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National Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day to Be Observed on May 22

By: Judith A. Hunter, May 21, 2025
Thursday, May 22 will be observed as National Child and Adolescent Mental Health Day, signifying the start of a week of activities to be executed under the theme ‘Do Your Share: Help Our Children RESET’. In observation of the Day and for the remainder of Child Month, the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information (MOESYI), will continue the ‘Do Your Share Campaign’ within schools across the island. Liaison and Communications Director for the National...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, displays a Labour Day poster while speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston. Labour Day 2025 will be observed on Friday, May 23, under the theme ‘Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future’ and the slogan ‘Jamaica Nice, Protect Wi Paradise’.
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Engage in Environmental Protection on Labour Day

By: E. Hartman Reckord, May 21, 2025
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks at a press conference, held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Thursday (May 22).
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$420 Million Secured for Second CNG Plant at JUTC Spanish Town Depot

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Fishing and Hunting Seasons – Lobster, Queen Conch and Game Bird

The GOJ has created conditions for the preservation and conservation of certain wildlife that are often considered delicacies among Jamaicans. The Queen Conch, Spiny Lobster and a variety of game bird can only be caught within the open season. The National Environmental...

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness, interacts with little Zahira Mitchell, who is the granddaughter of New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Elaine Bennett (left). Sharing the moment is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams. The occasion was the handover of keys to Miss Bennett’s new home in Lloyd’s District, St. Thomas, on Thursday (May 15).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness, interacts with little Zahira Mitchell, who is the granddaughter of New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Elaine Bennett (left). Sharing the moment is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams. The occasion was the handover of keys to Miss Bennett’s new home in Lloyd’s District, St. Thomas, on Thursday (May 15).

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), in discussion with Cybersecurity Analyst, Guardsman Group of Companies, Jacqueline Comrie (seated), during a tour of the company’s security operations centre at 14-16 Balmoral Avenue in Kingston, following the official opening on Wednesday (May 14). Listening (from left) are Executive Chairman, Guardsman Group, Kenneth Benjamin, and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
May 15, 2025
The Lupus Foundation of Jamaica team (from left), Director, Cedric McDonald; President, Desiree Tulloch-Reid and Executive Director, Tishauna Mullings, are joined by lupus warrior, Danielle Hall at the Foundation's Strides for Lupus walk held on May 10 in New Kingston. The event aimed to raise awareness about lupus and show support for persons living with the condition.
May 13, 2025
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shares a photo opportunity with members of staff during a special Mother’s Day function on Thursday (May 8). The event was held at the Office of the Prime Minister. The function honoured mothers who are staff members of the Office of the Prime Minister, Jamaica House, and the Office of the Cabinet. Mother’s Day 2025 was observed on Sunday, May 11.
May 9, 2025
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Former Commanding Officer for the Trelawny Police Division, Retired Superintendent, Winston Milton (third left), receives a plaque from members of his team. The retired police officer was honoured during a ceremony on April 28.

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