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Pipeline Inter Connection Work Now At Final Phase

The National Water Commission is advising that its Contractors will be undertaking the final phase of interconnection works for the new pipeline now installed along Spanish Town Road in the Kingston and St Andrew area. The works will commence on...
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), in conversation with 2019 National Farm Queen, Aniecea Wiggan and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy, at the launch of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Jamaica Broilers Group Corporate Office in St. Catherine, on Wednesday, June 22.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), in conversation with 2019 National Farm Queen, Aniecea Wiggan and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy, at the launch of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, at the Jamaica Broilers Group Corporate Office in St. Catherine, on Wednesday, June 22.

Denbigh Show Is Back
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing the launch of the ‘Reduced Small Arms and Light Weapons in Jamaica’ Project at the Jamaica Evangelistic Centre in Norwood Heights, St. James, on Friday (June 17).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addressing the launch of the ‘Reduced Small Arms and Light Weapons in Jamaica’ Project at the Jamaica Evangelistic Centre in Norwood Heights, St. James, on Friday (June 17).

‘SALIENT Jamaica’ To Tackle Small Arms Trafficking
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second right), is introduced to international interns by Chief Executive Officer of the GraceKennedy Foundation, Caroline Mahfood (right). The interns, who are part of the GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme, are (from left) Jada Allison and Chardonnae Deslandes, who are both from the US; Olivia Hlyton-Pennant, United Kingdom and Debbie Buck from Canada. The courtesy call took place in the King’s House Drawing Room, in Kingston today (June 21).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second right), is introduced to international interns by Chief Executive Officer of the GraceKennedy Foundation, Caroline Mahfood (right). The interns, who are part of the GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright Programme, are (from left) Jada Allison and Chardonnae Deslandes, who are both from the US; Olivia Hlyton-Pennant, United Kingdom and Debbie Buck from Canada. The courtesy call took place in the King’s House Drawing Room, in Kingston today (June 21).

PHOTOS: GG Meets With Gracekennedy International Interns
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Building on Harbour Street, downtown Kingston.
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Building on Harbour Street, downtown Kingston.

JSSE Raising Millions For Social Projects

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Director of Product Development and Community Tourism – TPDCo, Lionel Myrie and President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Bennett perform the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understand for a partnership for the preservation of the Mammee Bay Waterwheel. Looking on are witnesses (far left and 4th right) Rose-Marie Carty, Company Secretary, TPDCo, and Kevin Kerr, Vice President – Operations, NWC.
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TPDCo Pens Partnership With NWC for Heritage Project

The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) has solidified a partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Water Commission (NWC). The partnership is being spearheaded by the organization’s Product Development and Community Tourism Department for the preservation and beautification of the Mammee Bay Waterwheel located in St. Ann, Jamaica. The objective of the project is to...
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Manager of the Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre, Nadine Boothe-Gooden.
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Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre Hosts Annual Summer Arts Programme

The Simón Bolívar Cultural Centre in Kingston will host its annual Summer Arts Programme from Monday, July 4 to Friday, July 29. Persons wishing to register online for the Programme can call or WhatsApp at 876-967-0378-80. Persons can also register at the facility’s North Parade location, downtown Kingston. The deadline for registration is June 24. The programme is geared for...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 21).
EnergyFinance & Public ServiceParliament

House Approves Exemption Of GCT On Lithium-Ion Batteries

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 21) approved the General Consumption Tax (Amendment of Schedule) Order, 2022, Resolution, providing for the exemption of lithium-ion batteries from General Consumption Tax (GCT). Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, first announced the removal of GCT on the importation of lithium-ion batteries during his closing budget presentation...
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Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) attempt to console bereaved mother and grandmother, Gwendolyn McKnight whose family was killed in the community of Chapelton, Clarendon in the early hours of Tuesday (June 21) morning. The victims have been identified as mother of four, 31 year old Kemisha Wright and her children: Kimana Smith (age 15), Shemari Smith (age 10), Kafana Smith (age 5), and Kishaun Henry (23 months old). The Government officials went to the community on Tuesday to visit family members and loved ones of the victims.
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PHOTOS: Govt Officials Visit Family of Homicide Victims

Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left) and Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) attempt to console bereaved mother and grandmother, Gwendolyn McKnight whose family was killed in the community of Chapelton, Clarendon in the early hours of Tuesday (June 21) morning. The victims have been identified as mother of...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the welcome ceremony for the inaugural interCaribbean Airways flight into the Ian Fleming International Airport in St. Maty on Thursday, June 16.
CARICOMTourism

Tourism Minister Suggests Single-Visa Regime For CARICOM

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says a single-visa regime among CARICOM member countries should be the next critical consideration in rationalising entry protocols in the region. “[This is] for touristic purposes and can be provided for visitors coming into your space for 30 days or three days… a simple platform that allows everybody and anybody to apply for a CARICOM...
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Members of the House of Representatives stand for a minute of silence for Clarendon mother Kemisha Wright and her four children, who were killed at their home in Cocoa Piece this morning (June 21).
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Gov’t, Opposition Condemn Killing Of Mother And Children

Government and Opposition Members of Parliament have condemned the killing of a mother and her four children in Clarendon. Kemisha Wright of Cocoa Piece, and her children Kimana Smith (15-year-old girl); Shemari Smith (10-year-old girl); Kafana Smith (five-year-old girl) and Kishaun Henry (23-month old boy) were found dead at their home this morning (June 21). Speaking in the House of...
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