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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (fifth left), Senator Damion Crawford (second left), and other representatives from the community and the National Water Commission (NWC), participate in the commissioning of the $10.8 million Orangefield Water Improvement Project, on December 20, in St. Catherine.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (fifth left), Senator Damion Crawford (second left), and other representatives from the community and the National Water Commission (NWC), participate in the commissioning of the $10.8 million Orangefield Water Improvement Project, on December 20, in St. Catherine.

1000 Residents in North West St. Catherine have Improved Access to Water

Over 1000 residents in North West St. Catherine, now have access to reliable potable water, following the commissioning of the $10.8 million Orangefield Water Improvement Project on Friday (December 20). The project includes 1.1 kilometres of pipeline running from Orangefield...
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), interacts with children during the Harmony Park Beach Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, which was held at the park in St. James on December 19. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon; General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan; Member of Parliament for St James Central, Heroy Clarke; and Justice of the Peace (JP), Leroy Grey, who represented Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin at the event.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), interacts with children during the Harmony Park Beach Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, which was held at the park in St. James on December 19. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon; General Manager of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan; Member of Parliament for St James Central, Heroy Clarke; and Justice of the Peace (JP), Leroy Grey, who represented Custos of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin at the event.

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Sangster International Critical To Tourism Development
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) makes a presentation to national 400 metres hurdles athlete, Janieve Rusell, during a function to handover grants to members of Jamaica
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) makes a presentation to national 400 metres hurdles athlete, Janieve Rusell, during a function to handover grants to members of Jamaica's team to the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France. At left is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe. The event was held at the Ministry’s Trafalgar Road offices in Kingston on December 20.

Presentation of grants to members of Jamaica’s team to the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France (PHOTOS)
Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson, hands out meals during his annual children
Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson, hands out meals during his annual children's treat at the Port Antonio Craft Village in Portland on December 18.

Port Antonio Mayor Hosts Christmas Treat

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), joins in the handover of a care package to Debby Hamilton (right) holding her grandson, Jahlani Riley at the Early Stimulation Programme’s (ESP) annual Christmas treat held on Thursday (December 19) at the entity’s main office, located at 95 Hanover Street, Kingston. (From left) are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings; Human Resource Manager, KPMG, International Limited, Trudy Jones-Campbell; and Director of the ESP, Antonica Gunter Gayle. The ESP hosted activities at its facilities across Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Thomas, Portland, St. Catherine, and St. James.
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ESP’s Christmas Treat (PHOTOS)

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left), joins in the handover of a care package to Debby Hamilton (right) holding her grandson, Jahlani Riley at the Early Stimulation Programme’s (ESP) annual Christmas treat held on Thursday (December 19) at the entity’s main office, located at 95 Hanover Street, Kingston. (From left) are Acting Permanent Secretary...
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Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) with responsibility for the Financial Institutions Supervisory Division, Dr. Jide Lewis (right), addresses the Standing Finance Committee on Tuesday (December 10) at Gordon House. Looking on are (from left) Senior Deputy Governor, BOJ, Wayne Robinson and Governor, Richard Byles.
Finance & Public Service

Bankers Association Discussing System to Allow for Transfer of Funds in Near Real Time

The Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) is looking at the implementation of an instant payment system that will allow for the transfer of funds in near real time from one bank to another bank, regardless of the hour of the day. This was disclosed by Deputy Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) with responsibility for the Financial Institutions Supervisory Division,...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Food Hygiene Bureau, Dr. Marva Hewitt, addresses the launch of the entity’s Safe Bites Eateries Award at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St. Ann’s Bay on December 4.
Health & Wellness

Safe Bites Eateries Award Launched

Food safety standards in Jamaica are set to be revolutionised with the launch of the Food Hygiene Bureau’s Safe Bites Eateries Award.  The launch took place at the Cardiff Hotel and Spa in St. Ann’s Bay on December 4.  The initiative, described as an ‘Excellence Award’, aims to recognise and certify restaurants, hotels, guest houses and cafes, among other establishments...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), converses with Chief Executive Officer, LCH Developments, Yangsen Li, during the Branded Residence Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on December 4.
Tourism

Luxury Tourism Market Development Proposed for Jamaica

Jamaica must move decisively towards developing a luxury tourism market to sustain its position as a global travel destination and maximise economic returns, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.  He made the call while addressing the Branded Residence Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on December 4.  Mr. Bartlett said it is time for...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, makes a presentation to Country Director for Conduent Jamaica, Lynda Langford, during the second Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Sustain-A-Livity Awards ceremony on Thursday (December 5) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.
Investment

JSEZA Sustain-A-Livity Awards Ceremony (Captioned Photos)

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, makes a presentation to Country Director for Conduent Jamaica, Lynda Langford, during the second Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Sustain-A-Livity Awards ceremony on Thursday (December 5) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.
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University of Guyana Registrar, Dr. Nigel Gravesande (left), and Vice Chancellor, Professor Paloma Mohamed Martin, present Shanoya Morgan of St. Andrew High School for Girls with the Menezes-Rodney Award for Most Outstanding Candidate in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) History, during the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) 2024 Top Awards Ceremony in St. Lucia on Thursday (December 5).
Education

Two Jamaicans Among CXC’s 2024 Top Awardees

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has awarded 14 top performing students sitting this year’s May/June Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Certificate of Secondary Level Competence (CCSLC) external tests.  The students, who hail from Jamaica, Grenada, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, were celebrated during CXC’s 2024 Top Awards Ceremony in St. Lucia on Thursday...
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