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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is guided through a ‘crime scene’, by Head of the Scene of Crime Training Unit, Detective Sergeant Jerome Hobbs, at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) inaugural ‘Transformations JCF 2023 – People, Quality and Technology’ Expo, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), is guided through a ‘crime scene’, by Head of the Scene of Crime Training Unit, Detective Sergeant Jerome Hobbs, at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) inaugural ‘Transformations JCF 2023 – People, Quality and Technology’ Expo, on Thursday (May 11) at the National Arena in Kingston.

Three-Fold Increase In JCF’s Capital Budget Represents Commitment to National Security – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the three-fold increase in the capital budget of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) over the last eight years represents the Government’s commitment to national security. “We have made a very serious commitment...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), points to the sign for the free secured community Wi-Fi at Rhoden Crescent in Penwood, St. Andrew West Central, at the launch of the service on May 11. He is joined by (from left) Principal, Penwood High School, Omar Largie; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes; Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Councillor Caretaker, Molynes Division, Glendon Salmon and Commanding Officer, St. Andrew South Division, Superintendent of Police, Kirk Ricketts.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), points to the sign for the free secured community Wi-Fi at Rhoden Crescent in Penwood, St. Andrew West Central, at the launch of the service on May 11. He is joined by (from left) Principal, Penwood High School, Omar Largie; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes; Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Councillor Caretaker, Molynes Division, Glendon Salmon and Commanding Officer, St. Andrew South Division, Superintendent of Police, Kirk Ricketts.

PM to Make Announcement on Digital Transformation
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), unveils a sign to officially commission into service community Wi-Fi in Rhoden Crescent, Penwood, St. Andrew West Central, on May 11. Looking on (from left) are Principal, Penwood High School, Omar Largie; Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes and other stakeholders.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), unveils a sign to officially commission into service community Wi-Fi in Rhoden Crescent, Penwood, St. Andrew West Central, on May 11. Looking on (from left) are Principal, Penwood High School, Omar Largie; Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Custos of St. Andrew, Ian Forbes and other stakeholders.

1,500 Residents From St. Andrew West Central Get Improved Internet Access
A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.
A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project in Grants Pen, St. Thomas.

Police to Increase Presence on St. Thomas Roads
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 2).
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 2).

House Commences Debate on Independent Commission of Investigations (Amendment) Bill, 2023

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Acting Manager at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s St. Thomas office, Othniel Smith.
LabourSocial Security

NIS Pensioners Urged to Submit Life Certificate By Due Date

Pensioners in St. Thomas have been urged to submit their National Insurance Scheme (NIS) life certificates on or before the due dates, to continue receiving their benefits. Speaking today (May 11) at the monthly sitting of the parish’s Municipal Corporation, Acting Manager at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s St. Thomas office, Othniel Smith, said his team is willing...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Local Government

Minister Mckenzie Urges Payment of Property Taxes to Fund Garbage Collection

Jamaicans are being encouraged to pay their property taxes to ensure effective and efficient delivery of solid-waste management services. The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), through funding from the Parochial Revenue Fund (property tax), provides the public cleansing services of sweeping and residential collection of solid waste. “The question of property tax [has become] more and more important. That...
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Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 10).
Energy

Cabinet Approves Replacement of Aging Power Plants

Cabinet has given approval for the replacement of 171.5 megawatts of power capacity via the Jamaica Public Service’s (JPS’s) aging power-generation plants, under the right-of-first-refusal provision. This is to be replaced as best as practicable by mature renewable sources. Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
EnergySectoral Debate 2023/24

Expressions of Interest Invited to Supply Up to 100 Megawatts of Renewable Energy

An advertisement has been published inviting ‘Expressions of Interest for the supply of up to 100 megawatts (MW) of Energy Generation from Renewable Energy-Based Power Generation Facilities on Build Own and Operate (BOO) Basis’. Minister of Science, Energy, and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (right), consults with Deputy Mayor, Councillor Winston Ennis (centre) and Chief Executive Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill, during the KSAMC’s monthly meeting on Tuesday (May 9). The meeting was held at the KSAMC in downtown Kingston.
Local Government

KSAMC to Install Canopies in Downtown Kingston

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be installing canopies in the Parade area of downtown Kingston to provide users of the space with shade from the sun and rain. Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, says this will form part of the Corporation’s Labour Day project this year. “That’s a public space where our citizens come and...
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