (third right), are co-chairs of the Committee.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (foreground), with members of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) at Jamaica House in St. Andrew on March 22. Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (second left) and Ambassador Rocky Meade (third right), are co-chairs of the Committee.

Perspectives of Constitutional Reform Committee Not Final

Members of the Constitutional Reform Committee, who are guiding the country’s transition to a republic, have sought to clarify that the perspectives and recommendations formed by them are not fixed or final. Speaking at a public consultation town hall meeting...
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.

Minister Calls on Local Subcontractors on SCHIP to Step Up
Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom (UK), Rt. Hon. James Cleverly, at the opening ceremony for the 11th meeting of the UK-Caribbean Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew on May 18.
Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, United Kingdom (UK), Rt. Hon. James Cleverly, at the opening ceremony for the 11th meeting of the UK-Caribbean Forum at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in St. Andrew on May 18.

UK-CARIFORUM Trade Has Jumped 110 Per Cent
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
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

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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.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

$40-Million Emergency Patching Programme for St. Thomas and Portland

Approximately $40 million is to be released immediately to implement a patching programme for sections of St. Thomas Eastern and Portland Eastern. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, during a tour of St. Thomas Eastern on Thursday (May 18). He said the programme will focus on the...
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Minister of Industry, Investment, and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill
CommerceIndustryInvestmentReturning Residents

Returning Residents Urged to Utilise Jamaica Business Gateway

Returning residents who are interested in starting a business are being encouraged to utilise the recently launched Jamaica Business Gateway for assistance. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, who gave the advice, said the electronic platform will assist persons to overcome obstacles associated with business development. “Please go to the Jamaica Business Gateway or come...
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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.
Finance & Public Service

Legislation Passed to Indemnify Consumer Protection Tribunal

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 16) passed the Consumer Protection, Validation and Indemnity of Tribunal Act, 2023 during its sitting at Gordon House. The Bill, which was piloted by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, aims to validate and confirm as lawful the purported continuation in office of members of the Consumer...
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Works / Construction

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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