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The delegation from The Bahamas and representatives from National Water Commission (NWC) and MIYA Jamaica during the one-day site visit in Portmore.
The delegation from The Bahamas and representatives from National Water Commission (NWC) and MIYA Jamaica during the one-day site visit in Portmore.

The Bahamas to Replicate Jamaica’s Non- Revenue Water Reduction Programme

The positive results of the non-revenue water (NRW) reduction programme in Portmore, St. Catherine, have inspired the Government of The Bahamas to roll out a similar initiative. Portmore is saving up to 1.5 million gallons of water per day under...
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Annual Shelter Management Conference, held on August 25, at the Scouts Association of Jamaica headquarters in St. Andrew.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Annual Shelter Management Conference, held on August 25, at the Scouts Association of Jamaica headquarters in St. Andrew.

KSAMC to Make Arrangements for Removal of Garbage
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing left) and Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (standing, right) observe, as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (seated left) and Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs in Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Dr. Amery Browne, sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance trade relations between both during a brief ceremony held on Tuesday (August 29), in the twin island Republic.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing left) and Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (standing, right) observe, as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (seated left) and Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs in Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Dr. Amery Browne, sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance trade relations between both during a brief ceremony held on Tuesday (August 29), in the twin island Republic.

Jamaica and TT Sign MoU to Strengthen Trade Ties
Secretary at the Board of Supervision, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Treka Lewis.
Secretary at the Board of Supervision, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Treka Lewis.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Treat the Homeless with Respect
Jamaica Library Service Board Chairman, Paul Lalor (left), presents National 15-20 Runner-Up in the 2021 National Reading Competition, Suwayne Cameron, with a trophy and books during the awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on August 26. Ms Cameron represented the Manchester Parish Library Network.
Jamaica Library Service Board Chairman, Paul Lalor (left), presents National 15-20 Runner-Up in the 2021 National Reading Competition, Suwayne Cameron, with a trophy and books during the awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on August 26. Ms Cameron represented the Manchester Parish Library Network.

2021 and 2022 National Reading Competition Champions Awarded

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Celebrated Jamaican Actor, Director, Producer, and Playwright, Oliver Samuels.
CultureEntertainment

Oliver Samuels Starring in Comeback Series

Jamaican cultural icon, Oliver Samuels, is making a comeback to the stage with his new work, ‘Oliver At Large: Oliver Back a Yaad’. The play is a reboot of his popular ‘Oliver at Large’ series, which catapulted him to international fame as a one-of-a-kind comedic talent. The Actor, Director, Producer and Playwright told JIS News that the series is a...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Sandown Palms housing development in Portmore, St. Catherine, on August 26.
Development

Government to Complete All Development Projects on the Books

The Government remains committed to completing all development projects that are on the books and not yet executed, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has said. “We have learnt from the errors which have held projects down for eight or 12 years, and we are not making the same mistakes in the new projects,” he said. The Prime Minister...
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Acting Director, Communication and Customer Service, Accountant General’s Department, Kelsea Chambers.
Finance & Public ServiceSocial Security

Pensioners to Benefit from Mobile Life Certificate Collection Drive

More than 2,000 Government pensioners islandwide are to benefit from the Accountant General’s Department’s (AGD) fifth mobile life certificate collection drive. From September 5 to17, the Department will visit 11 of the 14 parishes, giving individuals the opportunity to submit, collect and certify life certificates, and get customer service support on the spot. The tour is being done in partnership...
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Finance & Public Service

Consumption Taxes for July due Wednesday, August 31

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that Consumption Taxes for the month of July are due on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, to include GCT, SCT, TCT and GART. This is in keeping with the requirement for these taxpayers to make their monthly Consumption Tax Returns and payments on the last working day of the month, after the end...
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