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Principal of the Brown’s Hall Primary School, Novalin Leachman (right), accepts one of six, smart television sets from businessman and past student of the school, Peter Perry, at the recent handover of the items at the institution in St. Catherine.
Principal of the Brown’s Hall Primary School, Novalin Leachman (right), accepts one of six, smart television sets from businessman and past student of the school, Peter Perry, at the recent handover of the items at the institution in St. Catherine.

Brown’s Hall Primary Gets Smart TVs

Brown’s Hall Primary School in rural St. Catherine has received six smart television (TV) sets to support the school’s efforts to incorporate technology in learning. The donation was made by Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Perry’s Funeral Home, Peter...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, places a floral tribute at the Secret Gardens monument, which bears the names of children, who have lost their lives under tragic and violent circumstances. Occasion was the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month ceremony held at the monument, downtown Kingston on Sunday (May 5).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, places a floral tribute at the Secret Gardens monument, which bears the names of children, who have lost their lives under tragic and violent circumstances. Occasion was the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) Child Month ceremony held at the monument, downtown Kingston on Sunday (May 5).

Build Communities of Hope and Inspiration around Children – Minister McKenzie
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, delivers remarks at the church service to launch National Minerals Week held on Sunday (May 6) at the Wesley Mandeville Methodist Church in Manchester.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, delivers remarks at the church service to launch National Minerals Week held on Sunday (May 6) at the Wesley Mandeville Methodist Church in Manchester.

PHOTOS: Hon. Franklin Witter Attends Minerals Week Church Service
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the launch of the Jamgoat Burger by HMN Farms Limited, held at the facility in  Bushy Park, St. Catherine on Saturday (May 4).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the launch of the Jamgoat Burger by HMN Farms Limited, held at the facility in  Bushy Park, St. Catherine on Saturday (May 4).

PHOTOS: HMH Farms Launches Jamgoat Burger
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett- (left) makes a presentation to Founder, Caribbean Front Desk and winner of the inaugural Tourism Innovation Incubator pitch event, Dr. Duane Chambers at the initiative’s closing ceremony last year at the Summit in Kingston.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett- (left) makes a presentation to Founder, Caribbean Front Desk and winner of the inaugural Tourism Innovation Incubator pitch event, Dr. Duane Chambers at the initiative’s closing ceremony last year at the Summit in Kingston.

TEF Seeks 25 Innovators for Tourism Innovation Incubator

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Health & Wellness

Public Service Announcement-Temporary Closure of Sandy Bay Health Centre for Renovation and Expansion

The Sandy Bay Health Centre in Clarendon will be temporarily closed for renovation and expansion, effective Monday, May 06, 2024. The health centre will be closed for two months. Clients can access services at the Halse Hall Health Centre or other nearby health centres in the parish. The Halse Hall Health Centre is open Mondays to Thursdays from 8:30 a.m....
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service (MoFPS), Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left); State Minister, Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right); and Deputy Financial Secretary, Public Expenditure Division, MoFPS, Loris Jarrett, view the MoFPS’ Citizens’ Guide to the 2024/25 Budget, which will be distributed to schools island wide. Copies of the guide were handed over to the Education Ministry , during a ceremony held at the Finance Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Friday (May 3).
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PHOTOS: Handover of Budget Guide for Schools

Minister of Finance and the Public Service (MoFPS), Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left); State Minister, Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right); and Deputy Financial Secretary, Public Expenditure Division, MoFPS, Loris Jarrett, view the MoFPS’ Citizens’ Guide to the 2024/25 Budget, which will be distributed to schools island wide. Copies of the guide were handed over to...
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President of the Kingston and St. Andrew Association of Branch Societies (ABS), Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Albert Green, addresses the launch of ‘Agrofest 2024’ at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA) St. Andrew Parish Office on Friday (May 3). Agrofest will be held on May 25 at the Hope Gardens complex of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, starting at 7:00 am.
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‘Agrofest 2024’ Promises Fun for the Entire Family

Kingston and St. Andrew ‘Agrofest 2024’ promises to be a fun-filled event with several entertaining activities for the entire family, while showcasing the best of agriculture in the Corporate Area. The event, being staged by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) will take place on Saturday, May 25 at the Hope Gardens complex of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the extended runway at the Sangster International Airport (SIA) in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday [May 2]. Joining him (from left) are Chairman of the Airports Authority of Jamaica [AAJ], Mark Hart; AAJ President & Chief Executive Officer, Audley Deidrick; Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe; Custos of St James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin; Montego Bay Mayor, Richard Vernon; Opposition Spokesperson on Housing, Transportation, and Works, Mikael Phillips; and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer
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SIA Runway Extension a Boost for Tourism, Trade

The Sangster International Airport (SIA) runway extension is being hailed as a major milestone for Jamaica's aviation sector, enhancing safety and security, while boosting tourism and trade by attracting more flights, passengers and increased cargo flows. The extension, which forms part of a US$70 million upgrading programme at the Montego Bay-based airport, has increased the takeoff range from 2662 meters...
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Winner of the Best Overall Presentation Award at the 2023 National Health Research Conference, Selena Lewis, presents her research findings at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Health & Wellness

Men Among Those Less Likely to Stick to Hypertension Medication

A study on adherence to taking medication in hypertensive patients, has found that men are among those less likely to stick to their medication regimen. Low adherence was also found among unmarried persons, the unemployed, smokers and persons below the age of 60. The award-winning study titled: ‘Influence of Health Systems on Hypertensive Patients’ Self-Reported Medication Adherence in Jamaica and...
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