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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), is presented with a computer by Premier of the Cayman Islands, Hon. Juliana O
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), is presented with a computer by Premier of the Cayman Islands, Hon. Juliana O'Connor-Connolly at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Monday (August 5). The Cayman Islands Premier handed over 40 devices in continuation of her country’s support to Jamaica’s recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. On July 18, Mrs. O'Connor-Connolly presented US$200,000 and an assortment of medical equipment to Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness.

PHOTOS: Jamaica Receives 40 Computers From Cayman Islands

 
Cover of the July issue of
Cover of the July issue of 'Big Up!' Magazine.

Minister Grange Hails Athletes
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Monday’s (August 5) launch of the Rebuild Jamaica Initiative, at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in downtown Kingston. Under the Initiative, Jamaicans whose homes were damaged or destroyed during the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl will receive relief grants from the Government.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Monday’s (August 5) launch of the Rebuild Jamaica Initiative, at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in downtown Kingston. Under the Initiative, Jamaicans whose homes were damaged or destroyed during the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl will receive relief grants from the Government.

Gov’t To Review Legislative Framework Governing Delivery And Regulation Of Utilities (JIS)
Teachers at the St. Catherine-based Crescent Primary School celebrate with their two top students, Kellisya Charles (third left) and Nathan Gersham (fourth left), at the school recently.
Teachers at the St. Catherine-based Crescent Primary School celebrate with their two top students, Kellisya Charles (third left) and Nathan Gersham (fourth left), at the school recently.

Crescent Primary Celebrates PEP Results (JIS)
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean Roy Bernard (left), presents the first-place trophy to winner of the Jamaica Gospel Star Competition, Jaida Messam, at the competition’s finals held on August 4 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean Roy Bernard (left), presents the first-place trophy to winner of the Jamaica Gospel Star Competition, Jaida Messam, at the competition’s finals held on August 4 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Gospel Star Finals (JIS)

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Independence

‘Jamaica 62: One Love… To The World’

Jamaica’s outstanding achievements over the past 62 years, since attaining political independence from Great Britain on August 6, 1962, remain a source of pride for many citizens at home and abroad. The theme for this year’s celebrations – ‘Jamaica 62: One Love... To the World’ –  has resonated deeply with many Jamaicans, reflecting their pride in the nation’s contributions on...
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Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake addresses the recent handover of 40 new vehicles to the police, valued over $313 million, held recently at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, in St. Andrew.
National Security

JCF Reports Drop In Road Fatalities

KINGSTON, Aug. 4 (JIS):  The Jamaica Constabulary Force is reporting a decrease in the number of road fatalities across the island.  Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake explained that in March 2024, there was an increase in road fatalities, where the country recorded 38 deaths, which represented a 27 per cent increase, compared to March 2023.  He said this demanded...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (right) along with US Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, pay tribute to former US Congressional Representative Sheila Jackson Lee at her funeral in Houston, Texas on August 1.
Emancipation

Ambassador Marks Pays Tribute To Us Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

HOUSTON, Aug. 3 (JIS):  Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks has described the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee, as a remarkable leader whose roots were deeply intertwined with Jamaican heritage.  Ambassador Marks was invited by the late congresswoman's family to deliver remarks at a funeral ceremony held at the Fallbrook Church in Houston, Texas on August 1. ...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Development

D Licence Coaching Course Launched

KINGSTON, Aug. 3 (JIS):  Five hundred school football coaches across the island now have the opportunity to earn their D licence certification.   Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, launched the training initiative during a ceremony held recently at the Jamaica Football Federation headquarters in Kingston.  Ms. Grange said that the training course, which will begin at...
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