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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, speaking at the launch of the ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ activity book at Curphey Place in Kingston in May 2024.

National Security Ministry to Distribute ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ Activity Books in Schools

The Ministry of National Security will be distributing its ‘Let’s All Liv Gud’ activity books in schools across the country during the current school term. The books, which were designed and printed by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), form part...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSSAMC) held in the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, downtown Kingston.

Parents Urged to Play Active Role in Children’s Education

Regional Medical Epidemiologist, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Maung Aung.

WRHA Urges Continued Vigilance Against Covid-19

Business Development Executive, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), Christine Bernard (second right) and Marketing Officer at Hi-Pro, Le-Anna Webster (third right), display a poster promoting the DBJ’s Tradesperson Ownership Opportunity Loan (TOOL) Programme, during a TOOL Roadshow stop at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (September 11). Sharing the moment (from left) are Loan Officer at Regions Financial Services, Lamardo Goodrich; Relationship Executive, DBJ, Nickesha Barrett; Business Origination and Development Manager, EXIM Bank, Hopeton Nicholson; and Operations Manager, Bull Investments, Nickosha Higgins.

Gov’t Empowering Tradespersons Through DBJ Tool Loan Programme

Men Over 40 Years to Benefit from Free Health Screening

Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr. Georgia Rose.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Men Urged to Seek Help When Faced with Emotional Challenges

Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Georgia Rose, is urging men to seek help and express their emotions, as a means to reduce the high suicide rate among males in the country. The suicide rate in Jamaica reflects an average of two per 100,000 people over a five to 10-year period, with men accounting for...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

2 years ago CultureEntertainment

Minister Grange Commends Louise Bennett Coverley Festival Committee

The Louise Bennett Coverley Festival Committee has been commended for promoting the life and work of cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley, affectionately called “Miss Lou”. The praise came from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during a birthday celebration on September 7 in honour of Miss Lou. The event, organised by the Committee...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces the deployment of security personnel to Haiti, during a post-Cabinet press briefing on Tuesday (September 10) at Jamaica House.

2 years ago CARICOMNational Security and Peace

Jamaica to Deploy Security Personnel to Haiti

Jamaica will begin its participation in the multinational security support mission in Haiti with the deployment of 24 personnel on Thursday (September 12) to provide command, planning and logistics support. The deployment will comprise 20 Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) personnel and four Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) members. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet...

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Brian Richardson, delivers a speech on behalf of portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held recently at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston.

2 years ago EnergyForeign Affairs

Minister Says TotalEnergies Marketing Has Been a Pillar in Energy Sector

The retail company, TotalEnergies Marketing Jamaica, has been a pillar in the energy sector, consistently delivering high quality products and services, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. In a speech delivered by Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Brian Richardson, at the company’s 20th Anniversary Gala, held recently at the AC Mariott Hotel, in New...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (right), participates in a recent handover of back-to-school supplies to students at the Flanker Community Centre in Montego Bay, St. James.

2 years ago National Security and PeaceYouth

Gov’t’s Youth Social Intervention Programmes Have Been Effective – Minister Chang

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government has initiated social intervention programmes that have been very effective in saving young lives and will continue to be used in the fight against crime. Dr. Chang, who was speaking with reporters following the recent handover of back-to-school items at the Flanker Community Centre in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasies a point while addressing the retirement function for Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Fitz Bailey, held recently at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston.

2 years ago National Security and PeacePrime Minister

Respect for Human Rights Paramount – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says respecting the rights of citizens remains paramount in the fight against criminal gangs. He noted that human rights are rooted in the transformation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). “In all their development courses, respect for citizens' rights, respect for human rights is paramount, including in our operations, in our equipping of...

St. Elizabeth Parish Manager of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Michelle Senior, addresses a Disaster Forum at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on September 3.

2 years ago LabourSocial Security

Social Security Minister Assesses More Than 3,000 Households in St. Elizabeth

The St. Elizabeth office of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has assessed more than 3,000 households across the parish in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which impacted the island on July 3. “Up to August 30, we had 243 completely destroyed houses, 1,013 severely damaged houses and 1,836 minor damaged houses,” said Parish Manager, Michelle Senior, while...