Christmas Message 2017 – Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness
Merry Christmas! This is a time for family, and for us in Jamaica it’s also a time for friends, food and festivities. It is indeed …
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Approximately JMD Twenty-Four Million Worth Of Cocaine Seized On The Port Of Kingston
On Friday October 6, 2017, members of the Jamaica Customs Contraband Enforcement Team (CET) and officers from the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Narcotics Division (JCF-ND) seized …
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PM Holness’ Inaugural Address: Better Politics, Better Policies, Better People
“Better Politics, Better Policies, Better People” Inauguration Address by Honourable Andrew Holness, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica OCTOBER 23, 2011 Your Excellencies, the Governor General, …
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NIC to Continue Consultations on Proposed Piped Irrigation System for Hill Run
The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Limited is to continue its consultations with stakeholders for the proposed closed-conduit (piped) irrigation system, which is to be implemented …
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UNFPA Official Lauds Reintegration Policy for Adolescent Mothers
Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean, Sheila Roseau, is advocating that Jamaica’s reintegration policy for adolescent mothers be …
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Rural Water Supply Ltd. Gets Contract
Rural Water Supply Limited has been contracted to provide consultancy services and technical expertise to the National Water Commission (NWC), under its Tank and Pump …
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Project Launched To Enhance Rehabilitation Of Juvenile Remandees
The Ministry of National Security has launched an initiative, which will significantly enhance the quality of rehabilitation for juvenile remandees at the South Camp and …
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JIS Launches Heritage Poster Competition
The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has launched its inaugural Heritage Poster Competition, under the theme, ‘We are Free’. Targeting secondary level students across Jamaica in …
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Jamaica Moves Up 8 Places on Global Competitiveness Index
Jamaica has improved eight places on the Global Competitiveness index and is now ranked 86 out of 144 countries for 2014/15. The country ranked 94 …
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PSOJ Saddened at Roger Clarke’s Sudden Passing
The PSOJ is saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Agriculture Minister and Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland Roger Clarke earlier today. …
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Hanna Saddened By Killing Of 2 Year Old
The Minister of Youth and Culture, the Honourable Lisa Hanna, MP has expressed great sadness over news of the killing of a two year old boy in …
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Garvey Has Left Jamaica A Template For Development – Taylor
University of the West Indies (UWI) lecturer, Dr Orville Taylor, says that National Hero, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey has left Jamaica a template …
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Major Infrastructure Projects Can Change Jamaica’s Economic Outlook
Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies, says the major infrastructure project planned and already underway in Jamaica has the ability …
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High Alert Activated for Missing Child
A High Alert has been activated for 12-year-old Charee Chung-Stewart, who has been missing since Friday, December 13. She is of brown complexion, medium …
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Caribbean Medical Mission Stages New Jersey Fundraiser
The New Jersey based Caribbean Medical Mission (CMM), will stage its 10th annual black tie gala on Saturday, December 14, at the Bethwood Manor in …
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NEPA Head Hails Contribution of UN to the Environment
Executive Director, National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight, has hailed the contribution of the United Nations (UN) in addressing a number of issues …
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New JADCO Executive Director Appointed
The Chairman of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) Dr. Herb Elliott has announced the appointment of a new Executive Director for the Commission. He is …
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J. Wray and Nephew Honourees Retirees for 800 Years of Service
Twenty-six retirees of spirit distillers, J. Wray and Nephew Limited, who have collectively given over 800 years of service to that entity, were recently honoured …
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Cabinet to Receive Proposed Amendments to Laws on Parish Council Operations
Cabinet is expected to receive a draft of proposed amendments to legislations governing parish council operations from Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel …
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St. Mary Hurricane Victims Get New Homes
Twenty-two families in St. Mary, who were displaced following the passage of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, have been provided with new homes at Crooked River …
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