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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)

KINGSTON, August 5 (JIS): The Government will shortly commence a review of the legislative framework governing the delivery and regulation of utilities. This, according to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is to ensure customers are protected, particularly during...
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)
Triskal Willacy, Administrative Assistant
Triskal Willacy, Administrative Assistant

‘Jamaica 62: One Love… To The World’
Patrons enjoy the activities at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) booth located at Independence Village, National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on August 3.
Patrons enjoy the activities at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) booth located at Independence Village, National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on August 3.

PHOTOS: JIS Booth at Independence Village

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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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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (centre), presents a gift to President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Akihiko Tanaka, during his courtesy call and site visit at ODPEM’s head office on Haining Road in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31). Looking on is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Smith. Mr. Tanaka and other JICA officials were updated during the visit on the Improvement of Emergency Communication System Project in Jamaica, a collaborative effort between ODPEM and the Agency.
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PHOTOS: JICA President Visits ODPEM

Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (centre), presents a gift to President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Akihiko Tanaka, during his courtesy call and site visit at ODPEM’s head office on Haining Road in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31). Looking on is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development,...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), presents two bags of fertiliser to Manchester farmer, Peter Stevenson (centre), who was impacted during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The presentation was made during a ceremony at the National Irrigation Commission’s (NIC) Newport/Duff House Office in Manchester on Wednesday (July 31). The fertiliser was part of a batch donated by Newport Fersan Jamaica Limited in support of the Government’s post-hurricane recovery efforts. Assisting with the presentation (from left) are: Vice Chair, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Manchester Parish Advisory Board, Damion Young; Manchester Southern Member of Parliament, Robert Chin; and Newport Fersan Sales Manager, Denton Alvaranga.
Agriculture

PHOTOS: Agriculture Minister Hands Over Fertiliser To Manchester Farmers Impacted By Hurricane Beryl

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), presents two bags of fertiliser to Manchester farmer, Peter Stevenson (centre), who was impacted during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The presentation was made during a ceremony at the National Irrigation Commission’s (NIC) Newport/Duff House Office in Manchester on Wednesday (July 31). The fertiliser was part of a batch...
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