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Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing stakeholders at the launch of the CoralCarib project at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on April 25.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing stakeholders at the launch of the CoralCarib project at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on April 25.

Gov’t Committed to Protecting Natural Environment

The Government remains committed to providing an enabling framework to support the conservation and management of the country’s natural ecosystems to build climate resilience and promote a sustainable blue economy. Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and...
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses a town hall on phase one of the Constitutional Reform Process held at the Montego Bay Civic Centre in Sam Sharpe Square on Wednesday, April 26.
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses a town hall on phase one of the Constitutional Reform Process held at the Montego Bay Civic Centre in Sam Sharpe Square on Wednesday, April 26.

We Are Jamaicanising the Constitution – Minister Malahoo Forte
Managing Director, Free Rock Trading Company Limited, David Ffrench (left); St. Mary Technical High School teacher, Richard Allen (centre); and Regional Sales Manager for the Megger Group, Moies Arenas, look at camera equipment in the school’s utility room. Occasion was the hand over of electrical testing tools by Free Rock to the institution on Thursday (April 27).
Managing Director, Free Rock Trading Company Limited, David Ffrench (left); St. Mary Technical High School teacher, Richard Allen (centre); and Regional Sales Manager for the Megger Group, Moies Arenas, look at camera equipment in the school’s utility room. Occasion was the hand over of electrical testing tools by Free Rock to the institution on Thursday (April 27).

PHOTOS: St. Mary Technical High School gets Electronic Testing Tools
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr. delivers the main address at the Farm Fest 2023 Agricultural and Educational Show at Knockalva Polytechnic College in Ramble, Hanover on Thursday, April 27.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr. delivers the main address at the Farm Fest 2023 Agricultural and Educational Show at Knockalva Polytechnic College in Ramble, Hanover on Thursday, April 27.

Agriculture Students Urged to Apply Training and Innovation to Sector
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a one-bedroom house to Joyce Booth (second left) at Happy Retreat in Darliston, Westmoreland on Thursday, April 27. Sharing the moment are Chief Executive Officer of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Marvalyn Pitter (left), and Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence. The one-bedroom unit was provided under the Ministry’s indigent housing programme.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a one-bedroom house to Joyce Booth (second left) at Happy Retreat in Darliston, Westmoreland on Thursday, April 27. Sharing the moment are Chief Executive Officer of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Marvalyn Pitter (left), and Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence. The one-bedroom unit was provided under the Ministry’s indigent housing programme.

Visually Impaired Westmoreland Woman Gets Indigent Housing

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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), plays with a cockatiel during a tour of booths at the St. Ann Association of Branch Societies of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at the Port Rhoades Sports Complex, Discovery Bay, St. Ann on Friday (April 28). Looking on is State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), while the Ministry’s Chief Technical Director, Orville Palmer is right.
Agriculture

St. Ann Farmers Urged to Prepare for Tourism Boom

Farmers in St. Ann are being encouraged to prepare to capitalise on the impending expansion of tourism in the parish.  With approximately 5,000 new hotel rooms to be added in the resort area over the next five to 10 years,  Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging the farmers to begin to boost production to supply the...
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Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, John Mahfood.
Industry

Jamaica Ripe for Investment – MAHFOOD

President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), John Mahfood, says the Jamaican economy is ripe for business and is urging investors to take advantage of the many opportunities that are available.   Addressing the opening ceremony of the Expo Jamaica 2023 tradeshow on April 27 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, Mr. Mahfood outlined several indicators, which...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (left); High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emina Tudakovic (third left); and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson (second right), present supplies to 15-year-old small ruminant farmer and Oberlin High School student, Kaheim McLune (third right). The items, donated by Nutramix, were handed over to farmers participating in an ‘Internal and External Parasite Control Pilot and Farmer Capacity Building Session’ at RADA’s St. Andrew parish office on Old Hope Road on Thursday (April 27). Others (from second left) are: Country Coordinator for World University Service of Canada (WUSC), Nelsa English-Johnson; and Sales Manager at Nutramix, Samuel Jones.
Agriculture

Small Ruminant Farmers Benefit from Parasite Control Training

Scores of small ruminant farmers have benefitted from a parasite control training session to bolster their activities and help Jamaica move closer to its food security goals.  The ‘Internal and External Parasite Control Pilot and Farmer Capacity Building Session’ was held under the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) Project, which is implemented by the World University Service of Canada...
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Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, address the opening of Expo Jamaica 2023 trade show on April 27 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston
Investment

Expo Jamaica 2023 Aligns with Ministry’s Business Focus – Senator Hill

The staging of Expo Jamaica 2023 is in keeping with the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, aimed at boosting exports and attracting more business to  the country, says portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.  “It fits perfectly with our aim to increase exports [and] bring in new investors –foreign direct investors and especially local...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses a health, wealth and safety expo, organised by the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS), at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew on Thursday (April 27). Others from left are: President of the TODSS, Egeton Newman; Director of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Kenute Hare; and Managing Director of the Transport Authority (TA), Ralston Smith.
Transport

Reckless Driving Costing Lives – Minister Shaw

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, is lamenting the continued loss of lives on the nation’s roads, which he blames on reckless driving.  He noted that the frequent, fatal road crashes are turning the lives of many families “upside down,” and is appealing for persons to take care on the roadways.  “No amount of money can replace a...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses residents of the Suttons community in the parish, during a visit to the area on Friday (April 28).
Local Government

Alternative Route To Be Provided While Repairs Are Undertaken On Suttons Bridge

A temporary alternative route will be opened for residents while repairs are fast-tracked on the Suttons Bridge in Clarendon.  Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the disclosure when he met with residents in the area on Friday (April 28).  The Suttons Bridge, which connects...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), shakes hands with Lloyd White, a beneficiary under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), during the official hand over of three housing units at Goodwin Park Road in Central Kingston on April 28. The other beneficiaries from (second left) are Leisha Brown, who is holding her daughter, Mishka; and Lesa Brown.
HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

Goodwin Park Road Fire Victims Get Keys to New Homes

Three families from Goodwin Park Road in Campbell Town, Central Kingston, whose houses  were destroyed by fire in 2020, are now proud new homeowners.   Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (April 28), handed over a one bedroom and two, three-bedroom units valued at $17.2  million, to Lloyd White, Lesa Brown, and Leisha Brown, respectively.   The houses were...
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