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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

$1.3B Earmarked to Continue Jamaica’s Emergency Communication System Upgrade

By: Chris Patterson, February 21, 2024

Work will continue during fiscal year 2024/25 to upgrade Jamaica’s emergency communication system. The Government has budgeted $1.3 billion to continue initiatives under the ‘Improvement of Emergency Communication System in...

Some of the 50 new garbage trucks that the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) received in November 2022.

Another 50 Compactor Trucks for the NSWMA

By: Chris Patterson, February 20, 2024

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Marked Increase in Fires from Motor-Vehicle Crashes

By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, February 19, 2024

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2024/25 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 15). It was presented under the theme: ‘Towards A Peaceful, Productive and Prosperous Jamaica’.

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New Fire Station to Be Built at Ulster Spring in Trelawny

A new fire station is to be constructed at Ulster Spring, Trelawny, as part of the Government’s continued investment in the capacity-building of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB). The JFB...

By: Rochelle Williams, February 16, 2024

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, on Monday (February 12), officially opened the new Port Maria Market in St. Mary. The new market is expected to be conducive to improved vending and shopping experiences for persons using the facility.

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PHOTOS: New Port Maria Market Officially Opened

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, on Monday (February 12), officially opened the new Port Maria Market in St. Mary. The new market is expected to...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a house to recipient, Claudia Green (centre, wheelchair), in Pagee, Port Maria, St. Mary, on Monday (February 12). The unit was provided under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme. Others (from left) are Member of Parliament, St Mary Western, Robert Montague; Councillor, Port Maria Division, Germaine Smiley; and Port Maria Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary.

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PHOTOS: Minister McKenzie Hands Over Indigent House in Port Maria, St. Mary

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a house to recipient, Claudia Green (centre, wheelchair), in Pagee, Port Maria,...

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Estimates Being Prepared for Ocho Rios Market Improvement

Estimates are currently being prepared for improvement work on the Ocho Rios Market in St. Ann. The work will primarily focus on addressing sanitary facilities and enhancing the grounds at...

By: Okoye Henry, February 10, 2024

Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

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JFB Encourages Frequent Fire Drills

Citizens are being encouraged to practise drills to ensure safe evacuation from buildings in the event of a fire. Addressing a recent JIS Think Tank, JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford said...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, February 8, 2024

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the contract-signing ceremony for the Trysee community roadworks held in the community in Brown’s Town, St. Ann on Tuesday (February 6).

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Gov’t Building Good Quality Roads – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government is committed to constructing good-quality roads across the country with proper drainage and other features to ensure...

By: Serena Grant, February 8, 2024

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left) and Portland Eastern Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz, observe flood damage from heavy rainfall in sections of the constituency during a tour on January 3.

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More Farm Roads to be Fixed in New Fiscal Year

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has assured farmers in Eastern Portland that efforts will be made to rehabilitate more farm roads in the area, in the...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, January 7, 2024

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (centre), in discussion with participants at the opening of the inaugural four-day Caribbean Youth Summit (CYS), being held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston on November 22.

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Caribbean Youth Encouraged to Make Their Voices Heard on Development Issues

Youth from across the Caribbean are being encouraged to make their voices heard in the “overall” national and regional development. Addressing the opening of a four-day Caribbean Youth Summit (CYS),...

By: Garfield L. Angus, November 23, 2023

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$1.3B Earmarked to Continue Jamaica’s Emergency Communication System Upgrade

Another 50 Compactor Trucks for the NSWMA

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New Fire Station to Be Built at Ulster Spring in Trelawny

PHOTOS: New Port Maria Market Officially Opened

PHOTOS: Minister McKenzie Hands Over Indigent House in Port Maria, St. Mary

Estimates Being Prepared for Ocho Rios Market Improvement

JFB Encourages Frequent Fire Drills

Gov’t Building Good Quality Roads – Minister Mckenzie

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