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Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Acting Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Student Participation in Annual JCDC Festival Competitions Remains High

Student participation in the annual Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) festival of the performing arts remains high. Acting JCDC Executive Director, Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, told JIS News that student involvement is back to pre-pandemic levels, as schools are eager to return...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), comforts Beryl Edwards, mother of late former national women’s basketball representative, Simone Edwards, during a Service of Thanksgiving for the athlete, on Wednesday (March 15), at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew. At left is Ms. Edwards’ father, Aston Edwards.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), comforts Beryl Edwards, mother of late former national women’s basketball representative, Simone Edwards, during a Service of Thanksgiving for the athlete, on Wednesday (March 15), at the University of Technology (UTech) in St. Andrew. At left is Ms. Edwards’ father, Aston Edwards.

Sport Minister Hails Late Former National Women’s Basketball Player
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

CAC Urges Consumers to Understand Contracts Before Signing
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda , delivers the keynote address at the closing ceremony for Research Week 2023 at Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Manchester, on Thursday (March 9).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda , delivers the keynote address at the closing ceremony for Research Week 2023 at Northern Caribbean University in Mandeville, Manchester, on Thursday (March 9).

Greater Mandeville Water Project to Bring Relief to Thousands
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), greets ambulance drivers, Donovan Daley (centre), who is attached to the Princess Margaret Hospital in St. Thomas, and William Smith, who is based at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, during Thursday’s (March 9) handover ceremony at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) for equipment and vehicles donated by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund. The entity provided 10 new hemodialysis machines and two ambulances, valued approximately $63 million, for the KPH, Linstead Public Hospital, and Princess Margaret Hospital.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), greets ambulance drivers, Donovan Daley (centre), who is attached to the Princess Margaret Hospital in St. Thomas, and William Smith, who is based at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, during Thursday’s (March 9) handover ceremony at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) for equipment and vehicles donated by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund. The entity provided 10 new hemodialysis machines and two ambulances, valued approximately $63 million, for the KPH, Linstead Public Hospital, and Princess Margaret Hospital.

CHASE Fund Donates Equipment and Vehicles to Hospitals

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Acting Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, makes a point at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, today (March 10) at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Entertainment

JCDC Accepting Entries for Jamaica Festival Song Competition

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is now accepting entries for the Festival Song Competition. Deadline for entries is Friday, March 31. The entry fee for this competition is $1,000. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, today (March 10), at the agency’s head office in Kingston, Acting Executive Director of the JCDC, Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, appealed to Jamaicans...
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Entertainment

Persons Encouraged to Purchase Coffee Festival Tickets Early

Persons planning to attend the sixth annual Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival on Saturday, March 25 in Newcastle, St. Andrew, are being encouraged to purchase their tickets early. Speaking during a recent JIS ‘Studio 58A’ interview, Director, Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley, said the event requires everyone attending to have a ticket for entry. “Please do not wait until...
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Commerce

Multibillion-Dollar Road Improvement Project to Commence in 2023/24

The Government is to implement a $40-billion road improvement project to modernise 2,000 roads across the island, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. Opening the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 7, Minister Clarke said repairs of the road networks will commence during the upcoming financial year, and phased...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents a citation to former Custos for Manchester, Sally Porteous during the Governor- General’s Medal of Honour presentation ceremony and luncheon for current and former Custodes held on Tuesday (March 7) at King’s House.
National Honours and Awards

34 Custodes Receive G-G’s Medal of Honour

Thirty-four current and former Custodes have been awarded the Governor- General’s Medal of Honour in recognition of their outstanding service to the office. Gold, silver and bronze medals were presented based on length of time served, during a ceremony held on Tuesday (March 7) at King’s House. Persons who have given nine years or more of service received the gold...
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Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Department, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie.
Health & Wellness

Parents Urged to Ensure Children are Immunised

Parents in St. Elizabeth and across the island are being urged to take advantage of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘mop up/catch up’ campaign to get their children immunised. Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Department, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, said health professionals in the parish have been visiting schools and communities since the launch of the initiative in...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), converses with (from left) Director, Meteorological Service (MET Office), Evan Thompson; Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Stewart Beckford and Managing Director, National Water Resource Authority (NRA), Peter Clarke, at a press conference held on Thursday (March 9) at the Ministry in Kingston.
Fire Safety

Fire Brigade Urges Vigilance to Prevent Bushfires

Members of the public are being urged to exercise greater vigilance to prevent bushfires. Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, who made the appeal, said persons should desist from lighting fires to burn garbage or clear land for planting and ensure that cigarettes are properly extinguished before discarding them. He said that open flames, particularly given the...
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