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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left), and State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), interact with participants in the 2019 Tourism Summer Internship Programme, during a rally at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (July 24). The participants (from left) are Kevon Williams, Danae Wynter, Shaneka Watson and Monique Joseph.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left), and State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), interact with participants in the 2019 Tourism Summer Internship Programme, during a rally at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (July 24). The participants (from left) are Kevon Williams, Danae Wynter, Shaneka Watson and Monique Joseph.

Edmund Bartlett

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (third left), and State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), interact with participants in the 2019 Tourism Summer Internship Programme, during a rally at The Jamaica Pegasus...
President of Guardian Life Limited, Eric Hosin (background), engages with top scholars in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), at the Foundation
President of Guardian Life Limited, Eric Hosin (background), engages with top scholars in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), at the Foundation's Scholarship and Grant Awards ceremony held on July 23 at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston. The students are national top-performing boy and girl, Dominic Haisley (second left); and Rachel Gammon (second right); and the top students among policyholders, Kaci Jones (left) and Michael Gordon. A total of 25 students were honoured.

President of Guardian Life Limited, Eric Hosin
Recipients of scholarsips from the Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Foundation (PAEF), show off their cheques at the prrsentataion ceremony held on Tuesday (July 23), at the St. Catherine parish office of the Social Development Commission (SDC) in Spanish Town. Sharing the moment are guest speaker at the function and noted educator, Professor Errol Miller (background centre); Executive Director of the Foundation, Pauline Gregory-Lewis (fifth right, background); and Chairman of the Foundation, Devon Samuels (second right, background).
Recipients of scholarsips from the Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Foundation (PAEF), show off their cheques at the prrsentataion ceremony held on Tuesday (July 23), at the St. Catherine parish office of the Social Development Commission (SDC) in Spanish Town. Sharing the moment are guest speaker at the function and noted educator, Professor Errol Miller (background centre); Executive Director of the Foundation, Pauline Gregory-Lewis (fifth right, background); and Chairman of the Foundation, Devon Samuels (second right, background).

Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Foundation
Superintendent, Kingston and St. Andrew Fire Service, Mrs. Julian Davis-Buckle is assisted by Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) and Chargé d’Affairs, United States Embassy, Eric Khant (left), to remove a fire proximity jacket from a clothing hanger. Occasion was the handover ceremony for fire equipment on Monday (July 15), at the Ministry, Hagley Park Road in Kingston, donated by the United States Embassy in Kingston.
Superintendent, Kingston and St. Andrew Fire Service, Mrs. Julian Davis-Buckle is assisted by Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) and Chargé d’Affairs, United States Embassy, Eric Khant (left), to remove a fire proximity jacket from a clothing hanger. Occasion was the handover ceremony for fire equipment on Monday (July 15), at the Ministry, Hagley Park Road in Kingston, donated by the United States Embassy in Kingston.

Desmond McKenzie
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), highlights a point during discussions with Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Fortress Energy, Wes Edens (right), while Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, looks on. Occasion was a ceremony on Friday (July 19) to officially commission into service, New Fortress Energy’s Floating Storage and Regasification Terminal just off the coast of Old Harbour Bay, in St. Catherine.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), highlights a point during discussions with Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of New Fortress Energy, Wes Edens (right), while Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams, looks on. Occasion was a ceremony on Friday (July 19) to officially commission into service, New Fortress Energy’s Floating Storage and Regasification Terminal just off the coast of Old Harbour Bay, in St. Catherine.

Andrew Holness

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is joined by Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Camille Taylor (left); and Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon, in displaying a sponsorship cheque for $3 million from the PCJ. The occasion was the official launch of the Social Development Commission (SDC)/Wray and Nephew National Community T/20 Cricket competition on July 17, at the Ministry

Desmond McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is joined by Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communications, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Camille Taylor (left); and Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon, in displaying a sponsorship cheque for $3 million from the PCJ. The occasion was the official launch of the Social Development Commission (SDC)/Wray...
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Chair of the Emancifest Planning Committee, Natalie Neita (centre) interacts with Miss Emancifest contestants at the recent launch of Emancifest 2019 at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. The contestants are (from left) Okeefa Hanson, Kemoy Perry, Kashieve Stewart and Octavia Anderson. Emancifest will take place on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1 at the Sligoville Multipurpose Stadium, Sligoville, St Catherine.

Natalie Neita

Chair of the Emancifest Planning Committee, Natalie Neita (centre) interacts with Miss Emancifest contestants at the recent launch of Emancifest 2019 at the Courtleigh Hotel in New Kingston. The contestants are (from left) Okeefa Hanson, Kemoy Perry, Kashieve Stewart and Octavia Anderson. Emancifest will take place on Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1 at the Sligoville Multipurpose Stadium, Sligoville,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), observes as teachers from the Special Needs Department at Liberty Academy at the Priory, in St. Andrew, Jami-Ann Genius (left) and Tamalee Hamilton (right), interact with students during a visit to the institution on July 16. To the Prime Minister’s left is Special Needs Coordinator, Liberty Academy at the Priory, Toni-Ann Millen.

Andrew Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), observes as teachers from the Special Needs Department at Liberty Academy at the Priory, in St. Andrew, Jami-Ann Genius (left) and Tamalee Hamilton (right), interact with students during a visit to the institution on July 16. To the Prime Minister’s left is Special Needs Coordinator, Liberty Academy at the Priory, Toni-Ann Millen.
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), examines a fire proximity boot, part of a number of equipment donated to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) by the United States Embassy in Kingston. At left is Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy, Kingston, Eric Khant; and at right is Superintendent, Kingston and St. Andrew, JFB, Julian Davis-Buckle. The handover ceremony was held on Monday (July 15) at the Ministry’s Hagley Park Road address in Kingston. The equipment is valued at over $30 million.

Desmond McKenzie

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), examines a fire proximity boot, part of a number of equipment donated to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) by the United States Embassy in Kingston. At left is Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy, Kingston, Eric Khant; and at right is Superintendent, Kingston and St. Andrew, JFB, Julian Davis-Buckle. The handover...
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Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), disembarks the newly installed elevator at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in downtown Kingston, following a ceremony on Friday (July 12) to officially commission it into service. The Minister is accompanied by (from left), Director of Nursing Services, VJH, Elsie Fairweather-Blackwood; and Board Chairman, South East Regional Health Authority, Wentworth Charles. The installation of the elevator was undertaken by the National Health Fund (NHF) at a cost of over $16 million.

Christopher Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), disembarks the newly installed elevator at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in downtown Kingston, following a ceremony on Friday (July 12) to officially commission it into service. The Minister is accompanied by (from left), Director of Nursing Services, VJH, Elsie Fairweather-Blackwood; and Board Chairman, South East Regional Health Authority, Wentworth...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), presents Dandre Simpson with a backpack and certificate at the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) transitional exercise, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple, Kingston Gardens, on July 10. The ESP is an early intervention programme for young children (0-6 years) with various types of developmental disabilities. A total of 60 students graduated from the ESP, 50 of whom will be matriculating to primary special education, and 10 students to the regular school system.

Shahine Robinson

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), presents Dandre Simpson with a backpack and certificate at the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) transitional exercise, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple, Kingston Gardens, on July 10. The ESP is an early intervention programme for young children (0-6 years) with various types of developmental disabilities. A total...
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Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (left) shares a light moment with a participant of the Aspiring Principals Programme (APP), Everton Tyndayle, at the programme

Karl Samuda

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (left) shares a light moment with a participant of the Aspiring Principals Programme (APP), Everton Tyndayle, at the programme's presentation ceremony on Tuesday (July 9) at the Mona Visitors' Lodge, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus. Ninety participants from the fifth cohort graduated from the programme this...
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