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PM Dispels Notion of Indefinite Detentions Under SOE
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there is no truth to the notion that persons can be detained indefinitely under the State of …
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PM Announces New States of Public Emergency
States of Public Emergency (SOEs) have been declared in several parishes and police divisions islandwide to address an increase in criminal activities and ensure public …
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Prime Minister Holness Hands Over Social Housing Units to Families in St. James
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (November 25), handed over five units, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to families …
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Legislation Coming to Provide Stiffer Penalties for Murder
The Government is moving to prepare legislation that will provide stiffer penalties for murder, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “My thoughts on …
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System of National Service Needed – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that a system of compulsory national service is needed to promote active participation by citizens in the …
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Ground Broken for Major Housing Development in St. Andrew South West
A total of 248 studio apartments will be constructed at 10-16 Howard Avenue, St. Andrew South West, under the National Housing Trust (NHT) Guaranteed Purchase …
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Gov’t Reviewing JNHT Proposals for the Use of Vale Royal
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he is reviewing options presented by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) for the immediate and future …
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RGD Customers Feted
The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) recently hosted an appreciation day to express gratitude to its customers for their continued business over the years. Despite Customer …
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PHOTOS: JIS Leadership Sensitised About Work of Integrity Commission
Jamaica’s Public-Private Partnership Policy Robust – PM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica has a strong public-private partnership (PPP) policy, which is contributing to job creation and growth across …
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Government Has Full Confidence in Dr. Tufton – Information Minister
The Government has full confidence in Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton’s ability to manage his portfolio. This was stated by …
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Damage to Road Network by Tropical Storm Ian at $889 Million
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has said that the total cost resulting from damage to the road network by Tropical Storm Ian is …
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Eight New Fire Stations to be Built on Jamaica’s South Coast
Eight new fire stations are earmarked for construction along Jamaica’s south coast at a cost of approximately $2 billion. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew …
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Government Commits to Improve Operations of HAJ
The Government is committed to improving the operations of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) Limited, which operates as a land and housing development company …
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New Fire Station Opened in Yallahs, St. Thomas
Yallahs and surrounding districts in St. Thomas now have the benefit of a new fire station, which was built in the community at the cost …
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Gov’t Taking Strategic Steps to Effecting Road Repairs Across Jamaica
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is taking strategic steps to undertake road repairs across Jamaica. “What your Government has been …
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$163.5-Million Contract Signed for Rehabilitation of Friendship to Hurlock Road
A $163.5-million contract has been signed for the rehabilitation of the 1.8-kilometre stretch of roadway from Friendship to Hurlock in St. James, under phase three …
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Positive Feedback from PICA’s Access Jamaica Initiative
The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has received positive feedback from the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Access Jamaica initiative in the United Kingdom (UK). …
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Positive Actions Can Create Momentum of Change in Society – Minister Morgan
The positive actions of citizens can drive the momentum of change needed for the transformation of the Jamaican society, says Minister without Portfolio in the …
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RGD Aims at Universal Civil Registration for Births by 2030
Deputy Chief Executive Officer at the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), Tameka Clough, says the agency is working to achieve universal civil registration for births by …
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