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Jamaica’s Economy Continues on Strong Growth Path

Jamaica’s economy is estimated to have grown in the range of four to 5.5 per cent for fiscal year 2022/23. This out-turn, according to Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, is consistent with the range previously anticipated by the...

(File Photo)Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), and Chief Executive Officer and Conservator of Forests, Forestry Department, Ainsley Henry, plant a sapling as part of the launch of the urban tree planting thrust, at Jamaica House on Saturday (January 28).

Forestry Department to Maintain Seedlings Planted Along Highway 2000

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (second left), plants a palm tree at the Grant’s Pen Peace Park in St. Andrew, during Labour Day activities on Tuesday (May 23). Looking on (from left) are Deputy Mayor, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Winston Ennis; Councillor, Barbican Division, Joy Cotterel and Inspector of Police, Berhane Barnes.

PHOTOS: Minister Chuck Labours at Grant’s Pen Peace Park

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams and Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes, look at a march past by members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force, following a Child Month Church Service held at Mona Church of Christ in St. Andrew on May 21.

PHOTOS: Child Month Church Service

Students from Ascot Primary School deliver a rendition of the song 'the Goodness of God' during the Portmore City Municipality’s 20th anniversary church service at the Power of Faith Ministries International, Portmore Town Centre, St. Catherine, on May 21.

PHOTOS: Portmore Municipality’s 20th Anniversary Church Service

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, lays a floral arrangement at the statue of National Hero, The Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe during the annual Floral Tribute ceremony held in Sam Sharpe Square on Labour Day, Tuesday (May 23).

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Mobay Mayor Calls for Sam Sharpe to Be Taught in Schools

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, is calling for more Jamaicans to learn about National Hero, the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe, and for teachings about his life and work to be incorporated in the school curriculum. Mayor Williams said that the legacy of the National Hero, affectionally known as “Daddy Sharpe” is “much too precious for us to only...

Deputy Chairman of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation, Ramsay McDonald (centre), delivers remarks at the signing ceremony for the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) ‘Adopt-A-Mangrove’ programme held recently at NEPA’s head office in Kingston. Listening are Chief Operating Officer at the JPS Company Limited, Gary Barrow (left) and Director of the JPS Foundation, Winsome Callum.

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JPS Foundation Supporting Environmental Protection

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation is a key partner in the protection of the environment through the planting of trees and replenishing of wetlands. The organisation has been participating in the Forestry Department’s ‘Adopt-A-Hillside’ initiative since its inception in 2010, planting approximately 7,000 trees on six hectares of hillside, to date. JPS Foundation also sponsored the Forestry Department’s recently...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, during the Labour Day tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (May 23). Samuel Sharpe was the main instigator of the 1831 Slave Rebellion, which began on the Kensington Estate in St. James and which was largely instrumental in bringing about the abolition of slavery. For his role, Sam Sharpe, who was a Baptist deacon, was hanged on May 23, 1832. He was named National Hero in 1975 for his efforts in liberating the enslaved peoples of Jamaica.

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PHOTOS: Wreath-Laying Tribute for Sam Sharpe

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, lays a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe, during the Labour Day tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (May 23). Samuel Sharpe was the main instigator of the 1831 Slave Rebellion, which began on the Kensington Estate in St. James and which...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening of the Sandals Dunn’s River Hotel in Mammee Bay, St. Ann, on May 19.

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PM Credits Prudent Fiscal Management for Economic Recovery

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has credited the economy’s quick recovery and return to pre-COVID-19 growth levels to the Government’s prudent fiscal management. He noted that unemployment has dropped to six per cent, the lowest ever in Jamaica’s history, to the point where the country is practically approaching full employment. “The fiscal management has been such that the...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (second right), is assisted by Councillor, Stony Hill Division, Tosha Schwapp (second left), in the planting of a tree in Maverley Park in St. Andrew. A team from the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMA) and National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) participated in the Labour Day exercise on Tuesday (May 23).

3 years ago Labour Day 2023Local Government

Kingston Mayor Plants Trees at Maverley Park, Duhaney Park

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, led a team from the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) in planting trees at Maverley Park and at a green space being created in Duhaney Park, St. Andrew. The tree-planting exercise was part of the KSAMC’s activities in the Corporate Area for Labour Day on Tuesday (May 23). They were assisted...

Outgoing Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), examines a package of breadfruit while viewing a display of locally produced items, during the opening ceremony for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-hosted Bridging Organizations and Networks Development (BOND) Learning Guide for Trainers Workshop, on Monday (May 22) at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston. Looking on is event facilitator and chair, Hedda Rose Dunkley.

3 years ago Agriculture

FAO Hosting Bridging Organisations and Networks Development Farmers Workshop

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is hosting a Bridging Organizations and Networks Development (BOND) Learning Guide for Trainers Workshop, which aims to build on the Government’s focus on increasing the capacity of small-scale producer entities. The workshop, being held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston from May 22 to 24, targets beneficiaries under the Farmers Organizations...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis, addresses a National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC) stakeholder meeting held in Irwin, St. James, on Friday (May 19).

3 years ago Works / Construction

Mobay Residents Assured Interests Will Be Protected Under Perimeter Road Project

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis, says the Government will ensure that construction of the US$274.5-million Montego Bay Perimeter Road project is as comfortable as possible for residents. He gave the assurance while addressing a National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC) stakeholder meeting held in Irwin, St. James, on Friday (May...