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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday's (September 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Early Stimulation Strategy to Give Children ‘Best Start’ In Life

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says that the Government’s early-stimulation/intervention strategy, which will be introduced in early-childhood institutions across the island, is aimed at ensuring that children “get the best start in life”. He...

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The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and its partners will host the third edition of the Symposium on Best Practices in Social and Community Development on Wednesday, November 14, at the Jamaica Conference Centre. The symposium, which will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will also be streamed live to the public on the Facebook pages of the partner agencies. — Symposium Live Stream Flyer/Sticker The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and its partners will host the third edition of the Symposium on Best Practices in Social and Community Development on Wednesday, November 14, at the Jamaica Conference Centre. The symposium, which will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will also be streamed live to the public on the Facebook pages of the partner agencies.

Symposium on Best Practices in Social and Community Development

Regarding the additional US$226 million now available to the country with the passing of the fourth PSBA Review, the Minister said that “this puts us in a very strong position”, in the event Jamaica needs additional funding support to counter domestic or exogenous shocks.

Economic Conditions Have Never Been Better

Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska (second left), Canada's High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Laurie Peters (stooping), and EU employees and other volunteers display bags of debris that were picked up off the Y-Knot Beach in Port Royal, Kingston, during the EU’s clean-up exercise on Saturday (Oct. 20).

EU Delegation Head Welcomes Proposed Ban on Some Plastic Material, and Polystyrene Containers

A police officer attached to the newly established Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), directs traffic onto Constant Spring Road from West King’s House Road as he assists with clearing a traffic jam at the intersection of the thoroughfares.

Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch – Redefining Policing

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HAJ Urging Youth to Think about Homeownership

The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) is urging youth and young professionals to start planning for homeownership. The housing agency shared with JIS News that having adequate funds for a house deposit continues to be a major deterrent for youth and young professionals becoming homeowners. The Agency is encouraging youth and young professionals to explore financial products that will enable...

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Launch of the Civil Service Week @ 10:00am

Great Shape! Inc.’s 1000 Smiles volunteers perform dental procedures during a free clinic at the Eltham community centre in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Thousands of Jamaicans’ Vision and Oral Health in ‘great Shape!’

Great Shape! Inc, a United States (US)-based non-profit organisation, continues to give thousands of Jamaicans brighter smiles and clearer vision through its free optical and oral health programmes. Over 200,000 persons have benefitted from the organisation’s ‘iCare’ and ‘1,000 Smiles’ programmes, since the commencement of these in Jamaica. The iCare project is in its 10th year, while 1000 Smiles volunteers...

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents former chief financial officer of the West Indies Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Aston Barnes, with the Order of Distinction - Officer Class (OD), for invaluable contribution to the ministerial fraternity, social development, welfare and philanthropy, at the 2018 National Honours and Awards ceremony held at King’s House on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 15.

7 years ago Community

National Honour for Distinguished Clergyman – Pastor Aston Barnes

‘A man of many trades and master of them all’ aptly characterizes Pastor Aston Archibald Barnes, who has given invaluable service and countless support to the West Indies Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and communities in south Manchester. He has worn many hats, serving as pastor; financial controller and advisor; auditor; community activist; author; philanthropist; teacher; and businessman and, in...

Executive Director of the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust, Hugh Shim, demonstrates how the Seabin operates, following the facility’s launch at the Pier 1 Restaurant in Montego Bay, St. James on Friday (October 19).

7 years ago Environment

Caribbean’s First Seabin Installed in Montego Bay Marine Park

Jamaica’s and the Caribbean’s first seabin, a submersible receptacle that collects ocean pollutants such as debris and oil slicks, has been installed in the Montego Bay Marine Park in St. James. The undertaking is a collaboration involving the Montego Bay Marine Park Trust, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Jamaica Energy Partners (JEP), and Finland-based entity, Wartsila, which manufactures the...

Firefighter of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Andrade Stoddart (left), shares fire safety tips with students of the Ensom City Primary School - Jazmyne Treasure (centre) and Zhalia Smith. The girls, who are members of their school’s Fire Wardens Club, were in attendance at the launch of Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (Oct. 19).

7 years ago CommunityLocal Government

JFB to Conduct Follow-up Fire Safety Assessments of Children’s Homes

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will be conducting further assessments of the island’s child care facilities to ensure they are up to the stipulated JFB safety standards. All of the homes were initially assessed and provided with recommendations for improving fire safety practices, which are being implemented by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA). The follow-up inspections will...

7 years ago

Correctional Services Week Being Observed From October 22 to 25

‘Transforming Lives - Restoring Hope for a Better Jamaica” is the theme for the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) Week, to be observed from October 22 to 25. The DCS’ Director of Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Dexter Thompson, told JIS News that the activities will kick off with a thanksgiving service at Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew...