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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4).

House Passes Legislation to Establish National Natural Disaster Reserve Fund

Legislation to establish a National Natural Disaster Reserve Fund (NNDRF) was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4). The Bill, the Financial Administration and Audit (Amendment) (No. 3) Act, 2023, was piloted by Minister of Finance and...
Student beneficiaries of academic grants donated by Jamaican farm workers at Gebbers Farms in Washington, United States, are photographed with (from left, seated) Supervisor at Gebbers Farms, Eyon Gayle; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., Marketing Manager at GraceKennedy Remittance Services, Ayanna Kirton-Haynes and Director of the Overseas Employment Programme at the Labour Ministry, Delroy Palmer. The handover ceremony was held at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz on June 5.
Student beneficiaries of academic grants donated by Jamaican farm workers at Gebbers Farms in Washington, United States, are photographed with (from left, seated) Supervisor at Gebbers Farms, Eyon Gayle; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., Marketing Manager at GraceKennedy Remittance Services, Ayanna Kirton-Haynes and Director of the Overseas Employment Programme at the Labour Ministry, Delroy Palmer. The handover ceremony was held at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz on June 5.

Students Receive Grants from Jamaican Workers at Gebbers Farms
MPM Waste Management Limited staff are joined by students in displaying signs promoting environmental responsibility during an environmental awareness march from Red Hills Mall to Swallowfield Primary in Kingston on June 4. The event, held in observance of National Environmental Awareness Week from June 1-8, involved Swallowfield Primary School students, Social Development Commission (SDC) representatives, and White Hall Community Development Committee (CDC) members.
MPM Waste Management Limited staff are joined by students in displaying signs promoting environmental responsibility during an environmental awareness march from Red Hills Mall to Swallowfield Primary in Kingston on June 4. The event, held in observance of National Environmental Awareness Week from June 1-8, involved Swallowfield Primary School students, Social Development Commission (SDC) representatives, and White Hall Community Development Committee (CDC) members.

PHOTOS: MPM Environmental Awareness March
Chief Executive Officer, SCJ Holdings Limited, Joseph Shoucair, makes a presentation during the Greater Bernard Lodge Development Master Plan launch at Jamaica House.
Chief Executive Officer, SCJ Holdings Limited, Joseph Shoucair, makes a presentation during the Greater Bernard Lodge Development Master Plan launch at Jamaica House.

SCJ Holdings Limited Expected to Complete Greater Bernard Lodge Programmed Land Divestments This Year
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the official handover of a multipurpose court at Christel House in St. Catherine, on June 4.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the official handover of a multipurpose court at Christel House in St. Catherine, on June 4.

SDF Builds Six Multipurpose Courts Islandwide

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 4).
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Petrojam Recovers from Fire That Damaged Sections of the Refinery

Petrojam Limited has fully recovered from the fire that damaged sections of the refinery in March of this year. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provided an update during his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 4). He noted that during the period January to December 2023, Petrojam...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (second from right), listens to Acting Regional Manager for Jamaica 4-H Clubs Western Region, Natanish Hinds (right), during a tour of booths at the Westmoreland Agricultural Show held at Bay Road Sports Complex in Little London on Sunday, June 2. Looking on are Regional Home Economics Specialist for Jamaica 4-H Clubs Western Region, Claudia Elvey (left), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer.
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Gov’t Boosting Agricultural Production in Westmoreland

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is ramping up crop and livestock production in Westmoreland under the New FACE of Food initiative. The plans were outlined by State Minister, Hon. Franklin Witter, while addressing the Westmoreland Agricultural Show held at Bay Road Sports Complex in Little London on Sunday (June 2). He said the Ministry is aiming to establish...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 4).
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GER Makes Considerable Progress

The Government Electrical Regulator (GER), established under the Electricity Act, has made considerable progress since its inception on November 1, 2021, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 4, the Minister said the GER has licensed 290 private electrical inspectors, representing...
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Persons renewing their passports are being reminded that they can utilise the online option provided by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA).
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PICA Reminds Persons That They Can Renew Passports Online

Persons renewing their passports are being reminded that they can utilise the online option provided by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA). Business Development and Communications Director, PICA, Kauna McKenzie, has indicated that the service is convenient and reliable. “The online process is an easy and more comfortable way of renewing your passport. It requires just to have a...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his 2024/25 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 4).
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Gov’t Develops National Electricity Loss Reduction Plan

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) has completed the development of a National Electricity Loss Reduction Plan. This was done with support from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID). “The Plan, supported by the Energy Loss Independent Report of 2022, outlines a comprehensive strategy to address electricity theft. In 2023,...
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addresses the sitting of the Lower House, recently.
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More Security Measures to Be Put in Place at Gordon House

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Juliet Holness, said additional security measures are to be implemented at Gordon House, following a case of suspected arson that occurred on Saturday (June 1). A Molotov cocktail was thrown at the entrance to the building, resulting in minimal damage to the structure. Addressing the House on June 4, Mrs. Holness informed that...
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