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Manager for Project Management and the Research Department at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Amanda McKenzie.
Manager for Project Management and the Research Department at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation, Amanda McKenzie.

May 13 Deadline For Cosmeceutical Industry Survey

Persons operating in the cosmeceutical industry, as well as those with an interest in that business, are invited to participate in a survey being conducted by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The survey is available online via the JBDC’s...
Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly installed Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew Hon. Ian Forbes with the Magistrates’ Roll for the parish, during his installation ceremony . The event was held at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in the parish on Thursday (May 12).
Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly installed Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew Hon. Ian Forbes with the Magistrates’ Roll for the parish, during his installation ceremony . The event was held at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in the parish on Thursday (May 12).

New Custos Commits To Highest Integrity In Office
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.

Bid Evaluation Under Way For Phase Two Of Greater Bernard Lodge Development
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.

NWC To Undertake Key Projects In 2022/23
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left), speaks at a recent virtual round table on the topic ‘IP and Youth Innovating for a better future’, in observance of World Intellectual Property Day. Sitting beside Dr. Dunn is Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy. The focus of the event was to highlight the importance of intellectual property to economic development, while encouraging youth to be creative and innovative.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left), speaks at a recent virtual round table on the topic ‘IP and Youth Innovating for a better future’, in observance of World Intellectual Property Day. Sitting beside Dr. Dunn is Executive Director of the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy. The focus of the event was to highlight the importance of intellectual property to economic development, while encouraging youth to be creative and innovative.

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.
ParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23Water

Transmission Main From Six Miles To Downtown Substantially Completed

The National Water Commission (NWC) has substantially completed the transmission main from Six Miles to downtown Kingston, which is one of the major transmission mains serving Kingston and St. Andrew, at cost of more than $3.4 billion. The entity also rehabilitated the five-million-gallon Treated Water Storage Reservoir at Constant Spring. This was noted by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.
Local GovernmentSectoral Debate 2022/23Works / Construction

NWA To Continue Buildout Of Fibre-Optic Network

The National Works Agency (NWA) will continue its programme of building out its fibre-optic network to connect key sections of its infrastructure, such as the traffic signals and its intelligent Traffic Management Centre. “The NWA has been at the forefront of building out a Public Safety Network for the Government and people of Jamaica. This is part of the Agency’s...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. At left is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green.
HousingParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23

NHT Provides $37.8 Million For National Squatter Survey

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has committed more than $37.8 million towards the national squatter survey. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11. He noted that the initial budget...
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Human Resource and Administration Manager of the Universal Service Fund, Shanique Cornwall.
Technology

USF Celebrates 17th Anniversary With Several Activities

The Universal Service Fund (USF) will host several activities to commemorate its 17th anniversary, beginning on May 15. The Fund will celebrate the milestone over a week, under the theme ‘Broadening Access Through the Use of Technology’. Human Resource and Administration Manager of the State-run agency, Shanique Cornwall, made the announcement at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ held on Thursday, May...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), enjoys a light moment with (from left) President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), Patsy Edwards-Henry; NAJ/ LASCO Nurse of the Year 2021-2022, Lillian Lewis-McDonald; Student Nurse of the Year, Alicia Vickers; and Operations and Programme Manager, LASCO Chin Foundation, Tahirah Fraser. They were at the launch of National Nurses Week and International Nurses Day at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 12.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: International Nurses Day

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), enjoys a light moment with (from left) President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), Patsy Edwards-Henry; NAJ/ LASCO Nurse of the Year 2021-2022, Lillian Lewis-McDonald; Student Nurse of the Year, Alicia Vickers; and Operations and Programme Manager, LASCO Chin Foundation, Tahirah Fraser. They were at the launch of...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a ceremony for the installation for the new Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes, held at the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew on Thursday (May 12). Listening are Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated left) and Custos Forbes (seated right).
Prime Minister

PM Urges Unions To Work With Government To Resolve Issues

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is imploring unions representing public-sector employees to work with the Government as the Administration moves to restructure the compensation system to make it more equitable. The Prime Minister noted that while vigorous discussions are anticipated during the reclassification exercise, negotiations can be undertaken amicably. “There is no need for any type of action...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 11.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHousingPrime MinisterSectoral Debate 2022/23

Gov’t Acquiring Properties To Regularise Over 120 Households

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is moving to regularise settlements occupied by more than 120 households in Kingston and St. Andrew, and St. James. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Everald Warmington, said that the Land Administration Management Branch will be taking steps to acquire six...
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