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Traffic Changes for State Funeral

Members of the public are being advised that there will be traffic changes along major thoroughfares on Friday, August 8, to facilitate the State Funeral for the late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke. Sir Howard...
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon, Sandrea Falconer (left), is engaged in conversation by Rotary Club of Kingston President and General Manager of the RJR Communications Group, Francois St. Juste, during the Club’s Media Appreciation luncheon, at the Liguanea Club, New Kingston, on Thursday, July 31.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon, Sandrea Falconer (left), is engaged in conversation by Rotary Club of Kingston President and General Manager of the RJR Communications Group, Francois St. Juste, during the Club’s Media Appreciation luncheon, at the Liguanea Club, New Kingston, on Thursday, July 31.

Media Urged to be Steadfast Advocates of the Truth
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), embraces proud landowners Luther and Beryl Spence, after presenting them with their land title on July 31, during a ceremony held at the St. Mary Parish Church.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre), embraces proud landowners Luther and Beryl Spence, after presenting them with their land title on July 31, during a ceremony held at the St. Mary Parish Church.

84 Residents of Three Parishes Get Land Titles
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.
Leader of the Opposition, The Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller, O.N., M.P.

Prime Minister Congratulates Team to 20th Commonwealth Games
Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) Director of Corporate Services, Errol Gardner, interacts with a participant in the University of Technology’s Teach the Youth summer outreach programme at the Mountain View Community Centre following his presentation on the topic: ‘Dangerous Habits that Can Prevent You From Realising Your Dream’. The programme, which is in the community of Mountain View for the first time, has been proceeding well.
Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) Director of Corporate Services, Errol Gardner, interacts with a participant in the University of Technology’s Teach the Youth summer outreach programme at the Mountain View Community Centre following his presentation on the topic: ‘Dangerous Habits that Can Prevent You From Realising Your Dream’. The programme, which is in the community of Mountain View for the first time, has been proceeding well.

‘Teach The Youth’ Project Reaping Success in Mountain View

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Recall The Sacrifices That Led Us To This Day, Say PM

Jamaicans must take an active interest in the history of emancipation and pay homage to those who fought for our freedom, says Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller. In a message marking the 176th anniversary of the emancipation from enslavement, the Prime Minister said Jamaicans need to earnestly reflect on the true meaning and significance of Emancipation Day and the brutality...
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Some of the 39 houses, located in Steelfield (Spicy Hill) Trelawny, which were handed over to sugar workers in the parish earlier this year. The housing development comes under the European Union-funded Sugar Barracks Relocation project.
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$1.4 Billion Spent on Sugar Barracks Relocation Programme

The Government has spent approximately $1.4 billion to construct 84 concrete houses in sugar dependent areas, under the Sugar Barracks Relocation Programme. Former Field Supervisor at the Frome Estate in Westmoreland, Ercelyn Black, says the programme is a blessing.  Ms. Black, who worked on the estate for 20 years, is a recipient of a two bedroom unit in Barham, Westmoreland,...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addresses the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital’s 50th anniversary and awards presentation ceremony held at the hospital grounds on July 24.
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Hospital Urged to Empower Residents to Adopt Healthy Lifestyle

The Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, which is celebrating its golden jubilee, is being encouraged to empower members of the communities it serves to better take charge of their health through healthy lifestyles and preventative care. Minister with responsibility for Information in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, commended the hospital for the high standard of...
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The late former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke (left), interacting with patrons at the 2003 Denbigh Agricultural Show, in May Pen, Clarendon.
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Insurance Industry and Union Leaders Hail Howard Cooke

Late former Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, is being hailed for his efforts to improve the condition of Jamaican workers, by widening basic pension benefits and enhancing the industrial relations climate. Sir Howard, who was appointed Minister of Pension and Social Security, when the Michael Manley-led government won the 1972 elections, is credited as having extended...
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