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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left) listens to a comment from Corporate Secretary, Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis (right), during a visit to the home of Norman Brown (centre), who is one of two persons identified in Banks, Clarendon, to benefit under the Indigent Housing Programme. Occasion was a recent tour of the community, which is being targeted for upgrading works under the Rural Development Programme (RDP). Also on the tour (from second left) are Senior Director, Technical Services and Major Projects in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson and Councillor for the Racecourse Division, Clarendon, Pauline Reynolds.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left) listens to a comment from Corporate Secretary, Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis (right), during a visit to the home of Norman Brown (centre), who is one of two persons identified in Banks, Clarendon, to benefit under the Indigent Housing Programme. Occasion was a recent tour of the community, which is being targeted for upgrading works under the Rural Development Programme (RDP). Also on the tour (from second left) are Senior Director, Technical Services and Major Projects in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson and Councillor for the Racecourse Division, Clarendon, Pauline Reynolds.

Banks and Cheswick Targeted for $450 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades

Banks in Clarendon and Cheswick in St. Thomas will benefit from infrastructure upgrade at a cost of approximately $450 million. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, in making the disclosure, said that the two communities are...
This St. Thomas resident displays some of the onions from the massive yield produced by farmers in the parish.
This St. Thomas resident displays some of the onions from the massive yield produced by farmers in the parish.

Prime Minister Lauds St. Thomas Farmers for Outstanding Onion Production
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the official opening of the Falmouth Homeless Shelter in Trelawny, on Friday (May 5) .
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the official opening of the Falmouth Homeless Shelter in Trelawny, on Friday (May 5) .

Funds to Be Allocated to Help Address Sewerage Issues in Falmouth
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WHO ends COVID-19 global emergency – Health Ministry urges J’cans to remain vigilant
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (centre), and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Michelle McIntosh Harvey (fourth right), with the uniformed groups at a wreath laying ceremony held in memory of the nation’s children who have died under tragic/violent circumstances. The ceremony was held at the Secret Gardens Monument at the intersection of Tower and Church streets in downtown Kingston on Sunday (May 7).
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (centre), and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Michelle McIntosh Harvey (fourth right), with the uniformed groups at a wreath laying ceremony held in memory of the nation’s children who have died under tragic/violent circumstances. The ceremony was held at the Secret Gardens Monument at the intersection of Tower and Church streets in downtown Kingston on Sunday (May 7).

Mayor Williams Calls for Protection of Nation’s Children

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), greets Assistant General Manager of GK General Insurance Company Limited, Jordon Tait, at a ceremony to handover a cheque to the company, for the provision of farmer insurance. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has committed to give its full support to the first 1,000 farmers (700 males and 300 females) and youths below the age of 29, who signed up with GK Weather Protect Policy. The ceremony was held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on May 4.
AgricultureHealth & Wellness

PHOTOS: Agriculture Ministry presents cheque to GK General Insurance Company Limited

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), greets Assistant General Manager of GK General Insurance Company Limited, Jordon Tait, at a ceremony to handover a cheque to the company, for the provision of farmer insurance. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has committed to give its full support to the first 1,000 farmers (700 males and 300...
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Permanent Secretary the Office of the Prime Minister and co-founder of the Watsonton Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, Audrey Sewell (second left), with (from left) General Manager, Legal Services, Development Bank of Jamaica and co- founder of the scholarship fund, Sheron Henry; Superintendent, May Pen Circuit of Methodist Churches, Reverend Nicola Barrett- Glasgow; Co-founder and committee member, Watsonton Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, Audrey Williams; and Student, Glenmuir High School, Brianna Mohammed, at the presentation of a cheque valued at $1.5 million for the launch of the scholarship fund. The launch was held at the Watsonton Methodist Church in Clarendon on May 7.
Finance & Public ServiceOffice of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Permanent Secretary Launches Watsonton Methodist Church Scholarship Fund

Permanent Secretary the Office of the Prime Minister and co-founder of the Watsonton Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, Audrey Sewell (second left), with (from left) General Manager, Legal Services, Development Bank of Jamaica and co- founder of the scholarship fund, Sheron Henry; Superintendent, May Pen Circuit of Methodist Churches, Reverend Nicola Barrett- Glasgow; Co-founder and committee member, Watsonton Methodist Church Scholarship...
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Finance & Public Service

Over US$1.9 Billion in Export Earnings for 2022

Jamaica generated export earnings of just over US$1.9 billion, between January and December 2022. This represents a 28.4 per cent increase over the US$1.48 billion recorded for the corresponding period in 2021, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). A STATIN communiqué indicated that the value of last year’s exports surpassed the US$1.65 billion earned in 2019, prior to...
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Principal, Guys Hill High School, Cecil Donald (left), along with (from second left), students, Guys Hill High School, Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison, and Home Economics Teacher, Guys Hill High School, Simone Bailey, at the launch of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in Guys Hill, St. Catherine, by the Universal Service Fund (USF), on Friday (May 5).
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PHOTOS: Free Wi-Fi for Residents of Guys Hill in St. Catherine

Principal, Guys Hill High School, Cecil Donald (left), along with (from second left), students, Guys Hill High School, Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison, and Home Economics Teacher, Guys Hill High School, Simone Bailey, at the launch of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in Guys Hill, St. Catherine, by the Universal Service Fund (USF), on Friday (May...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Falmouth Homeless Shelter in Trelawny on Friday (May 5). Also taking part in the official opening are (from third right), beneficiary, Patsy Wilson; Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Marisa Dalrymple – Philibert and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager.
Local Government

New Shelter for the Homeless Officially Opened

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie on Friday (May 5), officially opened the Falmouth Homeless Shelter in Trelawny. The facility was constructed at a cost of $25 million, and will provide temporary shelter, meals, and bathroom amenities for the homeless citizens of Falmouth and its environs. It is located on the same premises as the Trelawny...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), shows off cricket skills at the handover of musical instruments and sports equipment, to the Bustamante High School in Clarendon on May 5. Others (from second left) are Principal, Bustamante High School, Wayne Evans; Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe.
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PHOTOS: Bustamante High School Receives Musical Instruments and Sports Equipment

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), shows off cricket skills at the handover of musical instruments and sports equipment, to the Bustamante High School in Clarendon on May 5. Others (from second left) are Principal, Bustamante High School, Wayne Evans; Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National...
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