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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).

Trees to be Planted Along New Road Projects

The Forestry Department will be collaborating with the National Works Agency (NWA) to plant trees along all new road projects islandwide.  Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the trees will soften the impact of the infrastructure works, improve...
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).

15 Ecologically Sensitive Areas Identified for Protection
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).

Special Security Operations to be Established at Major Infrastructure Projects
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), observes as Bromley Primary School student, Hadasia Thompson, turns on a tap symbolising the commissioning into service of the Macka Hill Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary Southeast, on Wednesday (March 15). Also observing (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for the area, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; National Water Commission (NWC) Vice President of Operations, Herman Fagan, and Regional Manager, David Pryce.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), observes as Bromley Primary School student, Hadasia Thompson, turns on a tap symbolising the commissioning into service of the Macka Hill Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary Southeast, on Wednesday (March 15). Also observing (from left) are: Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for the area, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; National Water Commission (NWC) Vice President of Operations, Herman Fagan, and Regional Manager, David Pryce.

Macka Hill in St. Mary Gets Reliable Water Supply
Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Student Participation in Annual JCDC Festival Competitions Remains High

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), comforts Beryl Edwards, mother of late former national women’s basketball representative, Simone Edwards, during a Service of Thanksgiving for the athlete, on Wednesday (March 15), at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew. At left is Ms. Edwards’ father, Aston Edwards.
Sport

Sport Minister Hails Late Former National Women’s Basketball Player

Late Jamaican basketballer, Simone Edwards, has been hailed as the “perfect example” of individuals who have not allowed their humble beginnings to prevent them from attaining success. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the comment while addressing a Service of Thanksgiving for the former national women’s basketball team representative, at the University of Technology (UTech)...
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Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
JIS Think TankLegal and Constitutional Affairs

CAC Urges Consumers to Understand Contracts Before Signing

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging customers to ensure that contracts for products and services being obtained, especially with financial institutions, are fully understood before entering into any agreement. “Whether it is a micro credit lending agency, commercial bank, credit union or a mortgage, ensure that you understand fully what you are getting into. Ask all the important questions...
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Works / Construction

Traffic diversion to be effected along Grantham to Trout Hall main road, Clarendon

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the motoring public that a section of the Trout Hall to Grantham main road, Clarendon will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 16. The road will be closed in the vicinity of the old orange orchard in order to facilitate emergency drainage repairs. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Southern Region, Howard Hendriks says...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
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PM Makes Budget Debate Presentation Today

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will make his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16). He is expected to highlight accomplishments and speak on matters relating to housing, water, the environment, national security, among other national imperatives. The Prime Minister’s presentation comes against the background of Jamaica’s full recovery from...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), shakes hands with French Economic Counsellor, Stephan Dubost (left), while Ambassador of France in Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, looks on. Occasion was a meeting at OPM on March 15, to discuss the continued cooperation on areas of sustainable development between France and Jamaica.
Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Senator Samuda Meets with French Delegation

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), shakes hands with French Economic Counsellor, Stephan Dubost (left), while Ambassador of France in Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, looks on. Occasion was a meeting at OPM on March 15, to discuss the continued cooperation on areas of sustainable development between France and...
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Research and Development Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Gleasia Reid Smith.
EducationYouth

CPFSA Hosts Anti-Bullying Workshop Thursday

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will host its third anti-bullying workshop series on Thursday (March 16). The online event will focus on the ‘Bystander Effect’ which happens when a group of people watch a bullying incident and no one responds. Research and Development Manager at the CPFSA, Gleasia Reid Smith, told JIS News, that bullying is influenced...
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Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre, seated), with participants at the recent 2023 Nevalliance International Women’s Conference, held at the Hofstra University in New York, United States (US). Mrs. Holness delivered the keynote address.
Gender Affairs

Caribbean Region Global Example for Gender Mainstreaming – Deputy Speaker

The Caribbean region has become a “global example” for gender mainstreaming, says wife of the Prime Minister and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness. Addressing the recent 2023 Nevalliance International Women’s Conference, at the Hofstra University in New York, United States (US), Mrs. Holness said the process of assessing the implications for women and...
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