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Founder and Head of the Tameka Hill Foundation, Tameka Hill (right), with children at a back-to-school treat, held recently at the Pentecostal City Mission Church Inc, in Mount Ogle, St. Andrew.
Founder and Head of the Tameka Hill Foundation, Tameka Hill (right), with children at a back-to-school treat, held recently at the Pentecostal City Mission Church Inc, in Mount Ogle, St. Andrew.

Children Receive School Supplies from Tameka Hill Foundation

Scores of children and some parents from across the island have benefited from back-to-school supplies and sessions on parenting skills at two treats organised by the Tameka Hill Foundation. The gifts to 175 students included school bags and other educational...
Members of the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA) pause for a photo opportunity at a recent education and health fair staged by the Association, at the Old Harbour Primary School in St. Catherine.
Members of the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA) pause for a photo opportunity at a recent education and health fair staged by the Association, at the Old Harbour Primary School in St. Catherine.

Old Harbour Friendship Association Stages Education and Health Fair
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), converses with Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs and Member of Parliament for St. James West Central, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, during a visit to the site of the National Water Commission
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), converses with Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs and Member of Parliament for St. James West Central, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, during a visit to the site of the National Water Commission's pipe-laying project in Fairfield Irwin, St. James, on Monday (August 19). 

Old Water Pipes Being Replaced in Fairfield Irwin, St. James
A St Andrew coffee farmer collects his bag of fertilizer provided by JACRA for his farm.
A St Andrew coffee farmer collects his bag of fertilizer provided by JACRA for his farm.

JACRA Distributes 160 Bags of Fertilizer to St. Andrew Farmers
Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Regional Director, Michael Bent (left), and Regional Technical Director, Dr. Vitillius Reid Holder (second left), along with Senior Brand Manager, Carimed Group Limited, David Bonner (second right), and Managing Director, Caribbean Chemicals Jamaica Limited, Graham Dunkley, examine VAPE Skin Mist mosquito repellents donated to SRHA for distribution to vulnerable and needy Jamaicans, as part of the post-Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The donation of 250 cases of the repellant, valued $5 million, was facilitated by Caribbean Chemicals and Vape brand owners, Fumakilla Inc. The presentation was made on Monday (August 19) at Caribbean Chemicals’ offices, 2 East Ashenheim Road, Kingston.
Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Regional Director, Michael Bent (left), and Regional Technical Director, Dr. Vitillius Reid Holder (second left), along with Senior Brand Manager, Carimed Group Limited, David Bonner (second right), and Managing Director, Caribbean Chemicals Jamaica Limited, Graham Dunkley, examine VAPE Skin Mist mosquito repellents donated to SRHA for distribution to vulnerable and needy Jamaicans, as part of the post-Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The donation of 250 cases of the repellant, valued $5 million, was facilitated by Caribbean Chemicals and Vape brand owners, Fumakilla Inc. The presentation was made on Monday (August 19) at Caribbean Chemicals’ offices, 2 East Ashenheim Road, Kingston.

PHOTOS: SRHA Gets Donation of Mosquito Repellants

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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, converses with comedian Oliver Samuels, during his courtesy call at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC on Monday (August 19). Mr. Samuels, dubbed Jamaica’s ‘King of Comedy’, was one of the performers billed for Sunday’s (August 18) third staging of Jamaica Fest, which was hosted by the Embassy at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Receives Courtesy Call from Jamaica’s ‘King of Comedy’, Oliver Samuels

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, converses with comedian Oliver Samuels, during his courtesy call at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC on Monday (August 19). Mr. Samuels, dubbed Jamaica’s ‘King of Comedy’, was one of the performers billed for Sunday’s (August 18) third staging of Jamaica Fest, which was hosted by the Embassy at...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Health & WellnessPress Release

Health Minister Meets with Technical Team on Mpox Surveillance & Preparedness

Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, MP this morning met with the technical team from the Ministry and the four regional health authorities to discuss the declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern. This comes as the Government of Jamaica heightens its preparedness for the possible re-introduction of Mpox in the country....
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Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
Health & WellnessYouth

Immediate Medical Attention Must be Sought if a Child Consumes a Poisonous Substance

Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, has emphasised that immediate medical attention must be sought after a child has consumed a poisonous substance. “A thing not to do is try to induce vomiting, because that sometimes can make things worse,” he indicated. “Sometimes it (induced vomiting) increases the risk of aspiration,...
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Father and daughter brushing teeth in bathroom.
Youth

Parents Encouraged to Ease Students into School Routine

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is urging parents to ease students into the school routine. Community Relations Officer, ECC, Region 7, Shaunette Grant, said a return to the school routine can be difficult for both parents and students. She explained that many students across Jamaica enjoyed a care-free summer holiday with endless hours on their devices and very little sleep....
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Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), greets Chief Operating Officer, Bashco Trading, Juan Machado, during a recent walk-through of the downtown Kingston business district. The NSWMA was among the government entities participating in a multi-agency operation in the area, aimed at ensuring businesses adhere to the country’s laws. The operation, conducted between August 14 and 16, was led by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
CommerceCommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Multi-Agency Compliance Operation Conducted in Downtown Kingston Business District

A coordinated multi-agency operation was conducted in downtown Kingston between August 14 and 16, aimed at ensuring businesses in that area adhere to the country’s laws. The exercise, which included a thorough walk-through of the area, was led by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and involved several government entities, including the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA)....
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Happy family socializing in the park.
Youth

Parents Encouraged to Help Children Develop Social and Emotional Skills

Parents and guardians are being encouraged to help young children develop their social and emotional skills in preparation for the upcoming school year. Manager of Early Childhood Development Assessment Services at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Louri-Ann Robotham, has underscored that a strong social and emotional foundation is critical for the development of overall brain architecture. “If we develop these...
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