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Angelique Chen of St Mary (centre) shows off her vertical drum planter to patron, Tamica Afflick (left) and Dean of the Consular Corps of Jamaica, Robert Scott (right) at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon on Saturday (July 30).
Angelique Chen of St Mary (centre) shows off her vertical drum planter to patron, Tamica Afflick (left) and Dean of the Consular Corps of Jamaica, Robert Scott (right) at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon on Saturday (July 30).

Youth in Agriculture Shine at Denbigh

The best of the country’s youth in agriculture was on full display as the three-day Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show got underway on Saturday (July 30). The innovations and best practices by young farmers and agriculture students were the...
Jamaica 4-H Clubs Marketing Officer, Jovaughn Bailey (right), shows patrons an aquaponics unit on day one of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon on Saturday (July 30).
Jamaica 4-H Clubs Marketing Officer, Jovaughn Bailey (right), shows patrons an aquaponics unit on day one of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon on Saturday (July 30).

‘Bounce Back Denbigh’ Off to a Great Start
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents 63-year-old Meakrose Robinson of Berlin District, St. Elizabeth with the keys to her new home, which was built under Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The two-bedroom unit, constructed at a cost of approximately $5.8 million, was handed over on Friday, July 29.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents 63-year-old Meakrose Robinson of Berlin District, St. Elizabeth with the keys to her new home, which was built under Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The two-bedroom unit, constructed at a cost of approximately $5.8 million, was handed over on Friday, July 29.

63- Year- Old Meakrose Robinson Gets New Home
Members of the Ashish Health Care Organisation (in white shirts) assisting persons attending a recent health fair in St. Mary.
Members of the Ashish Health Care Organisation (in white shirts) assisting persons attending a recent health fair in St. Mary.

‘Free Fun Fair’ at Annotto Bay Sports Complex Monday
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right) converses with Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon Matthew Samuda (centre) and National Water Commission (NWC) President, Mark Barnett (left) during a ceremony to commission into service the $129 million Sandy Ground to Black River Replacement Pipeline in St. Elizabeth, on Friday, July 29.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness (right) converses with Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon Matthew Samuda (centre) and National Water Commission (NWC) President, Mark Barnett (left) during a ceremony to commission into service the $129 million Sandy Ground to Black River Replacement Pipeline in St. Elizabeth, on Friday, July 29.

PM Commissions Sandy Bank to Black River Replacement Pipeline into Service

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Government Senator, Don Wehby.
Transport

“Cannot Be Business as Usual” on the Roads – Senator Wehby

Government Senator, Don Wehby, says that the new Road Traffic Regulations 2022, will go a far way in restoring law and order on the nation’s roads. Citing the loss of lives and financial strain from road crashes, he said “it cannot be business as usual.” “So, I am in full support of these regulations to overhaul the framework for the...
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Councillor Everes Coke of the Maroon Town Division, St. James South.
CultureEmancipation

Flagstaff Emancipation Family Fun Day Returns

Residents of Flagstaff and surrounding areas in St. James are gearing up for the return of their premier community event, the Flagstaff Emancipation Family Fun Day on Monday (August 1). The event, which resumes after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions, will be held at the Flagstaff Community Centre starting at 10:00 a.m. and entry will be free of...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, speaks at the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) 120th anniversary youth dialogue at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus on Thursday (July 28).
Health & Wellness

Future Doctors Urged to Be Compassionate

Medical students, who are preparing to enter the health sector are being urged to show compassion in the delivery of care to Jamaicans. State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, who gave the charge, said that while health professionals must be properly skilled with the competencies required to do their jobs “giving attention to the...
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President of the South St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Shades of Elegance Limited, Treacha Reid.
CultureIndependence

Old Harbour Celebrates Jamaica 60

A Jamaica 60 flag raising ceremony will be held in Old Harbour Square in Old Harbour, St. Catherine on Sunday (July 31), starting at 3:30 p.m.The event is organised by the Old Harbour Zone Cultural Committee in partnership with the South St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce (SSCC). It will include a march past by uniformed groups led by the Jamaica...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) speaks with journalists following a tour of the sand dunes in Great Bay, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth on Friday, July 29. He is joined by (from left) Major Projects Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Orville Reynolds, and Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Environment

Stiffer Fines Coming for Environmental Breaches

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the environmental laws will be amended to impose more stringent fines on persons found guilty of breaches. The objective is to deter illegal activity that pose a threat to the country’s natural resources. Speaking with journalists during a tour of the sand dunes at Great Bay in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth on...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the 8th staging of Black River Day in St. Elizabeth on Friday, July 29. Listening are Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Witter (second left); Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (second right); and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right).
Development

Gov’t Targets Southern Jamaica For Development Of New City

The Government is targeting the southern section of the island for the development of a new city in Jamaica. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing the 8th staging of Black River Day in St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 29). “We are looking at the southern end and it appears to be that we are...
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Media and Public Relations Manager, Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Audrey Williams
Energy

JPS Postpaid Customers Get $525 Million Subsidy on July Bills

A total of 459,764 Jamaica Public Service (JPS) postpaid customers received a 20 per cent contribution towards their energy bills in July amounting to approximately $525 million. The contribution, which was for energy used in the month of June, was provided under the Government’s Co-Pay Subsidy programme. A total of 9,998 prepaid customers also received $29,994,000. The four-month Co-Pay Subsidy...
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