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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents the keys to a social housing unit to Duckenfield resident, Keith James, in St. Thomas Eastern, on Wednesday (October 26). At left is Member of Parliament for the constituency, Dr. Michelle Charles.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents the keys to a social housing unit to Duckenfield resident, Keith James, in St. Thomas Eastern, on Wednesday (October 26). At left is Member of Parliament for the constituency, Dr. Michelle Charles.

Social Housing Units Presented to Residents in St. Thomas

Three social housing units were handed over to deserving residents in St. Thomas Eastern on Wednesday (October 26), under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The beneficiaries, Keith James of Duckenfield; Nimroy Henry, Harbour Head in Port Morant; and Dawn...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), is in discussion with Sales Representative for Diamond Fertiliser, Orlando Rojas (centre), and Vice-President at Hi-Pro, Colonel (Ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie, during the launch of the Diamond-R/Purkote Controlled Release Fertiliser (CRF) technology, at the AC Marriot Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 26).
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), is in discussion with Sales Representative for Diamond Fertiliser, Orlando Rojas (centre), and Vice-President at Hi-Pro, Colonel (Ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie, during the launch of the Diamond-R/Purkote Controlled Release Fertiliser (CRF) technology, at the AC Marriot Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 26).

Farmers Encouraged to Improve Soil Nutrition
Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson (right), assures St. Thomas residents, whose homes were destroyed by fire recently, of the Government’s support. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the new Yallahs Fire Station in the parish on Wednesday (October 26).
Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson (right), assures St. Thomas residents, whose homes were destroyed by fire recently, of the Government’s support. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the new Yallahs Fire Station in the parish on Wednesday (October 26).

Gov’t Providing Support for St. Thomas Fire Victims
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining

Improved Water Supply in St. Elizabeth South Eastern
President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Michael Myles, addresses the association’s 76th annual educational conference held at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny on October 25.
President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Michael Myles, addresses the association’s 76th annual educational conference held at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny on October 25.

Public Health Inspectors Hailed as Vanguards

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Cinematographer, Sissy Reyes (left), in conversation with Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte; Journalist with SBS TV, Australia, Darren Mara (third left) and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Wayne O. Robertson, prior to the Minister’s interview at Jamaica House on October 26.
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Republic Status Would Complete Move to Independence – Minister

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says transitioning from a constitutional monarchy to a republic is critical to completing the move to independence. In an interview with SBS TV Australia, on October 26 at Jamaica House, Mrs. Malahoo Forte said the move to independence is “much larger than what has been done so far”. “The general...
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Senior Deputy Superintendent and Public Relations Officer of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a JIS Think Tank on October 20 about activities for Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week 2022 from October 23 to 29.
CommunityFire Safety

JFB Reminds Public to Report Fires Immediately

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding the public to call the nearest fire station or 110 the moment a fire starts. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Senior Deputy Superintendent and Public Relations Officer of the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, said the length of time that it takes to call the Jamaica Fire Brigade impacts the...
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Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, makes her contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 25.
NIDS

MP Urges Campaign on Organ Donation

Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, is calling for a national campaign to encourage organ donation. Making her contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 25, Dr. Charles said the decision to donate an organ can be considered one of the most generous gifts a person can give. “I...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining
Health & Wellness

$30-Million Upgrade for Malvern Health Centre

Approximately $30 million will be spent to upgrade and renovate the Malvern Health Centre in St. Elizabeth. Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and Member of Parliament, St. Elizabeth South Eastern, Hon. Franklin Witter, made the disclosure during his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 26. He...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (October 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Education

Process for Establishing School Boards to be Revamped

The Ministry of Education and Youth is working to modernise the framework for the establishment of boards of management for schools, says Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams. She said that the process will involve creating supporting legislation to guide the procedure for assembling boards as well as the establishment of a database of potential board members. “We have to make...
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United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Americas and Overseas Territories, Hon. Jesse Norman (centre) is handed a Buster Density Meter by First Secretary of Border Force International-Jamaica with the British High Commission, Michael Gorrie (right). Several of the devices, donated by the UK Government, were handed over during a ceremony on Tuesday (October 25) at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) head office, Newport East, Kingston. Looking on (from left) are Acting Deputy Commissioner of Operations, JCA, Selina Clarke-Graham; Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Border Protection, JCA, Marlon Lowe; and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater. The donation is part of the ongoing UK-Jamaica collaboration to tackle the issue of arms smuggling.
Social Security

PHOTOS: UK Gov’t Donates Buster Density Meter to Jamaica Customs

United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Americas and Overseas Territories, Hon. Jesse Norman (centre) is handed a Buster Density Meter by First Secretary of Border Force International-Jamaica with the British High Commission, Michael Gorrie (right). Several of the devices, donated by the UK Government, were handed over during a ceremony on Tuesday (October 25) at the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA)...
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