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The design for the new Houses of Parliament building done by architect, Evan Williams.
The design for the new Houses of Parliament building done by architect, Evan Williams.

UDC to Commence Activities to Facilitate Construction of New Houses of Parliament Building

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will commence activities to facilitate construction of the New Houses of Parliament Building at National Heroes Park, during the current financial year. Details are contained in the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,  Hon. Franklin Witter,  delivers the keynote address at the National Minerals Week Mining/Minerals Conference, at Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville, Manchester, on May 6. It was held under the theme ‘Benefits of Minerals Development Activities to Host Communities’.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,  Hon. Franklin Witter,  delivers the keynote address at the National Minerals Week Mining/Minerals Conference, at Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville, Manchester, on May 6. It was held under the theme ‘Benefits of Minerals Development Activities to Host Communities’.

Alpart Could Reopen in the Near Future
An aerial shot of the Michael Black coconut farm in St. Thomas
An aerial shot of the Michael Black coconut farm in St. Thomas

Coconut Board Targets Five Per Cent Annual Increase in Value-Added Output, Exports
The world-famous Dunn’s River Falls in St. Ann.
The world-famous Dunn’s River Falls in St. Ann.

St. Ann Development Company Looking to Improve Marketing of Attractions
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fifth left), with students of Merle Grove High School for Girls, in Kingston, and their teacher, Loretta Ricketts, at the National Church Service to mark the start of Child Month Activities 2024, at the Saxthorpe Methodist Church, Constant Spring Road, Kingston, on Sunday, May 5,
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fifth left), with students of Merle Grove High School for Girls, in Kingston, and their teacher, Loretta Ricketts, at the National Church Service to mark the start of Child Month Activities 2024, at the Saxthorpe Methodist Church, Constant Spring Road, Kingston, on Sunday, May 5,

Education Minister Gives Firm Commitment to the Care and Protection of Children

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing the World Press Freedom Day gala in Georgetown, Guyana, on May 3.
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Minister Morgan Urges Investment in Strengthening Government Communication by Caribbean Countries

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, is calling on Caribbean countries to invest in bolstering government communication and improving access to information. He made the call as he addressed the World Press Freedom Day gala in Georgetown, Guyana, on Friday (May 3). “As a region, we need to strengthen...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), engages in conversation with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday (May 6). Dr. Barbosa is in Jamaica to participate in a series of activities with the Ministry.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: PAHO Director Calls on Minister Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), engages in conversation with Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Americas, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Monday (May 6). Dr. Barbosa is in Jamaica to participate...
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Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Peter Thompson, delivers remarks at the launch of ‘Agrofest 2024’ at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Friday (May 3).
Agriculture

Farmers Urged to Invest in Drone Technology

Executive Director, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Peter Thompson, is calling for greater investment in drone technology by players in the agricultural sector. He noted that drones have the potential to boost production by ensuring greater efficiency in operations. “One of the things we have seen happening, especially with the use of drones, is that an acre of land of crops can...
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Director for Training Infrastructure Development at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dwayne Bent.
Office of the Prime Minister

HEART/NSTA Trust Enhances National TVET System

The HEART/NSTA Trust has made a significant advancement in the national technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system, with the integration of cyber-physical components into various programmes. Sharing details on this, the Trust’s Director for Training Infrastructure Development, Dwayne Bent, acknowledged that “over the years we may not have been focusing on the continuous trends and the standards that...
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Thousands of persons assemble at the start line for the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run in the St. James capital on Sunday (May 5).
Tourism

Thousands of Persons Take Part in Jill Stewart Mobay City Run

Thousands of participants turned out on Sunday (May 5) to support the eighth staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run. From as early as 5:00 a.m. persons began descending on the Jimmy Cliff Boulevard (formerly the Hip Strip) to take up starting positions at the Old Hospital Park. Closed off to vehicular traffic, the route, which took participants from...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, places a floral tribute at the Secret Gardens monument, which bears the names of children, who have lost their lives under tragic and violent circumstances. Occasion was the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month ceremony held at the monument, downtown Kingston on Sunday (May 5).
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Build Communities of Hope and Inspiration around Children – Minister McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is calling on all members of society to protect children and build communities of hope and inspiration around them that promote respect for life. He made the appeal while addressing the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month ceremony at the Secret Gardens downtown Kingston on May 5....
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