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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).
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).

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...
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).
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).

Deep Clean for Charles Gordon Market on Labour Day
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.
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.

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Launches Wi-Fi Hotspot in Port Maria
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
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

Team Effort at Grants Bailey Basic School for Labour Day
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, lays a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Samuel Shape, at National Heroes Park, Kingston during a floral tribute on Monday (May 23). Sam Sharpe was the protagonist of the 1831 slave rebellion, which began on the Kensington Estate in St. James, and which was largely instrumental in bringing about the abolition of slavery.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange, lays a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Samuel Shape, at National Heroes Park, Kingston during a floral tribute on Monday (May 23). Sam Sharpe was the protagonist of the 1831 slave rebellion, which began on the Kensington Estate in St. James, and which was largely instrumental in bringing about the abolition of slavery.

Minister Grange Lays Flowers for Sam Sharpe

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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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Labour Day 2022

Public Bathrooms Being Built in Junction

Work is under way on the construction of public bathrooms in the town of Junction, St. Elizbeth, which will provide sanitary convenience for residents and visitors to the town. Representatives from the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and other State agencies and charity bodies, as well as citizens, turned out in the spirit of volunteerism to support the initiative, which is...
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Labour Day 2022

Clean Up Your Communities on Labour Day, May 23

Jamaicans are being urged to clean up their communities and towns on Labour Day, May 23. This year’s Labour Day slogan is “Mek Jamaica Cris an’ Clean” while the theme is ‘Re-igniting a Nation for Greatness - Protect our Heritage and Environment’. Speaking at the Workers’ Week and Labour Day thanksgiving service held Sunday (May 22) at the Emmanuel Apostolic...
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Justice

Thousands Of Youths in Restorative Justice Programme

Over 3,000 participants, including teachers, students and parents are benefiting from conflict resolution sessions sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Youth, and the Ministry of Justice. According to Coordinator for the National Restorative Justice Programme Andriene Lindsay, 3,120 persons are involved in the programme from 78 high schools and 26 primary schools. This was made possible through a recent...
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Youth

Hundreds Of Young Persons Empowered by Jamaica 4-H Clubs

Hundreds of young people have been empowered with scholarships, placement on lands, training, certification and agricultural technology over the past year, by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs. According to Executive Director of the 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake, during the period, they established 346 school gardens, geared at not only providing food for the institutions but to serve as “laboratory models”...
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National Security

Social Services Fair in Rocky Point May 23

The Ministry of National Security will be taking its Social Services Fair to Rocky Point in Clarendon on Labour Day, Monday, May 23. Residents will be able to access social services at the event, which is slated to begin at 10:00 a.m., at the Rocky Point Community Centre. The Ministry stages the fairs in partnership with other key ministries, departments...
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