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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official handover ceremony for New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) units to two beneficiaries in Cave Valley, St. Ann, on August 19.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official handover ceremony for New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) units to two beneficiaries in Cave Valley, St. Ann, on August 19.

Handling of Economy Results in Low Unemployment – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is crediting the Government’s handling of the economy for the decrease in Jamaica’s unemployment rate. “In these difficult times, what you want is steady management and steady leadership. You want a government that...
A section of May Pen in Clarendon, taken with the National Land Agency’s WingtraOne Generation II drone.
A section of May Pen in Clarendon, taken with the National Land Agency’s WingtraOne Generation II drone.

NLA Uses Drone Technology to Improve Services
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a press conference on the availability of teachers for the 2022/23 academic year, at the Ministry in Kingston, on Monday (August 22).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a press conference on the availability of teachers for the 2022/23 academic year, at the Ministry in Kingston, on Monday (August 22).

964 Specialist Teachers May Be Available for New School Year
Chair, Children’s Advisory Panel (CAP), Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Jessica Russell.
Chair, Children’s Advisory Panel (CAP), Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Jessica Russell.

Youth Encouraged to Join CPFSA’s Children’s Advisory Panel
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new two-bedroom unit to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Sophia Campbell (centre), in Cave Valley, St. Ann, on August 19. Assisting the Prime Minister is Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, who is also Member of Parliament for St. Ann South West. Ms. Campbell’s granddaughter, Zahara Walker, is being held by Mr. Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new two-bedroom unit to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Sophia Campbell (centre), in Cave Valley, St. Ann, on August 19. Assisting the Prime Minister is Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, who is also Member of Parliament for St. Ann South West. Ms. Campbell’s granddaughter, Zahara Walker, is being held by Mr. Holness.

NSHP Beneficiaries Grateful for New Houses

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The renovated Manchester Family Court, which was re-opened in December 2021.
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Justice Ministry Partners with NWA To Install Fibre Cables in Corporate Area Courts

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has partnered with the National Works Agency (NWA) to install fibre cables at eight courts in the Corporate Area. This has enabled the courts to share large volumes of information securely, as well as leverage other required services over the connection. As outlined in the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica 2021, the Office of the...
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New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Hyacinth Williams (second left), receives her keys from Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (left), in Retirement, St. Ann on August 19. Sharing the moment are Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee (second right), and St. Ann’s Bay Mayor, Councillor Sydney Stewart.
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Gov’t Committed to Fair Distribution of Houses for the Needy

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to finding a balance in how housing solutions are distributed to needy Jamaicans. Mr. Holness, who was speaking to reporters in Retirement, St. Ann on August 19, following the handing over of keys to two beneficiaries of the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), said the commitment includes facilitating...
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Director-General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry. (JIS File Photo)
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Notable Gains in Attaining National Goals Under Vision 2030 Jamaica

The country has recorded broad, notable gains across the four goals underpinning the long-term National Development Plan – Vision 2030 Jamaica. Being spearheaded by the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, the Plan seeks to position the island to achieve developed country status and make it the “place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business.” The national goals are...
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Custos of St. James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin (left), and President of the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), Dr. Lynden Rose (right), present the Golden Scale Award 2022 for the County of Cornwall to Justice of the Peace from St. Elizabeth, Jacob Bailey. Occasion was the entity’s 27th Golden Scale Awards Banquet at Hotel Grand A View in Montego Bay on Saturday, August 20.
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JPs Honored at Golden Scale Awards

Fifteen Justices of the Peace (JPs) from across Jamaica have been honoured for exemplary service by the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica (LMAJ). At the entity’s 27th Golden Scale Awards Banquet held at Hotel Grand A View in Montego Bay on Saturday (August 20), the men and women were hailed for sterling contribution to nation-building and to the delivery of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (third from left), join family members of late businessman, Anthony
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Anthony Hart Boulevard Unveiled in Mo’bay

Southern Cross Boulevard in the Freeport area of Montego Bay, St. James, has been renamed Anthony Hart Boulevard in honour of the late businessman and humanitarian. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, attended the road renaming ceremony held on Saturday (August 20). He hailed Mr. Hart as a visionary, who was instrumental in the development of the Montego Bay...
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