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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), unveils a plaque signaling the opening of the new Departures Retail Area at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James, on December 14. Assisting the Minister is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe.

New Departures Retail Area Opens at the Sangster International Airport

The new Departures Retail Area at the Sangster International Airport is being hailed by Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw, as a welcome addition to the passenger experience, which is critical to the overall success of an airport....

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press conference at his offices in New Kingston on Thursday (December 15).

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, DPhil, MP

Jamaica Reaches Staff Level Agreement with the IMF

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), addresses the launch of Jamaica’s new series of banknotes at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) on Wednesday (December 15). Others pictured (from left) are Country Director (Caribbean), De La Rue, Gareth Evans; and BOJ Deputy Governor, Natalie Haynes.

Gov’t Embarking on Sensitisation Campaign for New Banknotes

National Epidemiologist (Acting), Dr. Ardene Harris, addressing the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ end-of-year press conference in Kingston on Thursday (December 15).

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Jamaicans Urged Take Precautions Against the Flu

Jamaicans are being urged to take precautions against the Influenza (flu) virus. National Epidemiologist (Acting), Dr. Ardene Harris, in making the call, said that since the start of the flu season in October, there has been an increase in hospital admissions for acute respiratory infections among children aged six months to four years old. The flu season will continue until...

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New Banknotes Unveiled

Jamaica’s new banknotes have arrived and are slated for phased release into circulation in 2023. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, unveiled the printed polymer notes during a press conference at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) on Thursday (December 15). “These notes are quite different from the notes that exist today. They feel different,...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) monthly meeting on Tuesday (December 13), at its downtown Kingston offices.

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Mayor Outlines Development Projects for City Next Year

Plans for the upcoming year include more sustainable development projects and renovations taking place across the City, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams. “I am excited for the next phase of our strategic development plans and what our redeveloped and transformed city will be like in years to come,” the Mayor said, at the- monthly meeting of the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), unveil a sign to mark the official opening of the Coore’s Ferry FESCO Service Station on Mandela Highway on December 13. Also sharing the occasion (from left) are Managing Director, Coore

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FESCO Officially Opens New Service Station on Mandela Highway

The Future Energy Source Company Limited (FESCO) has expanded its network to 18 service stations across the island, the most recent being the Coore's Ferry FESCO Service Station on the Mandela Highway in Kingston. Since the company began operating its dealer-owned stations in February 2013, it has made a remarkable transformation and is currently valued at $2.8 billion. Minister of...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator, Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) monthly meeting on December 13 at its downtown Kingston offices.

3 years ago Local Government

KSAMC Advocates for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) continues work to eliminate stigma and discrimination against persons living with HIV/AIDS. In his address at the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on December 13 at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices, Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams, said this remains a priority for the Corporation....

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), presents a plaque to Justice of the Peace (JP), Kenneth Shaw, during the St. Andrew Justices of the Peace Association’s annual awards banquet held recently at the AC Kingston Hotel. This year’s staging honoured 36 JPs who continue to provide exemplary service to their respective communities and businesses with the highest level of integrity.

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PHOTOS: St Andrew JPs Awards

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), presents a plaque to Justice of the Peace (JP), Kenneth Shaw, during the St. Andrew Justices of the Peace Association’s annual awards banquet held recently at the AC Kingston Hotel. This year’s staging honoured 36 JPs who continue to provide exemplary service to their respective communities and businesses with the highest level of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), greets a resident of the Marie Atkins Night Shelter. Looking on are other residents of the facility who also received gift packages from the Prime Minister. The occasion was the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) end-of-year senior citizens treat. The event was held on the lawns of the OPM, on Wednesday (December 14).

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Office of the Prime Minister Fêtes Seniors

Two hundred and eighteen golden-agers were fêted during the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM’s) annual end-of-year senior citizens treat, on Wednesday (December 14). The seniors, who were drawn from the Golden Age Home, Marie Atkins Night Shelter, Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre, and George Abraham’s Home in the Corporate Area, were treated to lunch while enjoying live entertainment on the...