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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a wreath at the shrine of Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (August 17), to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the National Hero’s birth. Marcus Garvey, who is Jamaica’s first National Hero, was born in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on August 17, 1887. During his career, Garvey travelled extensively throughout many countries, observing the poor working and living conditions of black people. In 1914, he started the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in Jamaica. He was conferred with the Order of the National Hero in 1969.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, lays a wreath at the shrine of Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Wednesday (August 17), to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the National Hero’s birth. Marcus Garvey, who is Jamaica’s first National Hero, was born in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on August 17, 1887. During his career, Garvey travelled extensively throughout many countries, observing the poor working and living conditions of black people. In 1914, he started the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in Jamaica. He was conferred with the Order of the National Hero in 1969.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Marcus Garvey

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Harold Davis.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Harold Davis.

JBDC Launches New Website
Substance Abuse Officer for the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) Eastern Region, Marisha Burgess.
Substance Abuse Officer for the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) Eastern Region, Marisha Burgess.

NCDA Ramps Up Community Interventions
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the recent Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) Blue Ribbon First Responders Presentation Ceremony, at the University of Technology, Jamaica. Also participating in the event are (from left) Information Communications Technology Manager at the Transport Authority, Vernon Walters; Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie; President of the United Independent Congress (UIC), Joseph Patterson; Chief Operating Officer, British Caribbean Insurance Company, Michelle Anderson and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the recent Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) Blue Ribbon First Responders Presentation Ceremony, at the University of Technology, Jamaica. Also participating in the event are (from left) Information Communications Technology Manager at the Transport Authority, Vernon Walters; Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie; President of the United Independent Congress (UIC), Joseph Patterson; Chief Operating Officer, British Caribbean Insurance Company, Michelle Anderson and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.

TODSS and Partners Commended for First Responders Initiative
Registrar of Companies and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon.
Registrar of Companies and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon.

COVID-19 Compliance Relief Initiative Extended to January 31, 2023

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Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson
Health & Wellness

Hundreds to Benefit from Free NCD Screenings

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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell.
Foreign AffairsReturning Residents

Gov’t Develops Online Portal to Facilitate Returning Residents

The Government of Jamaica has developed a user-friendly online portal to streamline the application process for Jamaicans living overseas to obtain returning resident status. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, in making the disclosure, said that persons can access the application form on the Jamaica Customs Agency’s website at...
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Board Chairman, South East Regional Health Authority, Wentworth Charles (front, left), presents the Chairman’s Award for Exceptional Service to the team from the National Chest Hospital, during an awards banquet held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on August 16.
Health & Wellness

Healthcare Workers Honoured by SERHA

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, receives a gift from Lecturer in the School of Business Administration, University of Technology (UTech), Diana Shakes, after addressing a recent staff retreat at the institution’s Papine campus in St. Andrew.
EducationYouth

Business Graduates Urged to Help Improve Students’ Financial Literacy

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Bird Hunting Season August 20 to September 25

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Principal Director in the Office of the Cabinet, Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Karlene McKenzie Spencer.
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Change Champions to Drive Service Excellence in Public Sector

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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (second left), presents the Keys to the City of Kingston to former Mayor of Windhoek, Namibia, Dr. Job Amupanda (fourth left), who accepts on behalf of his city. The ceremony took place during a special sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), downtown Kingston, on August 16. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Town Clerk, KSAMC, Robert Hill; Councillor for the Vineyard Town Division, Andrew Swaby; Mona Division Councillor, Andrew Bellamy; Head of International Relations, Windhoek, Namibia, Chris Eita; and Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis.
Local Government

Keys to City of Kingston Presented to Windhoek, Namibia

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