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Children and adults at a recent family fun day organised by charity We Blossom Foundation Inc, at Mary Village in Sligoville, St. Catherine.

Family Fun Day Held in Sligoville

More than 150 children from communities in Sligoville, St. Catherine, were treated to a day of fun and activities, including the donation of school supplies by the We Blossom Foundation Inc. charity. At a recent family fun day held at...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, hands out gifts to children in Black River, during the Kiddies Treat segment of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Black River Fireworks Festival, held in the St. Elizabeth capital on Wednesday (December 31). Dr. Wheatley represented Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the event.

STEAM Gifts for Children in the West

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses the commissioning of over 200 vehicles and equipment by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company at the entity's Hunt's Bay Plant located along Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, on Friday (January 2). He is joined by Minister of Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left).

Gov’t Focused on Attaining Peace – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), in conversation with President and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant, at the JPS Hunt's Bay Plant located along Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, on January 2. The occasion was the commissioning of more vehicles and equipment imported by the power company, based on a US$150-million loan from the Government of Jamaica, to assist with the full restoration of electricity islandwide in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

JPS Dispatches More Vehicles And Linesmen

Residents watch the fireworks display during the inaugural Black River Fireworks Festival held in the town on Wednesday (December 31).

UDC Fireworks Festival Signals Renewal for Black River

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, who has responsibility for Area Five, addresses the launch of the

5 months ago Works / Construction

St. Catherine South Police Take Steps To Ease Traffic Congestion

The St. Catherine South Police will be increasing its presence on the roads to address the problem of traffic congestion. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, who has responsibility for Area Five, said that police personnel will be deployed across major thoroughfares to manage traffic flow, reduce pile up, and promote safer road use throughout the holiday season and...

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, gifts Christmas toys to children during a maternal health outreach held at the Mount Carey Health Centre in St. James on Wednesday (Dec.17).

5 months ago Health & Wellness

Importance Of Fathers’ Involvement In Child-rearing Highlighted

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, is encouraging fathers to continue to play an active role in child-rearing and supporting the mothers of their children. Speaking at a maternal health outreach event held at the Mount Carey Health Centre in St. James on Wednesday (Dec.17), Ms. Lee noted that shared responsibility in child-rearing can...

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Hanover, Andrene Smith-Benjamin, speaks to persons visiting the Ramble Health Centre in the parish on Thursday (Dec. 18), during a Ministry of Health and Wellness health outreach.

5 months ago Health & Wellness

Hanover Residents Urged To Remain Vigilant Against Leptospirosis

The Hanover Health Department is urging continued vigilance against leptospirosis even as new and suspected cases of the disease are on the decline. Health Promotion and Education Officer for the parish, Andrene Smith-Benjamin, is advising residents to wear protective gear such as water boots and gloves as they conduct cleanup activities for Christmas. She noted that leptospirosis is commonly spread...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, displays one of the solar lights presented to residents of Hanover during the Ministry

5 months ago ChristmasJustice and Constitutional Affairs

Hundreds Of Hanover Families Benefit From Justice Ministry’s Christmas Outreach

More than 500 residents of Hanover were treated to a warm meal, gifted care packages and benefited from legal advice as the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs brought Christmas cheer to families impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The outreach activity, held at Rusea’s High School in Lucea on Friday (Dec. 19), formed part of the Government’s initiative to redirect traditional...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated, third left), is surrounded by the 26 newly installed Justices of the Peace (JP) for Hanover at the commissioning ceremony held at the Grand Palladium hotel in the parish on Friday (Dec.19).Custos of Hanover, the Hon. Lennox Anderson-Jackson is seated third right.

5 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Justices Of The Peace Urged To Recommit To Selfless Service

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has charged Justices of the Peace (JP) to recommit to active, selfless service in their communities. Addressing the commissioning of 26 new JPs for Hanover at the Grand Palladium hotel in the parish on Friday (Dec. 19), he said that too many JPs are using the title as a social badge...

Westmoreland residents line up to register for grant assistance during the Ministry of Labour and Social Security

5 months ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Solidarity Programme Fair Stops In Westmoreland

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Solidarity Programme Fair stopped in Westmoreland on Friday (Dec. 19), bringing a range of social services directly to residents. The event, held at the Allen Ray Oval, saw scores of individuals signing up to benefit from grant assistance. Government is providing a one-time grant of $20,000 to 50,000 individuals as part of the...

State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Communication, Senator the Hon. Abka Fitz Henley.

5 months ago National Security and Peace

30-Year Low in Murders Proof of Govt’s Commitment to Creating Safer Society- Senator Fitz-Henley

Government Senator, Hon. Abka Fitz Henley, says the progress made in crime fighting, with the country on course to achieve a 30-year low in murders, is evidence of Government’s commitment to creating a safer and more secure country. He said that the Administration, in partnership with the security forces, will not relent in going after criminals. “Let the message [resonate]...