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A flyer promoting the finals of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National T20 Cricket Competition, to be held at Chedwin Park, St. Catherine, on Sunday, August 25 .
A flyer promoting the finals of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National T20 Cricket Competition, to be held at Chedwin Park, St. Catherine, on Sunday, August 25 .

Finals of SDC National T20 Cricket Competition August 25

Cricket fans are invited to enjoy thrilling action, family fun and exciting giveaways at the Social Development Commission (SDC) National T20 Cricket Competition finals on Sunday, August 25, at Chedwin Park in St. Catherine. The event is free to children...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets indigent housing solution recipient, Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards (centre), during a ribbon-cutting exercise for Mr. Edwards’ new one-bedroom unit on August 20, in Clarendon North Central. Also pictured is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), greets indigent housing solution recipient, Allan “Jah Lloyd” Edwards (centre), during a ribbon-cutting exercise for Mr. Edwards’ new one-bedroom unit on August 20, in Clarendon North Central. Also pictured is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams.

5,000 Hurricane Straps for Rocky Point Residents
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a special semi-virtual press conference to address issues regarding Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing and post-Hurricane Beryl electricity restoration efforts, as well as regulatory efforts by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR).The press conference was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks during a special semi-virtual press conference to address issues regarding Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing and post-Hurricane Beryl electricity restoration efforts, as well as regulatory efforts by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR).The press conference was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) New Kingston on Wednesday (August 21).

Special Audit and Investigation of JPS Billing System to be Conducted
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a special press conference on issues surrounding Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing, and electricity restoration following the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3.  The press conference was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston, and online, on August 21.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a special press conference on issues surrounding Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) billing, and electricity restoration following the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3.  The press conference was held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston, and online, on August 21.

JPS Extends Disconnection Date
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), are all smiles as Marlene Stewart (right) of Pennants in the constituency displays the keys to her brand-new two-bedroom home, which was built under the Indigent Housing Programme. Also observing is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams. Ms. Stewart received the unit on Tuesday (August 20).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), are all smiles as Marlene Stewart (right) of Pennants in the constituency displays the keys to her brand-new two-bedroom home, which was built under the Indigent Housing Programme. Also observing is Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams. Ms. Stewart received the unit on Tuesday (August 20).

Three Indigent Housing Solutions Delivered in Clarendon North Central

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Essential Supplies Handed Over to Fisherfolk in Parottee

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, visited the community of Parottee in St. Elizabeth, on August 16, to deliver essential supplies to local fisherfolk. The community has faced significant challenges since Hurricane Beryl impacted the island on July 3, including loss of electricity and a struggling fishing industry. Minister Green emphasised the vital role of the fishing...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Technology and Transport, Hon Daryl Vaz.
EnergyHurricane Relief & RecoveryPress Release

MSETT Establishes JPS Customer Complaints Email Addresses

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport is advising that dedicated email addresses have been established to streamline the process for receiving and resolving complaints from persons who have received incorrect electricity bills over the recent billing periods, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Effective immediately, Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers who believe their bills have been unfairly affected...
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A St Andrew coffee farmer collects his bag of fertilizer provided by JACRA for his farm.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & RecoveryPress Release

JACRA Distributes 160 Bags of Fertilizer to St. Andrew Farmers

In response to the severe impact of Hurricane Beryl on the agriculture sector, the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) has initiated a comprehensive recovery assistance program. On Friday, August 16, JACRA distributed 160 bags of 50-pound fertilizer to farmers in various areas of St Andrew. This first round of aid reached 70 registered farmers, each receiving two bags of...
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Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), greets Chief Operating Officer, Bashco Trading, Juan Machado, during a recent walk-through of the downtown Kingston business district. The NSWMA was among the government entities participating in a multi-agency operation in the area, aimed at ensuring businesses adhere to the country’s laws. The operation, conducted between August 14 and 16, was led by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
CommerceCommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Multi-Agency Compliance Operation Conducted in Downtown Kingston Business District

A coordinated multi-agency operation was conducted in downtown Kingston between August 14 and 16, aimed at ensuring businesses in that area adhere to the country’s laws. The exercise, which included a thorough walk-through of the area, was led by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and involved several government entities, including the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA)....
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking during the Howard Ward Benefit Foundation Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James on Tuesday (August 13).
CommerceEducationIndustryLocal GovernmentYouth

Students Urged to Seize Academic Opportunities Available to Them

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is encouraging students to seize the academic opportunities available to them, emphasising the importance of education in shaping their future. “Apply for a scholarship… access education. The institutions are there [and] there are opportunities [for] young people,” Councillor Vernon said. He was speaking during the Howard Ward Benefit Foundation Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), accepts a formal confirmation of a US$100,000 donation from Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Jamaica, Jin-wook Kim (left), at the downtown Kingston offices of the Ministry on Wednesday (August 14). Looking on at right is Acting Deputy Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards.
Foreign AffairsHurricane Relief & Recovery

Jamaica Receives US$100,000 from the Republic of Korea Towards Hurricane Rebuilding

Jamaica has received a US$100,000 donation from the Republic of Korea to assist with rebuilding measures in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, received the formal confirmation of donation from Charge d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Jin-wook Kim at the Ministry’s downtown...
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