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Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy (right), and Councillor for the Darliston Division, Jerome Bacchus, work on a section of the garbage skip near the Darliston Cemetery in Westmoreland, which was expanded as part of Labour Day activities in the parish on Friday ( May 23).
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy (right), and Councillor for the Darliston Division, Jerome Bacchus, work on a section of the garbage skip near the Darliston Cemetery in Westmoreland, which was expanded as part of Labour Day activities in the parish on Friday ( May 23).

Westmoreland Labour Day Projects Surpass Expectations

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, says the number of Labour Day projects executed in Westmoreland this year far exceeded expectations.  From businesses to charity groups to community members, Westmoreland residents significantly raised the bar for volunteerism on Labour Day,...
Councillor for the Ensom City Division, Yacob Cookhorn  (left) and residents install a street sign in Bell Heights along Gordon Boulevard, during Labour Day activities in Gordon Pen, St. Catherine on Friday (May 23).
Councillor for the Ensom City Division, Yacob Cookhorn  (left) and residents install a street sign in Bell Heights along Gordon Boulevard, during Labour Day activities in Gordon Pen, St. Catherine on Friday (May 23).

Labour Day activities in Gordon Pen, St Catherine – Photos Only
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, paints the exterior walls of the Summerfield Community Centre in Chapelton, during Labour Day activities on Friday (May 23). The Minister led several projects across the constituency that focussed on community development, education, and youth empowerment.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan, paints the exterior walls of the Summerfield Community Centre in Chapelton, during Labour Day activities on Friday (May 23). The Minister led several projects across the constituency that focussed on community development, education, and youth empowerment.

Minister Morgan participates in Labour Day activities – Photos Only
Acting Parish Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC) in St. Catherine, Shana-Lee Archibald (right), paints a section of the Old Harbour Bay Primary School in St. Catherine during Labour Day activities at the institution on Friday (May 23). She is assisted by Coordinator at the SDC, Janice Golding Williams.
Acting Parish Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC) in St. Catherine, Shana-Lee Archibald (right), paints a section of the Old Harbour Bay Primary School in St. Catherine during Labour Day activities at the institution on Friday (May 23). She is assisted by Coordinator at the SDC, Janice Golding Williams.

Old Harbour Bay Primary Gets Fresh Look
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the newly refurbished cottage at the Denham Town Golden Age Home in Kingston Western on Labour Day (May 23). The cottage was renamed in honour of the facility’s late former Administrator, George Lazarus. Looking on are: Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (right); and (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill; Administrator, Denham Town Golden Age Home, Keisha Chin Scott (partly hidden), and resident at the facility, Elaine Hall.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the newly refurbished cottage at the Denham Town Golden Age Home in Kingston Western on Labour Day (May 23). The cottage was renamed in honour of the facility’s late former Administrator, George Lazarus. Looking on are: Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (right); and (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill; Administrator, Denham Town Golden Age Home, Keisha Chin Scott (partly hidden), and resident at the facility, Elaine Hall.

Refurbished Cottage At Denham Town Golden Age Home Renamed to Honour Former Administrator

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), receives thanks from music producer, Junior McGregor, for gifting him a laptop. The presentation took place during Dr. Holness’ Labour Day (May 23) visit to Mr. McGregor’s recording studio on Lime Tree Lane in his St. Andrew West Central constituency.
Labour Day 2025

Prime Minister Holness Gifts Laptop to Emerging Music Producer

In a move underscoring his commitment to empowering young creatives, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has gifted a specialised laptop to a young music producer from Lime Tree Lane in St. Andrew.   The device was handed over to Junior McGregor, who heads L3L Records, during the Prime Minister’s visit to his recording studio on Labour Day (May...
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Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Central, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), plants a tree at Penwood High School in his constituency on Labour Day (May 23). Looking on is the institution’s Principal, Omar Largie.
Labour Day 2025

Olympic Gardens Health Centre to Receive Major Upgrades with Support From Pm Holness

The Olympic Gardens Health Centre in St. Andrew West Central is set to undergo major infrastructural upgrades and renovations, made possible through the donation of air conditioning (AC) units and paint by Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for the constituency, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.  The health centre is one of six projects that the Prime Minister participated...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness speaking during the National Labour Day Project at Mason River Environmental and Research Park in Clarendon on Friday (May 23).
EnvironmentForeign AffairsLabour Day 2025Vision 2030

Jamaica Poised to Surpass 30 Per Cent Land Mass Protection Target Ahead of 2030 Deadline

Jamaica is on track to meet and exceed the goal of protecting 30 per cent of its land mass by 2030.  Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says 25 percent of Jamaica’s land mass has already been protected, up from eight percent in 2016.  This aligns with the 30x30 initiative under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.  The Framework...
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Justice Minister and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Eastern, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right) and Territorial Officer, Community Safety and Security branch, St. Andrew North Division, Inspector Cheree Greaves, repaint the grid along a section of Grants Pen Road, during Labour Day 2025 activities in the community on Friday (May 23)
Labour Day 2025

Grants Pen Residents, Police Work Together to Beautify Community

In the spirit of unity, residents of Grants Pen and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) came together on Labour Day, Friday, May 23 to work on projects to beautify the community.  Activities included repainting the exterior and interior walls of the Grants Pen Police Station, painting the grid in the vicinity of the station, and cleaning and landscaping of the...
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Volunteers seen here assisting with the cleaning of the main drain also known as the drag line, in Falmouth, Trelawny, on May 23.
Labour Day 2025

Major Drain Cleaning in Falmouth Ahead of Hurricane Season

Residents, business interests and other stakeholders turned out in their numbers to undertake major drain-cleaning work in Water Square in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Friday (May 23).  Speaking with JIS News, Mayor Collen Gager said that the activity, which was the parish project for Labour Day, was a proactive move to safeguard the environment and protect the community ahead of the...
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Councillor for the Port Antonio Division, Dexter Rowland, participates in the Bryan’s Bay beautification project in Portland on Labour Day, Friday, May 23.
EnvironmentLabour Day 2025

Volunteers Beautify Bryan’s Bay in Portland for Labour Day

Volunteers from various organisations across Portland came together to beautify the coastal community of Bryan’s Bay for Labour Day on Friday (May 23).  The project was organised by the Portland Municipal Corporation and embodied the environmental theme for Labour Day 2025 – ‘Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future’.  The volunteers, including Miss Portland Festival Queen 2025 contestants,...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, joined students of St. Martin de Porres Primary and Infant School in Gordon Town, St. Andrew, and volunteers in transforming the institution’s playground with a vibrant makeover on Labour Day, Friday, May 23.
EducationLabour Day 2025Youth

St. Martin De Porres Primary and Infant School Gets Double Labour Day Treat

St. Martin de Porres Primary and Infant School in Gordon Town, St. Andrew, received a double treat on Labour Day (May 23).   The institution’s playground got a colourful makeover while the Infant Department was outfitted with an interactive panel, a charging cart and 20 tablet computers with cases and protective screens.   The initiative was coordinated by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited...
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