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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Sandals Dunn’s River Resort in St. Ann, on May 26.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Sandals Dunn’s River Resort in St. Ann, on May 26.

TEF To Play Greater Role In Provision Of Public Parks

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) will be playing a greater role in the provision of public parks across Jamaica. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Sandals Dunn’s River Resort in...
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on June 1.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on June 1.

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), looks at something being pointed out on a tablet computer by President of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, Neville Graham (second left). The club handed over 10 devices at the Ministry
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), looks at something being pointed out on a tablet computer by President of the Rotary Club of New Kingston, Neville Graham (second left). The club handed over 10 devices at the Ministry's National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (June 1), under the 'One Laptop or Tablet Per Child’ initiative. Others (from left) are Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Secretary of the Rotary Club of New Kingston​, Julie Ramchandani;; and Director for Donor and Partnership Management at the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the construction of a new luxury 14-storey residential complex on property adjacent to the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel on Waterloo Road in Kingston, on Tuesday (June 1). Also participating (from left) are Senior Advisor and Strategist in the Tourism Ministry, Delano Seiveright, who represented Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; one of the developers of the property, Andrew Hussey; and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the construction of a new luxury 14-storey residential complex on property adjacent to the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel on Waterloo Road in Kingston, on Tuesday (June 1). Also participating (from left) are Senior Advisor and Strategist in the Tourism Ministry, Delano Seiveright, who represented Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz; one of the developers of the property, Andrew Hussey; and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.

Prime Minister Breaks Ground For 14-Storey Residential Complex
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Works / Construction

$100 Million Allocated for Island-Wide Flood Mitigation Works

The government has earmarked 100 million dollars for the cleaning of drains and clearing of verges across the island. The activities form part of the first phase of national preparations for the 2021 North Atlantic Hurricane season. The works under this 100 million dollar programme will be carried out by the National Works Agency (NWA) through its parish teams and...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton
Health & Wellness

Tobacco Regulations Seek To Advance Initiatives To Reduce Demand And Supply

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the recently tabled Tobacco Regulations seek to advance the country’s efforts at implementing demand and supply reduction initiatives. This is targeting tobacco products to further reduce the dangerous effects of tobacco use and exposure among our population. In his message to mark World No Tobacco Day, which is observed...
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President of the Senate, Senator the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson.
Senate

No Negative Impact Expected From Virtual Senate Meetings

President of the Senate, Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson, says the Government’s decision to allow members of the Senate to join meetings virtually will not negatively impact the operations of the Upper House. “Following meetings of the Standing Orders Committee of the Senate, a decision was taken, using the advice of the Attorney General as a basis, to allow members of the...
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Managing Director of Jamaica Infrastructure Operators, Angelica Wollenweber and Managing Director of Trans Jamaican Highway, Ivan Anderson plant a tree on the Melrose Hill Bypass on Saturday, May 22. Observing (from left) are Country Manager, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Bi Dangran; Acting Managing Director of the National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) George Nicholson and NROCC Environmental Manager, Errol Mortley.
EnvironmentTransport

NROCC And Partners Plant Trees On May Pen To Williamsfield Highway

The National Road Operating and Constructing Company (NROCC) recently joined forces with numerous partners to plant 400 trees along the alignment of the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000. The event took place on International Day for Biological Diversity, which was observed on Saturday, May 22. In an interview with JIS News, Environmental Manager at NROCC, Errol Mortley,...
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Chief Executive Officer of Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC), Sharonmae Shirley. (Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson)
Industry

JANAAC To Host Cannabis Industry Accreditation Forum June 2

Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) will be hosting a virtual forum on Wednesday (June 2) which will explore ‘Jamaica’s Cannabis Industry and the Supporting Role of Accreditation’. The event is in observance of World Accreditation Day on June 9. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JANAAC, Sharonmae Shirley told JIS News that the forum will look at “the changing face...
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