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​Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, speaking during a virtual press conference on Thursday (October 15).
​Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, speaking during a virtual press conference on Thursday (October 15).

Former SOE Detainees Involved in Major Crimes – Commissioner

Police tracking of persons who were released from detention when the States of Public Emergency (SOE) were lifted on August 17, has found that many of them have been involved in major crimes. Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson,...
Member of the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA), Mr. Dalton Yap (left) is pictured here with staff members from the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester (2nd left to right), Nurse Sharon Riley-Brown, Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Mrs. Arlene Watson Chantiloupe, Nurse Rhodell Knott and CEO Mr. Alwyn Miller, following a recent donation of hot meals to frontline workers at the facility. The CBA has been gifting frontline healthcare workers who are working in COVID-19 facilities with meals, as a token of their appreciation for their bravery and dedication. Mr. Miller thanked the association for their donation and encouraged the healthcare workers to remain dedicated and steadfast as they manage this pandemic.
Member of the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA), Mr. Dalton Yap (left) is pictured here with staff members from the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester (2nd left to right), Nurse Sharon Riley-Brown, Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Mrs. Arlene Watson Chantiloupe, Nurse Rhodell Knott and CEO Mr. Alwyn Miller, following a recent donation of hot meals to frontline workers at the facility. The CBA has been gifting frontline healthcare workers who are working in COVID-19 facilities with meals, as a token of their appreciation for their bravery and dedication. Mr. Miller thanked the association for their donation and encouraged the healthcare workers to remain dedicated and steadfast as they manage this pandemic.

PHOTOS: Mandeville Hospital Frontline Workers Gifted with lunches from Chinese Benevolent Association
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addresses a ​ virtual press conference on Thursday (October 15).
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addresses a ​ virtual press conference on Thursday (October 15).

Police Report Reduction in Major Crimes
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addressing a digital press conference on Thursday (Oct​ober 15).
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addressing a digital press conference on Thursday (Oct​ober 15).

JCF Focused on Dismantling Gangs
The late Dr. Donald Keith Duncan, CD
The late Dr. Donald Keith Duncan, CD

Cabinet Grants Official Service for Former Minister and Former President of the Senate

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Culture

National Gallery of Jamaica Hosts Virtual Last Sundays

The National Gallery of Jamaica’s upcoming virtual Last Sundays on October 25, 2020 will be featuring a musical performance by vocalist Courtni as well as interviews with The Hon. Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture Entertainment Gender & Sports and Barbara Blake Hannah, Cultural Advisor at the MCGES regarding the ‘Jamaica Jamaica!’ exhibition. The video performance will premiere on the YouTube...
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Senior Medical Officer at the BRH, Dr. Sheriff Imoru (left) accepts a donation of medical supplies and equipment from benefactors of the 2019 graduating class, Dr. Geneille Williams (centre) and Dr. Romario Whyte.
Health & Wellness

Black River Hospital Receives $2.9 Million in Medical Equipment

The Black River Hospital (BRH) in St. Elizabeth received a donation of medical equipment, valued at $2.9 million, from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI, Mona), Medical Class of 2019. The donation which includes a defibrillator, 2 transport stretchers, a plaster saw, a diagnostic set, 3 forceps and a digital paediatric scale, was handed...
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National Women
Gender Affairs

First National Women’s Shelter Ready – Minister Grange

“The place is nice and clean and ready, except for one and two things,” said the Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, on Thursday (today) after she examined the facility that will serve as the first state-run shelter for victims of domestic abuse. The establishment of national shelters for women who need help to leave...
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Transport

Spanish Town Road ITA Depot to Reopen After Heroes Weekend

The Spanish Town Road Depot of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is scheduled to reopen with full service on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, following the Heroes Weekend. The ITA has advised that the facility is now safe to reopen for business following deep cleaning and sanitization exercises after the confirmation of a positive COVID-19 case at the location. During the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry to Launch COVID-19 Youth Leaders Response Programme

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be rolling out a COVID-19 Youth Leaders Response Programme geared towards engaging the country’s young people in the fight against the virus. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in making the announcement at a virtual press conference on Thursday (October 15), said that the initiative will “promote positive behaviour response and effective...
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General Surgeon at the Savanna-La-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Lincoln Cox.
Health & Wellness

Men Urged to Check for Signs of Breast Cancer

General Surgeon at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Lincoln Cox, is urging men to check for breast cancer symptoms. He said that while the disease is rare in males, representing about one per cent of all cancer cases, it is important for men to remain aware and to report to their general practitioner any lumps on the breast or...
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