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A section of the Burnt Ground main road in Hanover being excavated for the construction of a French drain.
A section of the Burnt Ground main road in Hanover being excavated for the construction of a French drain.

NWA Commences Extensive Roadworks Valued $36.5m in Eastern Hanover

The National Works Agency (NWA) has commenced work to rehabilitate sections of the Burnt Ground to Ramble, and Mackfield to Ramble roads in eastern Hanover at a cost of $36.5 million. This was disclosed by Community Relations Officer at the...
Blood Donor Organiser at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Odean Black (second left), and other team members from the NBTS, monitor staff of Godfrey Stewart High School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, as they donate blood during a collection drive at the institution on May 22.
Blood Donor Organiser at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Odean Black (second left), and other team members from the NBTS, monitor staff of Godfrey Stewart High School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, as they donate blood during a collection drive at the institution on May 22.

Godfrey Stewart High School Community Donates Blood
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), escorts 101-year-old Keturah Headley-Campbell of Waterworks in Westmoreland, to her seat at the National Church Service to mark the 58th Anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme, held on Sunday, May 26, at the Torrington Wesleyan Holiness Church, in the parish.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), escorts 101-year-old Keturah Headley-Campbell of Waterworks in Westmoreland, to her seat at the National Church Service to mark the 58th Anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme, held on Sunday, May 26, at the Torrington Wesleyan Holiness Church, in the parish.

PHOTOS: NIS 58th Anniversary Church Service
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), looks on as Head Boy at Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, Acado Brown (second left), strums an electric guitar that was among several musical instruments she handed over to the institution during a brief ceremony on Monday (May 27). Others (from left) are Old Harbour High student, Tevin Scott, and Principal, Lynton Weir.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), looks on as Head Boy at Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, Acado Brown (second left), strums an electric guitar that was among several musical instruments she handed over to the institution during a brief ceremony on Monday (May 27). Others (from left) are Old Harbour High student, Tevin Scott, and Principal, Lynton Weir.

PHOTOS: State Minister Cuthbert Flynn Hands over Musical Instruments to Old Harbour High School
Head of the Guanaboa Vale Police, Sergeant Navelette Davis-Leachman (left); office attendant at the station, Glacier Maxwell (right), along with other officers from the station, interact with resident of the St. Catherine-based Rock of Hope Residential Manor, James Mitchell (seated), on Labour Day (May 2023).
Head of the Guanaboa Vale Police, Sergeant Navelette Davis-Leachman (left); office attendant at the station, Glacier Maxwell (right), along with other officers from the station, interact with resident of the St. Catherine-based Rock of Hope Residential Manor, James Mitchell (seated), on Labour Day (May 2023).

Guanaboa Vale Police Refurbish Residential Home on Labour Day

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to handover a home under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to Gerald McKenzie (second right) in Race Course, Clarendon on Friday (May 24). Others sharing in the occasion from left are: Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Western, Lothan Cousins, and Mr. McKenzie’s spouse, Verna Redhi.
Office of the Prime Minister

NSHP is a Model of Adherence to Proper Building Codes – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging persons building housing units to look to the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) as the standard to follow.  He said that dwellings constructed under the programme stand as models of adherence to proper building codes and regulations.  He noted that the structures, though simple, are “well built,” and can “withstand almost...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), looks on as Chairman, Wisynco Group, William Mahfood (left), presents Alex Fagon with his certificate during the graduation ceremony for 350 operators in the micro, small and medium sized-enterprise (MSME) sector who participated in the Wisynco/Coca-Cola Foundation ‘Growing Together’ initiative. The ceremony was held at The Ruins, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona on May 25.
CommerceIndustryInvestmentOffice of the Prime Minister

MSMES the Backbone of the Economy – Senator Morris Dixon

The Government remains committed to the growth and development of the micro, small and medium sized-enterprise (MSME) sector, which continues to play a pivotal role in the country's economy, says Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.  With over 422,000 MSMEs operating in Jamaica, she noted that these entities are undeniably...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second left), participates in the official launch of the building project for the Eva May Wright Auditorium at New Forest High School in Manchester on May 23. Others from left are: Executive Director, National Baking Company Foundation, Lauri-Ann Samuels; Eva May Wright’s son, Joseph Wright; Retail Business Manager, ARC Manufacturing, Diana Johnson; and Principal of New Forest High School, Arnaldo Allen.
Education

New Forest High School to Build Auditorium

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is welcoming the project for the construction of a new auditorium at New Forest High School in Manchester, noting that the structure will enrich the students’ educational experience for generations to come.   She said that the facility, to be named in honour of community stalwart Eva May Wright, “will create a space...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

PM Affirms Commitment to Republic Status for Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is assuring citizens that the Government is committed to pursuing Jamaica’s transition to a Republic in keeping with the wishes of the people.   He noted that members of the Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) have done a lot of work to garner the views of citizens across the island, and opinion polls have repeatedly...
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The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (left), meets the Indonesian fashion designer, Indah Darry, who is in Jamaica to lead a free workshop in the Art of Indonesian Batik Making.
Education

Top Indonesian Designer to Lead Batik Workshop Next Week

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has welcomed to Jamaica the world renowned Indonesian fashion designer, Indah Darry. Ms Darry who is known for her ability to seamlessly weave cultural heritage with contemporary design elements is in Jamaica to conduct a free workshop in the Art of Indonesian Batik Making. The workshop — which...
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University of the West Indies (UWI) Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles and State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY) President, Satish K. Tripathi, sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two universities to foster greater cooperation. The signing took place in Buffalo, New York, on Monday (May 20).
Education

UWI and State University of New York Sign MOU

The University of the West Indies (UWI) and State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY) have signed an agreement to help achieve the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and to facilitate programmes to foster and develop cooperative relationships.  The memorandum of understanding (MOU), which was signed in Buffalo, New York, on Monday (May 20) by UWI Vice Chancellor,...
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The large gathering at last year’s Trelawny picnic held at the Rockland County State Park in Nyack, New York.
Foreign Affairs

Trelawny Natives Gather In New York For 44th Reunion

Trelawny natives will meet in Brookyln, New York, on Saturday (May 25) for the Friends of Falmouth (FOF) Symposium & Brunch.  The event, which gets under way at 12:00 pm will be opened by New York State Assembly Member, Brian Cunningham (43rd District), whose mother was born and raised in Falmouth.  “His deep connections to the Jamaican community in Brooklyn...
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