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Children from Norwood, St. James, participate in the community’s Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony, on Thursday, December 22.
Children from Norwood, St. James, participate in the community’s Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony, on Thursday, December 22.

Several Major Projects for Norwood in 2023

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is fully committed to improving the living conditions of the people in Norwood, St. James, which has been earmarked for several major development projects in 2023. Managing Director, JSIF, Omar Sweeney, indicated that education,...
Pauline Forbes (seated) is all smiles as she sits in the new wheelchair she received from the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) and Food For the Poor Jamaica, today (December 20). Surrounding her are (from left) RGD Parish Officer for Kingston, Tamar Blake; Geriatric Nurse, Georgia Currie-Taylor; her husband, Hubert Forbes; Chief Executive Officer of the RGD, Charlton McFarlane and Marketing and Planning Manager at the RGD, Nicole Whyte.
Pauline Forbes (seated) is all smiles as she sits in the new wheelchair she received from the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) and Food For the Poor Jamaica, today (December 20). Surrounding her are (from left) RGD Parish Officer for Kingston, Tamar Blake; Geriatric Nurse, Georgia Currie-Taylor; her husband, Hubert Forbes; Chief Executive Officer of the RGD, Charlton McFarlane and Marketing and Planning Manager at the RGD, Nicole Whyte.

80-Year-Old Receives New Wheelchair from RGD and Food for the Poor
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), greets a resident of the Marie Atkins Night Shelter. Looking on are other residents of the facility who also received gift packages from the Prime Minister. The occasion was the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) end-of-year senior citizens treat. The event was held on the lawns of the OPM, on Wednesday (December 14).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), greets a resident of the Marie Atkins Night Shelter. Looking on are other residents of the facility who also received gift packages from the Prime Minister. The occasion was the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) end-of-year senior citizens treat. The event was held on the lawns of the OPM, on Wednesday (December 14).

Office of the Prime Minister Fêtes Seniors
An aerial view of the completed Port Royal Street Coastal Revetment Project, which is designed to protect the Port Royal Street corridor from storm surges.
An aerial view of the completed Port Royal Street Coastal Revetment Project, which is designed to protect the Port Royal Street corridor from storm surges.

JSIF Wins JIE Engineering Project of the Year Award
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on December 6 , where he announced the declaration of States of Public Emergency (SOE) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking at a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on December 6 , where he announced the declaration of States of Public Emergency (SOE) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.

PM Dispels Notion of Indefinite Detentions Under SOE

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Tuesday (December 6) to announce States of Public Emergency (SOEs) in several parishes and police divisions islandwide.
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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 order. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister this morning (December 6). The parishes are St. Ann, Clarendon, St. Catherine, specified...
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Recipient, Flazel Jackson, poses in front of his new home in Norwood, St. James, that was provided under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presented him with the keys on Friday (November 25).
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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 in several communities across St. James. Keys were presented to beneficiaries in Norwood, Salt Spring, Lottery, and Canaan. The houses comprised three 3-bedroom units, a two-bedroom unit, and a one-bedroom unit. Friday’s presentations marked the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Edward Phillip George Seaga Inaugural Human Development Lecture, held recently, at the University of Technology (UTech) campus, St. Andrew.
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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 development agenda. He said that such a programme would positivity engage unattached youth and steer them away from crime. “I think we need a system of compulsory national service. When I see our youngsters being...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground for The Howard Apartments that will be constructed at 10-16 Howard Avenue, St. Andrew South West, today (November 9). Under the project, 248 studio apartments will be constructed. Also participating are (from left) Managing Director, National Housing Trust (NHT), Martin Miller; Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Daojiang Chen; Chairman, NHT, Lennox Channer; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Western, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke and Managing Director, Centauri Real Estate Company Limited, Julian Zhu.
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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 Programme (GPP). Ground was broken for the undertaking today (November 9) by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness; Chairman, NHT, Lennox Channer; Managing Director, NHT, Martin Miller; Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China...
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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 Appreciation Day being celebrated nationally in May, the RGD took the time to stage the event to recognise persons and organisations that have been utilising the agency’s services at its 10 locations islandwide. Customers received...
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