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Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), shares a moment with 2022 Festival Song Competition winner, Sacaj, who walked away with the coveted trophy for her original entry, ‘Nuh Wey Nice Like Yard’. The finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competition took place on July 28 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), shares a moment with 2022 Festival Song Competition winner, Sacaj, who walked away with the coveted trophy for her original entry, ‘Nuh Wey Nice Like Yard’. The finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competition took place on July 28 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.

Sacaj’s ‘Nuh Wey Nice Like Yard’ Is 2022 Festival Song

Sacaj with her original entry, ‘Nuh Wey Nice Like Yard’, was crowned the winner of the 2022 Festival Song Competition. The St. Mary native walked away with a trophy and $3 million in prize money at the grand finals of...
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COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Thursday, July 28, 2022
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), presents the Best Performing Region award to Parish Manager of the North East Regional Health Authority’s Nadia Nunes (centre). Occasion was the Healthcare Leadership Graduation Ceremony held at RIU Hotel in Mammee Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday, July 28. Looking is Acting Deputy President of the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, Dr. Haldane Johnson.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), presents the Best Performing Region award to Parish Manager of the North East Regional Health Authority’s Nadia Nunes (centre). Occasion was the Healthcare Leadership Graduation Ceremony held at RIU Hotel in Mammee Bay, St. Ann, on Thursday, July 28. Looking is Acting Deputy President of the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, Dr. Haldane Johnson.

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Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (fifth from left), breaks ground for the implementation of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Safe Passage Project at the Roehampton Primary School in St. James on July 28. Also participating are (from left) Acting Commander of the St. James Police Division, Superintendent Carlos Russell; Board Chairperson at Roehampton Primary , Francine Lawrence; Principal of Roehampton Primary, Dane Julius; Head Boy at Roehampton Primary, Tyrese Clayton; Senior Manager of Social Development at JSIF, Mona Sue Ho; Head Girl at Roehampton Primary, Yahniel McIntyre; Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information – Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock and Founder of Odell Allen Construction, Odell Allen.
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (fifth from left), breaks ground for the implementation of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Safe Passage Project at the Roehampton Primary School in St. James on July 28. Also participating are (from left) Acting Commander of the St. James Police Division, Superintendent Carlos Russell; Board Chairperson at Roehampton Primary , Francine Lawrence; Principal of Roehampton Primary, Dane Julius; Head Boy at Roehampton Primary, Tyrese Clayton; Senior Manager of Social Development at JSIF, Mona Sue Ho; Head Girl at Roehampton Primary, Yahniel McIntyre; Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information – Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock and Founder of Odell Allen Construction, Odell Allen.

Ground Broken for Safe Passage Project at Roehampton Primary in St. James
Chairman of the Minimum Wage Advisory Commission, Dr. Ronald Robinson, addresses a National Minimum Wage Consultation, held at the Almond Tree Restaurant in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Wednesday, July 27.
Chairman of the Minimum Wage Advisory Commission, Dr. Ronald Robinson, addresses a National Minimum Wage Consultation, held at the Almond Tree Restaurant in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Wednesday, July 27.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives recently. Listening (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
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House Approves Report of Joint Select Committee on Firearms Act

The House of Representatives recently approved the report and recommendations of the Joint Select Committee on the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction and Regulation) Act (2022). The Report outlines the recommended changes to the Bill, following the review and deliberations of the Joint Select Committee. “Having regard to the number of amendments, it is proposed that the original Bill that was tabled...
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the adoption of the Savanna la-Mar Primary School in Westmoreland was signed by representatives of Dreams To Reality (DTR) Foundation, Dequity Capital Management and the school, at the Ministry of Education and Youth in Kingston on Thursday (July 28). Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (standing fourth left), points out something of interest, while (seated from left) Principal of Savanna-la-Mar Primary, Megan Berry; Chairman, DTR Foundation, Garold Hamilton; and school board Chairman, Laumond Senior, affix their signatures to the agreement. Also looking on (standing from left) are students Andrew Romans and Emily Palmer; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris; Chief Executive Officer, Dequity Capital Adrian Smith; and students De’Asia Thomas and Shevoy Reynolds.
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Savanna-La-Mar Primary School Adopted

The Savanna-la-Mar Primary School will benefit from financial assistance of US$10,000 per annum over the next two years under the revised Adopt-A-School Programme of the National Education Trust (NET). A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide the support was signed by representatives of Dreams To Reality (DTR) Foundation, Dequity Capital Management and the school, during a ceremony held at the...
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High Street, Black River to be Closed Today

High Street in Black River, St. Elizabeth will be closed today (July 29). The road which is the main thoroughfare through the town will be closed at 8:00 am and will reopen at 2:00 am on Saturday, July 30. The road is being closed in order to facilitate the staging of the Black River Day activities. The activities are being...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), listens as United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (right), extends well wishes to workers prior to their departure from the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (July 28), for the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, en route to the US, to participate in the seasonal farm-work programme.
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PHOTO: Minister Samuda and Ambassador Nick Perry Visit MLSS Overseas Employment Centre

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (second left), listens as United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (right), extends well wishes to workers prior to their departure from the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (July 28), for the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, en route to...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), in discussion with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices on North Street in Kingston, on Thursday (July 28). Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden. Ambassador Perry also visited the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston.
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PHOTOS: Minister Samuda Gets Courtesy Call from Us Ambassador Nick Perry

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), in discussion with United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, during the diplomat’s courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices on North Street in Kingston, on Thursday (July 28). Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden. Ambassador Perry also visited the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre...
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