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Additional 24 Indigent Housing Units Being Constructed

Some 24 additional homes are now being constructed under the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s ongoing Indigent Housing Programme. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who spoke with journalists following a tour of the St....
Executive Director, Jamaica Vacations (JAMVAC), Joy Roberts (left), looks on as school supplies are presented to craft traders in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, for their children as part of an assistance initiative spearheaded recently by the Ministry of Tourism and other relevant agencies. The event was held at Ocho Rios Primary School.
Executive Director, Jamaica Vacations (JAMVAC), Joy Roberts (left), looks on as school supplies are presented to craft traders in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, for their children as part of an assistance initiative spearheaded recently by the Ministry of Tourism and other relevant agencies. The event was held at Ocho Rios Primary School.

Back-to-School Assistance Provided for Children of Ocho Rios Craft Traders
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on August 14.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on August 14.

Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Charge of Persons Involved in Cherry Tree Lane Gun Attack
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), emphasises a point during a courtesy call by President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), emphasises a point during a courtesy call by President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Wednesday (July 31).

PHOTOS: Minister Clarke Receives Courtesy Call from JICA President
Non-Communicable Disease Lead for the Health System Strengthening Programme (HSSP) within the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Professor Alafia Samuels, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (July 30).  
Non-Communicable Disease Lead for the Health System Strengthening Programme (HSSP) within the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Professor Alafia Samuels, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (July 30).  

Enhanced Care for Diabetic Patients under Chronic Care Model

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in discussion with Head of the St. Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto, in Donegal district, St. Elizabeth, on Friday, July 19, during the handover of a housing unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).
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Major Crimes Down 32% in St. Elizabeth

There has been a 32 per cent decrease in major crimes across St. Elizabeth, says Head of the parish’s Police Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto. Providing a breakdown of the crime statistics on Friday, July 19 at the handover of a housing unit under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), at Donegal, Mr. Minto noted that shootings have decreased by 12...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right) hands over a mattress to resident of Tryall, Nascius Powell (second left), during a tour of communities in southern St. Elizabeth on July 12. Looking on (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentUncategorized

Minister of Labour and Social Security Tours Southern St. Elizabeth

Minister of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Friday (July 12) led a high-level government delegation on an extensive tour of southern St. Elizabeth, as part of a swift response to Hurricane Beryl’s devastation. The tour aimed to assess the damage, engage with affected residents, and deliver immediate aid to the most vulnerable communities. The delegation...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), in discussion with Annakay Dixon (second left), during a tour of the Salmond Town community of South Manchester on July 12. Others present (from second right) are Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern, Robern Chin, and Councillor for the Grove Town Division, Iceval Brown.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentUncategorized

Small Businesses to Receive Assistance

Some 250 small businesspersons in South Manchester, who have been severely impacted by Hurricane Beryl, are to receive support to restart their businesses. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie made the disclosure during a tour of several communities in the area on Friday (July 12). “Persons whose small businesses were destroyed by the hurricane, the SDC...
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BGLC to Resume Operations on Friday

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has advised that its offices located at 78cef Hagley Park Road in Kingston will remain closed today (July 4) following the passing of Hurricane Beryl. Regular operations will resume Friday, July 5 at 8:30 a.m. The BGLC further encourages citizens to continue taking all necessary precautions to ensure safety. The BGLC is the...
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The Jamaica Public Service Company’s (JPS) South Jamaica Power Centre (SJPC) located at Old Harbour, St. Catherine.
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JPS Adequately Equipped to Restore Power After Hurricane

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is adequately equipped to restore power in the event of outages due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl. This assurance was given by Director, Business Continuity, Roger Kennedy, while addressing a briefing with agencies responsible for disaster preparedness and members of the Cabinet at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1). Mr. Kennedy said all...
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