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Gov’t Looks to Deepen Excelerate Energy Partnership to Drive Cleaner, Affordable Energy
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Gov’t Looks to Deepen Excelerate Energy Partnership to Drive Cleaner, Affordable Energy

Gov’t Looks to Deepen Excelerate Energy Partnership to Drive Cleaner, Affordable Energy By: Ainsworth Morris, April 30, 2026 Listen Foreign Affairs Share EmailWhatsAppXFacebook Photo: ContributedMinister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), shares in conversation with President, Excelerate Energy, Steven Kobos (left), and Chargé d'Affaires, United States (US) Embassy, Scott Renner, during Excelerate Energy's first anniversary celebrations held at the residence of the US Ambassador in St

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PHOTOS: US Ambassador Attends Penn Relays
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PHOTOS: US Ambassador Attends Penn Relays

Photos: US Ambassador Attends Penn Relays April 30, 2026 Listen Foreign Affairs Share Photo: Derrick ScottJamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (centre), and Officer-in-Charge at the Jamaican Consulate General in New York, Ariel Bowen, share a photo opportunity with a large group of Jamaicans at the recently concluded 130th Penn Relays Carnival at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. The Full Story Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), makes a presentation to University of Pennsylvania President, J

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House of Representatives Passes NaRRA Act
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House of Representatives Passes NaRRA Act

House of Representatives Passes NaRRA Act By: Latonya Linton, April 30, 2026 Listen Parliament Share Photo: Adrian WalkerPrime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon

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99 Per Cent of NWC Facilities Restored After Hurricane Melissa
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99 Per Cent of NWC Facilities Restored After Hurricane Melissa

99 Per Cent of NWC Facilities Restored After Hurricane Melissa By: Latonya Linton, April 29, 2026 Listen Sectoral Debate 2026/27 Share EmailWhatsAppXFacebook Photo: Adrian WalkerMinister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28)

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Motorists Urged to Stop Throwing Garbage from Vehicles
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Motorists Urged to Stop Throwing Garbage from Vehicles

Motorists Urged to Stop Throwing Garbage from Vehicles By: Reneek Brown, April 28, 2026 Listen Local Government Share EmailWhatsAppXFacebook Photo: Reneek BrownCommunity Relations Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Sharnon Williams. The Full Story The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is urging motorists and passengers to stop throwing litter from vehicles, urging greater discipline in how they dispose of waste while travelling

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British High Commissioner Tours St. Thomas
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British High Commissioner Tours St. Thomas

British High Commissioner Tours St. Thomas By: Glen-Wayde Brown, April 28, 2026 Listen Foreign Affairs Share Photo: Janell HendersonBritish High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Alicia Herbert (left), shares a moment with (from second left) Chief Executive Officer for the St

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Gender Focal Points Hailed for Helping to Advance Gender Equality
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Gender Focal Points Hailed for Helping to Advance Gender Equality

Gender Focal Points Hailed for Helping to Advance Gender Equality By: Britney Stevens, April 28, 2026 Listen Gender Affairs Share Photo: Danielle MyersPrincipal Director , Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson (left), presents Policy Analyst in the Office of the Prime Minister, Christine‑Ann McKen (right), with an award in recognition of Outstanding Performance and Most Active Gender Focal Point (Established), during the recent Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Marriott, Kingston. The Full Story Principal Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson, says the Gender Focal Point Network continues to play an integral role in driving the implementation of gender-responsive policies and programmes across government

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MDAs Encouraged to Steadfastly Advance Gender Equality
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MDAs Encouraged to Steadfastly Advance Gender Equality

MDAs Encouraged to Steadfastly Advance Gender Equality By: Britney Stevens, April 26, 2026 Listen Gender Affairs Share Photo: Danielle MyersMinister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right, seated), and Principal Director at the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson (seated second left), join gender focal points from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) who received certification after completing training and securing approval for their gender action plans, along with other stakeholders, at the Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony held on April 23 at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston

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Motorists threaten legal action after vehicles seized

Motorists threaten legal action after vehicles seized Posted on August 25, 2021 in Policy, Transport Authority Jamaica Observer | Monday, August 23, 2021 AT least three motorists whose cars were seized by the police on suspicion of operating a private vehicle as a public passenger vehicle (PPV) without a road licence are threatening legal action. The men, who have denied the allegations, told the Jamaica Observer that they are now fearful as they believe they are being unfairly targeted by the police and the Transport Authority

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