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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), is presented with a bundle of pak choi by resident of Hannah Town, O’Neil Patterson (left). Also pictured from third left, are: Administrator, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Espeut, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kingston, Kenneth Richards, and community member, Omari Tucker. Occasion was a ceremony held on May 6, to officially open the Hannah Town Eco-village on the grounds of the St. Anne’s Catholic Church located in Hannah Town, Kingston. The Eco-village, which was established by the Making An Impact All-Together (MAIA) Foundation, features an eco-garden which was installed by the Foundation in December 2021, and expanded in April. It comprises 2,500 assorted vegetable seedlings in raised bed gardens, four twelve-feet-tall fruit trees in 80 tonnes of MAIA’s organic blend of compost. A non-profit organisation, the MAIA Foundation intends to train and mentor residents of the community to support them in maintaining this garden and turning the initiative into a viable business opportunity.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), is presented with a bundle of pak choi by resident of Hannah Town, O’Neil Patterson (left). Also pictured from third left, are: Administrator, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Rev. Peter Espeut, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kingston, Kenneth Richards, and community member, Omari Tucker. Occasion was a ceremony held on May 6, to officially open the Hannah Town Eco-village on the grounds of the St. Anne’s Catholic Church located in Hannah Town, Kingston. The Eco-village, which was established by the Making An Impact All-Together (MAIA) Foundation, features an eco-garden which was installed by the Foundation in December 2021, and expanded in April. It comprises 2,500 assorted vegetable seedlings in raised bed gardens, four twelve-feet-tall fruit trees in 80 tonnes of MAIA’s organic blend of compost. A non-profit organisation, the MAIA Foundation intends to train and mentor residents of the community to support them in maintaining this garden and turning the initiative into a viable business opportunity.

PHOTOS: Senator Matthew Samuda Tours Hannah Town Eco-village

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens keenly to the comments of Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munro (right), during a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on May 13. Looking on (from second left) are Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens keenly to the comments of Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munro (right), during a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on May 13. Looking on (from second left) are Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke, and Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw.

PM In Dialogue With PIOJ Regarding Growth Prospects
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official opening of the $580 million Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Area 4 Headquarters Montego Bay situated at #1 Barnett Street in the Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (May 14). He used the opportunity to appeal for negotiations over industrial action, in dealing with employment issues.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official opening of the $580 million Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Area 4 Headquarters Montego Bay situated at #1 Barnett Street in the Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (May 14). He used the opportunity to appeal for negotiations over industrial action, in dealing with employment issues.

PM Urges Negotiations Over Industrial Actions
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seventh left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the $580 million Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Area 4 Headquarters in Montego Bay, St James. situated at #1 Barnett Street. Assisting him is Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth right). Sharing the moment are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left. foreground); Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte (third right); and dignitaries from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB).
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seventh left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the $580 million Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Area 4 Headquarters in Montego Bay, St James. situated at #1 Barnett Street. Assisting him is Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth right). Sharing the moment are Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left. foreground); Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs Marlene Malahoo Forte (third right); and dignitaries from the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB).

PM Officially Opens Fire Brigade HQ In Mobay
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth left) applauds, as Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) unveils plaques to mark the official opening of the Montego Bay Fire Station and Area Four Headquarters of the Jamaica Fire Brigade in St. James on Friday (May 13). Looking on (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. James Central Heroy Clarke; Opposition Spokesperson for Tourism Senator Janice Allen; Chairman of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Dr. Wayne Henry; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon Marlene Malahoo Forte and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Desmond McKenzie (fourth left) applauds, as Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) unveils plaques to mark the official opening of the Montego Bay Fire Station and Area Four Headquarters of the Jamaica Fire Brigade in St. James on Friday (May 13). Looking on (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. James Central Heroy Clarke; Opposition Spokesperson for Tourism Senator Janice Allen; Chairman of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Dr. Wayne Henry; Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon Marlene Malahoo Forte and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang.

$580M Fire Station A Game Changer – Mckenzie

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