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President of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) and Rheumatologist, Dr. Désirée Tulloch-Reid, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (October 22).

Lupus Foundation of Jamaica Promoting Public Awareness

The Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ) is underscoring the critical importance of lupus awareness as part of the entity’s ongoing efforts to support those affected by the chronic autoimmune disease. Lupus, which affects an estimated five million people globally, including...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right, standing), observes as Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy (IFSD), Kevin Page (left, seated), and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Professor Densil Williams (right, seated), sign a Memorandum of Understanding during Tuesday’s (October 22) launch of the UWI’s Fiscal Research Centre Project. The launch and signing took place at the UWI. Also observing the proceedings is Regional Economic Adviser for the Caribbean Country Department at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), David Rosenblatt.

Gov’t Approves $200M Grant for UWI to Establish Fiscal Research Centre

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated second left), shares a photo with the 13 awardees from St. James, during the National Heroes’ Day Civic & Awards Ceremony, held on Monday, October 21 at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay.

Outstanding Persons from St. James Honoured

District Officer for the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Westmoreland Division, Norris Mitchell, speaking at the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar, recently.

JFB Implores Citizens to Protect Fire Hydrants

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Principals and Vice Principals Lauded for Recovery Effort

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, addresses the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s Heroes’ Day Salute and Awards Ceremony at Norman Square in the parish capital on Monday, (October 21). The event was part of the parish’s activities commemorating National Heroes Day.

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Eight Citizens of Westmoreland Honoured on National Heroes Day

Eight citizens of Westmoreland were recognised for outstanding contributions to the parish during the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s Heroes’ Day Salute and Awards Ceremony on Monday (October 21). The event, which was held at Norman Square in Savanna-la-Mar, was hosted in collaboration with the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) under the theme ‘One Love, One People, One Heritage’. It was among...

The four new maintenance vehicles (at left) that were handed over to the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) at the official opening of the new $50-million Adelphi Health Centre in St. James, on Thursday, October 17.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

WRHA Gets Four Maintenance Vehicles

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) has received a significant boost to its operations, with the addition of four maintenance vehicles to its fleet. The handover took place during the official opening of the new $50-million Adelphi Health Centre in St. James, on Thursday, October 17. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the units are...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Order of Jamaica (OJ) to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, at the National Honours and Awards Ceremony held on Monday (Oct. 21), at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston.

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Nation Builders Grateful for National Awards

A spirit of gratitude and pride permeated the air as Jamaicans from all walks of life received national awards on Monday (Oct. 21) for contribution to nation building. Held at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston this year, due to inclement weather conditions, the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards saw over 200 persons being...

Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon (left); Custos of St. Elizabeth, Hon. Beryl Hope Rochester (fourth left); and Minority Leader at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Donovan Pagon (right), celebrate with parish honourees during Monday’s (Oct. 21) Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony and Awards held at Independence Park in Black River. The award recipients are (from left) Patricia Scarlett-Forrester, Shereace Senior, Venis Granville-Cohen, Valery Sleugh-Forsythe and Clinton Jones.

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St. Elizabeth Honours Local Heroes

Five distinguished residents of St. Elizabeth were honoured for outstanding service to their community and parish at the annual Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony and Awards held at Independence Park in Black River on National Heroes Day, October 21. They are Justice of the Peace (JP) Venis Granville-Cohen, who received the award for Long and Outstanding Contribution to Parish Development; JPs...

Director of Community Cultural Development Services at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton.

1 year ago Culture

JCDC Invites All Jamaicans to Participate in Heritage Week Activities

Director of Community Cultural Development Services at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, is inviting all Jamaicans to participate in the various events during Heritage Week. Several activities have been planned at both parish and national levels, ensuring there is something for everyone. The festivities kick off with the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Church Service on Sunday, October...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Sandals Resort International’s Mega Showcase, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Wednesday (October 16).

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Significant Investments Being Made in Various Sectors – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is making significant investments in various sectors of the island to make it even more appealing to visitors. “I want you to know that the Administration of the country is working overtime to ensure that not only do we create a brand-new Jamaica – safe, secure, sustainable and seamless...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left, seated), and World Bank Country Director for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Lilia Burunciuc (right, seated), display the signed US$12-million loan agreement for the Kingston Waterfront Improvement Project. Other participants in the proceedings are (from left, standing) General Manager, Finance and Procurement, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Orville Hill; General Manager, Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Robert Honeyghan; JSIF Chairman, Dr. Wayne Henry; Chief Technical Director, Office of the Prime Minister, Shereika Hemmings Allison, and Operations Manager, World Bank, Gail Richardson.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Signs US$12m World Bank Loan Agreement for Kingston Waterfront Improvement Project

The Government has signed a US$12-million loan agreement with the World Bank Group’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) for the Kingston Waterfront Improvement (KiWI) Project. The signing ceremony took place on Friday (October 18) at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service in Kingston. The KiWI Project involves the design and implementation of a modern park along...