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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).

Construction of Portmore Resilience Park to Begin August

Work is scheduled to begin in August on the development of a resilience park in Portmore that will serve as a hub for recreation, sports, wellness, and entertainment. The development comes as the Government moves to establish Portmore as the...

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

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

Westmoreland Health Department Urges Precaution Against Pink Eye

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.

PHOTOS: JNSC Passing Out Parade

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.

PHOTOS: Launch of CHAMPS 2023

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated fourth left), is surrounded by students and teachers from Hillel Academy and secondary schools across the island at the Model United Nations Inter-Club Summit held at Hillel Academy in St. Andrew on March 17.

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PHOTOS: G-G Attends Model United Nations Inter-Club Summit

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated fourth left), is surrounded by students and teachers from Hillel Academy and secondary schools across the island at the Model United Nations Inter-Club Summit held at Hillel Academy in St. Andrew on March 17.

Government Senator, Kavan Gayle, pays tribute to late former member of the Upper House and government minister, Delano Franklyn, during Friday’s (March 17) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.

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Senate Pays Tribute to Late Former Member and Government Minister, Delano Franklyn

The Senate, on Friday (March 17), paid tribute to late former member, Delano Franklyn, during its sitting at Gordon House. Mr. Franklyn, who was an Attorney-at-Law, also served as Chief Advisor to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, and Special Advisor to former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. He passed away on February 10, 2023,...

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).

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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...

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).

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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...

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.

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Hundreds of Farmers in St. Elizabeth to Benefit from US$200-Million Irrigation Scheme

Hundreds of farmers in the communities of Flagaman, Greenfield, Southfield and Top Hill, in St. Elizabeth, are to benefit from a US$200-million Pedro Plains Irrigation Scheme, with which the Government is moving ahead. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 16)....

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Mahogany Vale Dam to be Developed as A National Priority

The Government is to pursue the development of the Mahogany Vale Dam in St. Thomas as a national priority, ensuring reliable water supply for thousands of residents in the eastern end of the island. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his 2023/24 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 17)....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 16.

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Work on Southern Coastal Highway Progressing Steadily

Work on the multibillion-dollar Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project is moving steadily, states Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Making his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 16, he provided an update on Part B and the Eastern Section of the project. Mr. Holness said the plight of citizens who have endured...