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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (August 5) addressing the joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives in commemoration of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence, which will be celebrated on August 6.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (August 5) addressing the joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives in commemoration of Jamaica’s 60th anniversary of Independence, which will be celebrated on August 6.

Special Sitting of Parliament for Jamaica 60

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says in the 60th year of political independence, the country has much to be proud of and to celebrate. Addressing a joint sitting of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Friday...
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, shakes the hand of the Republic of Namibia’s Minister for Presidential Affairs, Hon. Christine Hoebes, following a meeting at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on Friday (August 5).
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, shakes the hand of the Republic of Namibia’s Minister for Presidential Affairs, Hon. Christine Hoebes, following a meeting at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on Friday (August 5).

Jamaica to Extend Support to Namibia in Tourism Recovery
Director of Children and Family Services at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency , Warren Thompson, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on July 25, 2022.
Director of Children and Family Services at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency , Warren Thompson, speaking at a JIS Think Tank on July 25, 2022.

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Coordinator for the Science and Technology Education Unit at the Scientific Research Council, (SRC) Kavelle Hylton, invites teachers across Jamaica to participate in the Council’s summer attachment programme.
Coordinator for the Science and Technology Education Unit at the Scientific Research Council, (SRC) Kavelle Hylton, invites teachers across Jamaica to participate in the Council’s summer attachment programme.

SRC Revives Summer Attachment Programme for Teachers
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the resumption ceremony for the Western Children and Adolescents Hospital project in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (August 5).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the resumption ceremony for the Western Children and Adolescents Hospital project in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (August 5).

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Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (third left), and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), lead in celebrating the establishment of a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot in the community of Point Hill, in the parish, on August 4. Others (from left) are Vice President of the Point Hill Community Development Committee, Anna-Kim Williams; Field Supervisor with the Social Development Commission (SDC), Jeremy Jones; Community Development Officer with the SDC, Shaunette Flemming; Corporal Dennis Williams, and Guidance Counsellor at the Point Hill Primary School, Feliciano Thorpe.
CommunityTechnology

Point Hill Residents Get Free Wi-Fi

Residents in the St. Catherine community of Point Hill now have access to a free secured Wi-Fi hotspot, installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF). The system was officially commissioned into service on August 4, with Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, telling the residents that they have an opportunity to further enhance...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), introduces State Minister in the Ministry, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell (right) to Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), His Excellency Michael Lodge. They were attending a reception held at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston headquarters on August 3, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Marks 40th Anniversary of Law of the Sea Convention

As Jamaica marks 60 years of Independence this year, the country’s historic role in the development and adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is being hailed. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, said that the country’s contribution ranks among the island’s proudest and most significant contribution...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents new Ruthven Towers homeowner, Paula Brown, with the keys to her apartment, during Wednesday’s (August 3) official opening of the complex, situated at 1-3 Ruthven Road, St. Andrew. The complex was developed by the National Housing Trust (NHT).
HousingPrime Minister

NHT Targets 7,138 Housing Solutions Under Developers Programme

The National Housing Trust (NHT) plans to construct 7,138 housing solutions under its developers programme. Under the government policy initiative, introduced in 2019, private developers are invited to participate in the development of properties held in the NHT’s land bank. The Trust has lands in St. James, Trelawny, St. Mary, St. Elizabeth, St. Ann, Manchester, Westmoreland, Kingston and St. Andrew....
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, displays the voluminous tender document for the Spanish Town Hospital redevelopment project in St. Catherine. He was addressing a ceremony to officially launch the tender process at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday (August 4).
DevelopmentHealth & Wellness

Gov’t Invites Bids for Spanish Town Hospital Redevelopment Project

International and local contractors are being invited to participate in the tender process for the redevelopment of the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, which will see a complete overhaul of the facility. The successful bidder will be tasked with constructing a modern, six-storey structure with an estimated area of 17,633 square metres of space, that will include several points...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda
LabourPress ReleaseSocial Security

Monday, August 8, 2022 is a Normal Working Day

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising members of the public that Monday, August 8, 2022, is a normal working day. Section 2 of the Holidays (Public General) Act, and the Schedule to said Act, provide that Independence Day shall be celebrated on the 6th day of August. However, where August 6th falls on a Sunday, Independence Day...
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The majestic Dunn’s River Falls located in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. As part of the ‘Summa Thrills’ promotion being offered by the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls & Park, residents and non-residents can climb the falls, participate in the ‘Tek-A-Hike’ experience and Zip across the falls for $5,000 or US$75, respectively.
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Dunn’s River Offers Special Summer Package

Persons looking for an adventurous activity to do this summer are being encouraged to take advantage of the ‘Summa Thrills’ promotion, being offered by the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park. The promotion, which ends September 15, includes paying one cost to climb the Falls, ‘Tek-A-Hike’ and Zip over the Falls via the Chukka Falls Flyer. In addition, persons will...
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