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(FILE) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, emphasises a point as she addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 6).
(FILE) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, emphasises a point as she addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 6).

First State-Run National Shelter to Assist Abused Women

The Government is advanced in the establishment of the first State-run National Shelter to assist women who need to leave abusive environments. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, provided details during a Statement to the House...
Jamaican born 84-year-old nurse, Murlin Hampton visited Clark County in Nevada to cast her vote in the United States Midterm Elections on November 6.
Jamaican born 84-year-old nurse, Murlin Hampton visited Clark County in Nevada to cast her vote in the United States Midterm Elections on November 6.

84-Year-Old Jamaican Exercised Her Right to Vote in US Midterm Elections
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Ambassador of the Republic of Panama, His Excellency Alexis Eduardo Sandoval Cajar (centre) and his wife, Yomaris Franco de Sandoval (right), at a reception held on Monday (November 5) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, to observe the 115th Anniversary of Panama’s Independence Day.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Ambassador of the Republic of Panama, His Excellency Alexis Eduardo Sandoval Cajar (centre) and his wife, Yomaris Franco de Sandoval (right), at a reception held on Monday (November 5) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, to observe the 115th Anniversary of Panama’s Independence Day.

Jamaica and Panama to Cooperate in Education, Tourism and Maritime Development
State Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), highlights the benefits of play through games, such as ‘Chinese skip’, during a forum focusing on the importance of play for children, at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home on Tuesday (November 6). Engaging in the game of ‘Chinese skip’ are students from the Seaward Primary and Junior High School. They are (in the foreground, from left) Shadae Salmon, and Latanya Graham. At right is media personality and host of the forum, Emprezz Golding.
State Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), highlights the benefits of play through games, such as ‘Chinese skip’, during a forum focusing on the importance of play for children, at the Maxfield Park Children’s Home on Tuesday (November 6). Engaging in the game of ‘Chinese skip’ are students from the Seaward Primary and Junior High School. They are (in the foreground, from left) Shadae Salmon, and Latanya Graham. At right is media personality and host of the forum, Emprezz Golding.

State Minister Calls on Parents to Look for Signs of Abuse
Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who is also Minister of Health, addresses the recent ceremony to break ground for the new $25-million Brown’s Hall Health Centre. He also spoke about several community development projects.
Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who is also Minister of Health, addresses the recent ceremony to break ground for the new $25-million Brown’s Hall Health Centre. He also spoke about several community development projects.

Back Pasture to Brown’s Hall Main Road to be Rehabilitated

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Gender Affairs

Gov’t Finalising Prevention of Sexual Harassment Bill

The Government is finalising the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Bill, which will be brought to the House of Representatives shortly. This was disclosed by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 6). Delivering a Statement on the spate of violent attacks against women and children, she...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), addressing students of Penwood High School in St. Andrew, during a motivational and empowerment session at the institution on Tuesday (November 6).
Prime MinisterYouth

PM Calls On Youth to Reject Crime and Violence in Communities

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaica’s youth to reject crime and violence in their communities. He said that young people, as part of their civic duty, have a responsibility to renounce the influence of the dons and gangs and report any criminal activity. “It is the right thing, it is the honourable thing, it is...
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Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan González Mijares (right), points out features of the "altar" display at the ‘Dia de los Muertos’ (Day of the Dead) celebration held on Thursday (November 1) at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters, Mona, Kingston. Looking on are Minister Consular, Embassy of the Republic of Chile, Roberto Alvarez (left); and the Ambassador of Chile, His Excellency Francisco Bernales.
Culture

Jamaican Foods Included in Mexican ‘Dia De Los Muertos’ Celebration

An array of Jamaican foods were included in an exhibition staged as part of the local Dia de los Muertos celebration, which is a popular Mexican tradition dating back more than 1,000 years. Ackee, Jamaican white rum, Red Stripe, coconut water, were part of the three-level “altar” bearing gifts for the dead, which was mounted in the lobby of the...
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Commandant of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), Colonel Errol Johnson, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
National Security

JCCF to Increase Membership to Over 10,000

The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) is aiming to increase its membership to 10,000 over the next three years. The youth-centred organisation is planning to add 50 cadet units islandwide to the existing 94 units, to continue its contribution to the holistic development of Jamaica’s youth. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ recently, Commandant of the JCCF,...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, shakes hands with Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, during a recent Justices of the Peace training session held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingtson.
Justice

Jamaicans Encouraged to Think First-Class

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is appealing for Jamaicans to start thinking first class. He said that “Jamaica will never achieve first-world status unless our people start thinking first class. We can only build a good society and a great nation if our people are good and think greatly.” Minister Chuck was speaking at a Justices of the Peace...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), who is also Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, enjoys a good laugh with Sales and Marketing Manager at Omni Industries Limited, Vincent Clarke (left), and Chairman and Managing Director of Kemteck Development and Construction Limited, Sylvester Tulloch (right), at the recent ceremony to break ground for the $25-million Brown’s Hall Health Centre in St. Catherine. The two companies are co-financing the project.
Health & Wellness

Brown’s Hall Residents to Receive Free Health Services

Residents of Brown’s Hall in St. Catherine and surrounding communities will be getting free health services at the soon-to-be-established Friends of the Brown’s Hall Health Centre. Chairman and Managing Director of Kemteck Development and Construction Limited, Sylvester Tulloch, who is co-financing the $25-million health centre, said persons will receive optical and dental services, mammograms, antenatal care, home visits from a...
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Manager for the St. Catherine-based Spanish Town Skills Training Centre (STSTC), Ruth James (right), in discussion with former students of the institution (from left) Muriel Grant, Rahiem Bailey; and current student, Alexis Dixon.
Youth

Spanish Town Skills Training Centre Serving the Community for 20 Years

For almost 20 years, the Spanish Town Skills Training Centre (STSTC) has been providing training for professionals, at-risk youth, non-certified and unskilled employees and employers, in partnership with the HEART Trust/NTA. Student at the institution, 19-year-old Alexis Dixon, has high praises for the opportunities being provided to her through the Centre. After leaving secondary school, Ms Dixon faced several job...
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