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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), and Territorial Officer, St. Andrew North Community Safety and Security Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Inspector Cheree Greaves (right), paint a grid along a section of Grants Pen Road during Labour Day activities on Monday (May 23). Looking on is Branch member, Constable Corwin Moodie.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre), and Territorial Officer, St. Andrew North Community Safety and Security Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Inspector Cheree Greaves (right), paint a grid along a section of Grants Pen Road during Labour Day activities on Monday (May 23). Looking on is Branch member, Constable Corwin Moodie.

Police Addresses Traffic Buildup At Grants Pen Complex

Measures have been put in place to address traffic buildup at the entrance of the complex on Grants Pen Road that houses the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) St. Andrew North Community Safety and Security Branch and the Edna Manley Clinic....
The St Thomas Infirmary received a facelift on Labour Day (May 23) by the parish’s Municipal Corporation. Volunteers from the St Thomas Co-Operative Credit Union also lent a hand.
The St Thomas Infirmary received a facelift on Labour Day (May 23) by the parish’s Municipal Corporation. Volunteers from the St Thomas Co-Operative Credit Union also lent a hand.

St. Thomas Infirmary Gets Facelift On Labour Day
His Worship, the Mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas (second right), assists Receival Clerk at Hardware and Lumber (H&L)- Rapid True Value Petagaye Palmer (right) to paint a section of the new sidewalk constructed along the George Lee Boulevard thoroughfare in Portmore on Monday (May 23). Additional H&L members of staff also volunteered their service. Hardware and Lumber- Rapid True Value, is one of the sponsors for the Portmore Municipality’s Labour Day projects.
His Worship, the Mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas (second right), assists Receival Clerk at Hardware and Lumber (H&L)- Rapid True Value Petagaye Palmer (right) to paint a section of the new sidewalk constructed along the George Lee Boulevard thoroughfare in Portmore on Monday (May 23). Additional H&L members of staff also volunteered their service. Hardware and Lumber- Rapid True Value, is one of the sponsors for the Portmore Municipality’s Labour Day projects.

A Safe Sidewalk For The Physically Challenged In Portmore
National Water Commission (NWC) staff prepare to install new pipe fittings for water tanks at Cacoon Primary and Infant School in Hanover. Occasion was the NWC’s Labour Day project at the school on Monday, May 23.
National Water Commission (NWC) staff prepare to install new pipe fittings for water tanks at Cacoon Primary and Infant School in Hanover. Occasion was the NWC’s Labour Day project at the school on Monday, May 23.

NWC Improves Water Flow At Cacoon Primary And Infant
Board Chairman at Petrojam, Wayne Chen (second right), is joined by Acting Principal of the St. Andrew Primary School, Colleen Gordon (second left), and grade-six student, Richard Anderson (centre), in Labour Day activities at the institution in Kingston on Monday (May 23).
Board Chairman at Petrojam, Wayne Chen (second right), is joined by Acting Principal of the St. Andrew Primary School, Colleen Gordon (second left), and grade-six student, Richard Anderson (centre), in Labour Day activities at the institution in Kingston on Monday (May 23).

Petrojam Spruces Up St. Andrew Primary School

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (foreground), paints a curb at Mandela Park in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, on Labour Day (May 23).
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PM Calls On Jamaicans To Boost Productivity

As the nation observes Labour Day 2022, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaicans to increase their productivity to boost the country’s economic growth. “Jamaica has one of the lowest productivity rates in this region and it can’t continue. We can’t grow the gross domestic product (GDP) unless we increase productivity,” he said, while addressing the...
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Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation Programme Officer Allaine Harvey (right), paints a section of the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay, St. James along with Administrative Assistant at the JPS in Westmoreland/St. Elizabeth Jullite Reeves, on Labour Day, Monday (May 23).
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Deep Clean for Charles Gordon Market on Labour Day

The spirit of volunteerism was alive in St. James on Labour Day, Monday (May 23), as representatives from government and corporate entities partnered to upgrade the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay. The market was selected as the parish project for Labour Day by the St. James Municipal Corporation (STJMC). The scope of the work on the facility, which cost...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), points to the free public Wi-Fi hotspot sign at the Claude Stuart Park in Port Maria, St. Mary, at the launch on Thursday (May 19). Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague; Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Richard Creary; and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Central, Morais Guy. The USF is providing free public Internet service in major town centres, parks and high-traffic areas across the island.
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PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Launches Wi-Fi Hotspot in Port Maria

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), points to the free public Wi-Fi hotspot sign at the Claude Stuart Park in Port Maria, St. Mary, at the launch on Thursday (May 19). Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague; Mayor...
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Volunteers, including Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) workers, strategizing before the start of roof and floor repairs at the Grants Bailey Basic School in Gibraltar, St. Ann on May 23
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Team Effort at Grants Bailey Basic School for Labour Day

The Grants Bailey Basic School in Gibraltar, St. Ann was the scene of the St. Ann Municipality’s parish Labour Day project on May 23. The work carried out included repairs to roof, floor, and restroom facilities. Leading the charge were Councillor for the Gibraltar Division Cardel Wickham, Mayor Sydney Stewart, Chairman of the Civic Affairs and Community Relations Committee Councillor...
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63 Land Titles for Manchester Residents Resettled Due to Mining

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw, says he has signed two orders for the delivery of 63 titles to persons in the Lancaster and Blenheim subdivisions in Manchester, who have been resettled due to mining activities. He said that the orders were signed in March. Minister Shaw said that the Government is utilising the vesting order provision to fast-track...
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