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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point during his presentation in the 2023/24 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 16.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a point during his presentation in the 2023/24 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 16.

2000 Community Roads to be Improved Under $40 Billion Spark Programme

Some 2000 community roads will be rehabilitated over the next three years, through a $40 billion allocation under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) programme. “We have made excellent progress in dealing with our highways...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on (March 19).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on (March 19).

Six Road Corridors to be Improved Under $13 Billion CAPEX Project
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang ( second right), speaks with Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), during a tour of Sangster International Airport’s (SIA) runway extension project site on Friday (March 17). They are joined by Chief Operating Officer at MBJ Airports, operators of the SIA, Peter Hall (left) and Project Manager at contracting company, Lagan S and G, Fitzroy Jones.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang ( second right), speaks with Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), during a tour of Sangster International Airport’s (SIA) runway extension project site on Friday (March 17). They are joined by Chief Operating Officer at MBJ Airports, operators of the SIA, Peter Hall (left) and Project Manager at contracting company, Lagan S and G, Fitzroy Jones.

Ministries to Look at Impact of COVID-19 on Suicides, Domestic Violence
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).

Construction of Portmore Resilience Park to Begin August
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (second left), cuts the ribbon for 11 new motor vehicles acquired for the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). He is joined by (from left): Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel Retd. Gary Rowe; Superintendent Philbert Officer, who is in charge of the DCS Transport Centre; and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers. Mr. Mayne inspected the vehicles on Thursday (March 16) at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston.
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (second left), cuts the ribbon for 11 new motor vehicles acquired for the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). He is joined by (from left): Commissioner of Corrections, Lieutenant Colonel Retd. Gary Rowe; Superintendent Philbert Officer, who is in charge of the DCS Transport Centre; and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers. Mr. Mayne inspected the vehicles on Thursday (March 16) at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston.

Department of Correctional Services Gets 11 New Vehicles

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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Health Department Urges Precaution Against Pink Eye

With three confirmed cases of viral conjunctivitis (pink eye) in Westmoreland, the parish’s health department is urging residents to take precaution to prevent an outbreak. Surveillance data shows that the three cases were confirmed in the Negril health district and was detected in three children ages two, three and five. Health Promotion and Education Officer for the parish, Gerald Miller,...
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Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (centre) inspects graduates of the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Intake 2022/01 during the Passing Out Parade on Friday (March 17) at Up Park Camp, Kingston. He is accompanied by Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Capt. Easton Douglas (left), and and Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel A. P. Henry.
National Security

PHOTOS: JNSC Passing Out Parade

Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (centre) inspects graduates of the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Intake 2022/01 during the Passing Out Parade on Friday (March 17) at Up Park Camp, Kingston. He is accompanied by Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Capt. Easton Douglas (left), and and Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel A. P. Henry.
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), join in the symbolic presentation of a cheque valued at $82 million by GraceKennedy (GK) Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Don Wehby (second right) to Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) President, Keith Wellington (left). The occasion was the media launch of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs) at the National Stadium on Wednesday (March 15). Also sharing in the moment are CEO of GK Foods-Domestic, Frank James (third left); CEO of GK Financial Group, Grace Burnett (fourth left); and Olympic gold medalist, Briana Williams. Champs will be held at the National Stadium from March 28 to April 1.
SportYouth

PHOTOS: Launch of CHAMPS 2023

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), join in the symbolic presentation of a cheque valued at $82 million by GraceKennedy (GK) Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Don Wehby (second right) to Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) President, Keith Wellington (left). The occasion was the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).
Budget 2023/2024ParliamentPrime MinisterTransport

PM Announces Williamsfield to Hodges Leg of Southern Coastal Highway

The Government plans to extend the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project further westward from Williamsfield in Manchester to Hodges in St. Elizabeth. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the disclosure in his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16), said the scope of the project includes improvements of the...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right) and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon Franklin Witter (left), listen keenly as farmer and owner of Kingsley Palmer Enterprises in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, Kingsley Palmer, talks about the preservation of his tomato plants, despite the drought. Occasion was a tour of farms in the parish by the Minister, on Wednesday (March 15).
Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Tours Farms in St. Elizabeth

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Wednesday (March 15) toured farms in St. Elizabeth to examine how farmers are using various techniques to preserve and grow their crops, despite the drought. Mr. Charles Jr. toured farms in the areas of Nain, Junction, Top Hill, Malvern, Flagaman, among others. Speaking to journalists during the tour, the Minister...
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