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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Cristopher Tufton, addresses healthcare workers and other stakeholders at the Adopt-a-Clinic ceremony at the Grange Hill Health Centre in Westmoreland, on October 7.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Cristopher Tufton, addresses healthcare workers and other stakeholders at the Adopt-a-Clinic ceremony at the Grange Hill Health Centre in Westmoreland, on October 7.

Minister Highlights Support from Private Sector and Diaspora to Improve Primary Healthcare

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government has been on a mission to leverage philanthropic support from the private sector and diaspora to improve the nation’s primary healthcare system. The Minister, who was speaking...
Principal Director, Social Justice Division, Ministry of Justice, Jamie-Ann Chevannes.
Principal Director, Social Justice Division, Ministry of Justice, Jamie-Ann Chevannes.

Schools Encouraged to Use Restorative Justice to Curb Student Conflicts
Director of Community, Cultural Development Services Division, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Marjorie Leyden Kirton.
Director of Community, Cultural Development Services Division, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Marjorie Leyden Kirton.

Heroes’ Day Flag-Raising and Civic Ceremonies in Parishes Islandwide
Three of six senior officials at the Ministry of Health and Wellness who have been commissioned to serve as Justices of the Peace (JPs) display their appointment seals at a recent commissioning ceremony held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. They are (from left) Director of Communication in the Ministry, Stephen Davidson; Regional Technical Director at the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Dr. Sandra Chambers, and Scientific Officer at the Ministry, Livingston Burnett.
Three of six senior officials at the Ministry of Health and Wellness who have been commissioned to serve as Justices of the Peace (JPs) display their appointment seals at a recent commissioning ceremony held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. They are (from left) Director of Communication in the Ministry, Stephen Davidson; Regional Technical Director at the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Dr. Sandra Chambers, and Scientific Officer at the Ministry, Livingston Burnett.

Health Ministry Officials to Serve as JPs
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

Revised Bail Law Expands Consideration Time from 24 to 48 Hours

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Generic Form of Income Tax Return.
Industry

Statutory Deductions for September 2023 (S01) Due Tuesday October 17

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise employers that monthly statutory deductions (S01) for September are due on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. This is because of the usual due date of the 14th day of the month falling on the weekend, and the Monday being a public holiday. Taxpayers may therefore submit their September S01 the following business day, Tuesday,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Strategic Planning Session 2024 to 2028 at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston on October 5.
Prime Minister

PM Charges JIS to be Source for Facts

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) to continue to be the source of factual information that is in the public interest. He said the agency must ensure that, where there is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public by spreading false information, the facts are presented. The Prime Minister was addressing the...
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Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (second left), is assisted by Grade Six Mannings Hill Primary School students, Zinoviea Hughes (left), and Raynor Gordon, during a tree planting exercise at the institution on Friday (October 6). Looking on is Senior Technical Advisor, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Clehan Williams. The exercise was held in observance of National Tree Planting Day.
EnvironmentForeign Affairs

PHOTO: Japan’s Ambassador Participates in Tree Planting Exercise at Mannings Hill Primary School

Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (second left), is assisted by Grade Six Mannings Hill Primary School students, Zinoviea Hughes (left), and Raynor Gordon, during a tree planting exercise at the institution on Friday (October 6). Looking on is Senior Technical Advisor, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Clehan Williams. The exercise was held in observance...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., shares pleasantries with centenarian and resident of Comfort District, Toll Gate, Clarendon, Enid Daley, after presenting her with a gift basket on Friday (October 6). Ms. Daley was among several residents in the parish receiving gift baskets from Minister Charles in commemoration of Senior Citizens Month.
LabourSocial Security

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Presents Gift Baskets to Senior Citizens in Clarendon

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., shares pleasantries with centenarian and resident of Comfort District, Toll Gate, Clarendon, Enid Daley, after presenting her with a gift basket on Friday (October 6). Ms. Daley was among several residents in the parish receiving gift baskets from Minister Charles in commemoration of Senior Citizens Month.
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), presents a gift certificate to Bobby Carson Jr. (second left) during a presentation ceremony held for residents of Gregory Park, St. Catherine, who were affected by a firebombing incident earlier this year. The ceremony was held at the Kingston Bookshop, Portmore Town Centre, St. Catherine, on Thursday (October 5). Others (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Bobby Carson Sr.; State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, and Supervisor, Kingston Bookshop, Portmore, Karaoke Harrison. The gift certificates, valued $15,000.00 each, are redeemable at Kingston Bookshop branches islandwide.
Foreign AffairsLabourSocial Security

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Presents Gift Certificates to Gregory Park Firebombing Victims

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), presents a gift certificate to Bobby Carson Jr. (second left) during a presentation ceremony held for residents of Gregory Park, St. Catherine, who were affected by a firebombing incident earlier this year. The ceremony was held at the Kingston Bookshop, Portmore Town Centre, St. Catherine, on Thursday (October...
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