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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
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).
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).

Petrojam Recovers from Fire That Damaged Sections of the Refinery
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), converses with Chief Executive Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Leonard Francis, during Wednesday’s (June 5) symposium on ecosystems restoration, in observance of World Environment Day, at The Summit in New Kingston.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), converses with Chief Executive Officer, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Leonard Francis, during Wednesday’s (June 5) symposium on ecosystems restoration, in observance of World Environment Day, at The Summit in New Kingston.

Gov’t Taking Steps to Reduce Pollution of the Rio Cobre

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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.
AgricultureVision 2030

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).
National Security

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.
National SecurityParliament

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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Press ReleaseWorks / Construction

Christmas River Bridge in Portland Being Replaced as Part of Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP)

Works are now underway to replace the Christmas River Bridge in Portland. The bridge which is located along the Long Road to Manchioneal corridor is being replaced as part of works valued at over $681 – million. Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that the Christmas River Bridge, which is now a single lane structure,...
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