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COVID-19 Update for Friday, May 21, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 123 47,899 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 72 26,788 Males 51 21,108 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 6 months to 97 years 1 day to 108 years         PARISH...

ENDS Pilot Expands Island-Wide
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon at the handover of a three-bedroom dwelling to Julie Ann Sterling (right), under the social housing programme in Salt Spring, St. James Central, on May 21. At centre is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Yaneke Watson.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon at the handover of a three-bedroom dwelling to Julie Ann Sterling (right), under the social housing programme in Salt Spring, St. James Central, on May 21. At centre is Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Yaneke Watson.

Government To Make 30,000 Low-Income Housing Solutions Available Over Five Years
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 19).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 19).

Gov’t To Establish Baseline Information On Ingredients In Processed Foods
Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters.
Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters.

Public-Sector HR Practitioners Being Trained In Strategic Workforce Planning

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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Signs Of Incremental Improvement In Economy Emerging

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, says signs of incremental improvement in the economy are beginning to emerge. These, he said, are evidenced in the indicators related to employment and growth, among other areas impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking during the BOJ’s digital quarterly briefing on Friday (May 21), Mr. Byles said the latest data released by...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents a printer to Principal of the the Salt Spring Primary and Infant School, Norma Brydson (right), while Member of Parliament for Central St. James, Heroy Clarke, shares in the moment. Occasion was a ceremony at the school on Friday (May 21) for the handover of 30 tablets and a laser printer, which were donated through the Prime Minister
Education

Over 500,000 Students To Receive Devices – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that the Government is looking to provide technology devices to more than 500,000 students in the education system. “The total number of learners in the education system is approximately 590,000 and of that number, approximately 52,000 are tertiary students and 33,000 are enrolled in private schools,” he noted. “So the core target...
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Detective Sergeant of Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad, Kevin Strachan.
Youth

Keep Kids Safe From Human Traffickers

Detective Sergeant of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Vice Squad, Kevin Strachan, is appealing to parents and guardians to “keep a keen eye” on their children in order to protect them from becoming victims of human trafficking. He made the call as he participated in a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Friends across Borders Jamaica on Tuesday (May 18)...
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Centenarian, 102-year-old Esther Myrtle Baker of Rosemount, St. James, with her gift basket, presented to her by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, in celebration of Centenarians’ Day, on Thursday, May 20.
Social Security

Centenarians Honoured

Two centenarians residing in St. James were recognised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security on Thursday, May 20, in observance of Centenarians’ Day. Centenarians’ Day is celebrated annually in recognition of Jamaicans who are 100 years and older. Esther Myrtle Baker, 102 years old, of Rosemount and 105-year-old Salome Wilson of Norwood Meadows were each presented with a...
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Labour

Workers’ Week And Labour Day Church Service May 23

The National Workers’ Week and Labour Day Church Service will take place on Sunday, May 23 at Mandeville Church of God in Jamaica, 5 Brumalia Road, Manchester, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This year, Labour Day will be observed on Monday, May 24, as the designated date (May 23) falls on a Sunday. The focus is on ‘Promoting a Clean and...
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Director of Communications and Public Relations at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Camille Beckford​.
Labour

Jamaicans Encouraged To Utilise Backyards On Labour Day

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging Jamaicans to utilise their backyards for garden projects this Labour Day, which is being observed on Monday, May 24. In keeping with the theme for Labour Day 2021, ‘Promoting a Clean and Healthy Environment’, emphasis is being placed on persons staying at home and tending to their personal spaces, including their gardens....
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