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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis (second left); and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams (second right), participate in the St. James Parish Emancipation/Independence service in Montego Bay on Sunday (July 31). They are joined by the Mayor’s wife, Shirley Williams (third from left), and Justice of the Peace, Lorna Cohall.

Use Jamaica 60 to Recommit to Nation-Building – Mayor Williams

Jamaicans are being urged to use the celebration of the nation’s 60th year of independence to recommit to working together for the good of the country. Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Leeroy Williams,...

The 2022 Jamaica Gospel Star, Danielle Mayne, proudly displays her trophy at the grand finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC)-organised competition, which was aired on television and streamed on social media on Saturday (July 30).

Danielle Mayne is 2022 Gospel Star

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents an appreciation plaque to Parish Manager at Westmoreland Public Health Services, Novlin Leslie Little, during the Western Regional Health Authority’s (WRHA) COVID-19 Recognition Gala, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (July 28).

Healthcare Workers Heroes in Covid-19 Response – Dr. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the COVID-19 Donor Partners Recognition Banquet held on July 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston.

Health Ministry Honours Partners in Covid-19 Response

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

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).

4 years ago Culture

‘Bounce Back Denbigh’ Off to a Great Start

The three-day Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show got off to a great start on Saturday (July 30) and is already showing signs of a major comeback after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, taking place in May Pen, Clarendon, has been hailed as the ‘bounce back’ Denbigh by Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. From...

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.

4 years ago Housing

63- Year- Old Meakrose Robinson Gets New Home

Meakrose Robinson of Berlin District in Southeast St. Elizabeth was overcome with joy when she received the keys to her new home from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Friday, July 29. The 63-year old farmer is the latest beneficiary under Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The two-bedroom structure was constructed at a cost of approximately $5.8...

Members of the Ashish Health Care Organisation (in white shirts) assisting persons attending a recent health fair in St. Mary.

4 years ago CultureEmancipation

‘Free Fun Fair’ at Annotto Bay Sports Complex Monday

A free health fair and fun day will be held at the Annotto Bay Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in St. Mary on Emancipation Day, Monday, August 1. The event, which will get underway at 8:00 a.m., is being hosted by the Indian High Commission in Jamaica in collaboration with the Ashish Health Care and Ashish Community Health Organisation, a non-profit entity...

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.

4 years ago Water

PM Commissions Sandy Bank to Black River Replacement Pipeline into Service

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, commissioned into service the $129 million Sandy Bank to Black River Replacement Pipeline Project in St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 29). More than 2,500 residential and commercial customers, institutions and schools served by the pipeline will now have more reliable access to potable water. The project, which was undertaken by the National Water...

4 years ago 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...

Councillor Everes Coke of the Maroon Town Division, St. James South.

4 years ago 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...

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).

4 years ago 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...