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Vice President, Community Service and Development, University of Technology (UTech), Professor Rosalea Hamilton, addresses the launch of the15th annual ‘Teach the Youth’ programme, at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Technology Innovation Centre on Friday, July 4.
Vice President, Community Service and Development, University of Technology (UTech), Professor Rosalea Hamilton, addresses the launch of the15th annual ‘Teach the Youth’ programme, at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Technology Innovation Centre on Friday, July 4.

800 Youth to Benefit from UTech Summer Programme

More than 800 young people from six communities in St. Andrew will benefit from mentorship and remedial classes through the ‘Teach the Youth’ summer programme, organised by the University of Technology’s (UTech) Students’ Union. The programme, which is in its...
Students of the Clarence Brimm Basic School in Trelawny, perform a song during the contract signing ceremony for the upgrading of the institution, held on the school grounds on Friday, July 4. The $36 million project is being funded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).
Students of the Clarence Brimm Basic School in Trelawny, perform a song during the contract signing ceremony for the upgrading of the institution, held on the school grounds on Friday, July 4. The $36 million project is being funded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

JSIF Signs $36 Million Contract for Upgrading of Trelawny Basic School
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), fields questions from journalists during today’s (July 3) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Vice-President of Operations, National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Blair and Head, Meteorological Service Jamaica, Jeffrey Spooner.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (right), fields questions from journalists during today’s (July 3) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Vice-President of Operations, National Water Commission (NWC), Mark Blair and Head, Meteorological Service Jamaica, Jeffrey Spooner.

Stiffer Fines Coming For Breaches Of Fisheries Act
Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, addresses a press conference held today (July 3) at the Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, where the team for the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, was announced. Also pictured are (from left): Secretary General of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Christopher Samuda; and President of the JOA, the Hon. Michael Fennell.
Minister with responsibility for Sport, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, addresses a press conference held today (July 3) at the Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, where the team for the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, was announced. Also pictured are (from left): Secretary General of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Christopher Samuda; and President of the JOA, the Hon. Michael Fennell.

114-Member Team For Commonwealth Games
Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde, addresses members of the media, during a special briefing today (June 27), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Madame Lagarde is in Jamaica for a three-day visit.
Managing Director, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Christine Lagarde, addresses members of the media, during a special briefing today (June 27), at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. Madame Lagarde is in Jamaica for a three-day visit.

IMF Head Says ERP Off to Very Strong Start

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Official Funeral for Former Westmoreland MP and Custos James Thompson, CD

The late Hon. James Thompson, CD, JP, former Custos and Member of Parliament for North East Westmoreland is to be accorded an official funeral. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. George’s Church, Savanna-la-Mar, with Interment at the Holy Trinity Church, Grange Hill, Westmoreland. Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller will...
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Government Spending $298 Million to Improve Infrastructure in Westmoreland

The Government is spending $298 million to improve the social and physical infrastructure in Westmoreland. Prime Minister the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who made the announcement in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, on June 26, said work is already underway to improve schools, health facilities, roads and water supply systems throughout the parish. “These projects are at various phases of implementation. The...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), Carey Brown, says the Commission will continue to offer support to athletes.
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JADCO to Continue Education and Sensitisation Programmes

The Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) will continue its series of education and sensitisation programmes this year, as it seeks to inform stakeholders about the Anti-Doping in Sport Act. Minister with Responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, said workshops “will be conducted for elite athletes and their support personnel to ensure that they are familiarized with the current rules as...
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Government Remains Committed to University Town

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Colin Fagan, says the Government remains committed in moving along the process of creating a University Town in the general Liguanea/Papine area. Mr. Fagan said significant work has been advanced by various stakeholders, such as the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), Members of Parliament, Papine Development...
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Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (right), emphasises a point while making her presentation in the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 24. At left is Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern, Andre Hylton.
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600 Young Sports Leaders to Receive Training

Approximately 600 young sports leaders will benefit from leadership and youth training over the next four years, under the Beckwith International Leadership Development (BILD) programme. This was announced by Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley on Tuesday, June 24, during her 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives under the theme: ‘Sport Policy Made Sport...
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$270 Million Upgrading of National Stadium Underway

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley says it will cost the Government approximately $270 million to upgrade the National Stadium. Making her contribution to the 2014/15 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 24, Mrs. Neita Headley explained that the upgrading work, which has already begun, will be done in five phases. “The scope...
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Trelawny Stadium to be Main Venue for the West

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, says plans are now being put in place to make the Trelawny Multi-purpose Stadium, the main venue in the west. “Work has already commenced to improve the facilities. Just over $8 million was spent recently on the refurbishment of the outfield, the players’ area and the installation of four new pitches,”...
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