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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...
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Education Minister Calls on Support of the Church
The Ministry of Education and Youth is seeking to rally the faith-based community in its drive to stamp out anti-social behaviours in schools. “We believe [that the church] can be a powerful ally in this quest to affect a change in behaviour,” said Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams. “The Ministry is seeking the support… of the church community in partnering...
Selection of Social Housing Beneficiaries Robust and Transparent – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government employs a robust and transparent approach in the selection of recipients under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). He said that the Administration has a duty to the people of Jamaica to ensure that the allocation of public resources and benefits is done without a hint of corruption or unfairness...
Minister Grange in Talks to Develop Motorsport
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Oliva Grange, says discussions are underway with the Jamaica Karting Association and the Jamaica Millennium Motoring Club to further develop motorsport locally. “The future looks good for (karting) and for motor racing and I am in discussions with the presidents of both entities to see how I can make a contribution as the...
Two Mothers in Cave Valley, St. Ann Get New Homes
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially handed over housing units to two deserving mothers in Cave Valley, St. Ann on Friday (August 19). The new homeowners are Jennifer Finnegan, who received a three-bedroom unit and Sophia Campbell, who is moving into a beautiful two-bedroom home. Ms. Finnegan had lost her home to a fire, while the area in...
National Security Ministry Rewards PEP Students
Eleven children of employees at the Ministry of National Security were recognised for outstanding performance in this year’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP). At a PEP Awards ceremony held on August 19 at the Ministry in Kingston, the students, who will attend secondary school in September, were presented with fully packed book bags containing various items needed for their lessons. Permanent...
Students Gain Robotics Skills at Five-Day Camp
Over 80 primary and secondary level students were exposed to skills in robotics, engineering, and coding at a free five-day camp, which ended on Friday, August 19. The Junior Creators Robotics Camp, organised by Supreme Ventures Foundation in partnership with Halls of Learning, was being staged for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participating students, including...