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Firefighters from across the Caribbean who participated in bush fire management training carried out by the United States Forest Service (USFS), through its Natural Infrastructure for Caribbean Resilience (NICaR) programme.
Firefighters from across the Caribbean who participated in bush fire management training carried out by the United States Forest Service (USFS), through its Natural Infrastructure for Caribbean Resilience (NICaR) programme.

Local Firefighters Get Training In Bush Fire Management

The capacity of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) to combat bush fires has been strengthened. Thirteen local firefighters were among a group of 35 personnel from across 13 Caribbean countries who benefited from training in bush fire management, which was...
Principal of St. Ann’s Bay Primary, Trevor Cole (left), shares a moment with top-performing boy and girl in the 2023 sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination, 11-year-old Daniel Hall and 11-year-old Aaylia Miller.
Principal of St. Ann’s Bay Primary, Trevor Cole (left), shares a moment with top-performing boy and girl in the 2023 sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination, 11-year-old Daniel Hall and 11-year-old Aaylia Miller.

Grade-Six Students At St. Ann’s Bay Primary Ace PEP Exam
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left), engages stakeholders from the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and Jamaica Fire Brigade as they tour one of the proposed sites for the construction of a new fire station in the Balaclava area of St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday, June 21.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left), engages stakeholders from the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and Jamaica Fire Brigade as they tour one of the proposed sites for the construction of a new fire station in the Balaclava area of St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday, June 21.

New Fire Station for Balaclava In St. Elizabeth
Court House building in Falmouth that houses the offices of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and the Parish Court, now partially closed after the roof covering the Parish Court collapsed recently.
Court House building in Falmouth that houses the offices of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and the Parish Court, now partially closed after the roof covering the Parish Court collapsed recently.

Mayor’s Forum In Falmouth on June 28
A screenshot from Episode six of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Business Continuity Planning animation series. The series can be accessed on the TEF Facebook and Instagram pages.
A screenshot from Episode six of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Business Continuity Planning animation series. The series can be accessed on the TEF Facebook and Instagram pages.

TEF Creates Business Continuity Planning Animation Series

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Microbiologist at the Scientific Research Council, Mandesa Jackson, says food manufacturers should test their products for listeria.
Science

Food Manufacturers Urged to Test Products for Listeria

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is urging more food manufacturers to test their products for listeria, a bacterium that can cause serious ailments and even death when ingested. Listeria can be found in many of the foods that are consumed daily, namely dairy items, fish and meat. “Once you are manufacturing food, you want to ensure that whatever you are...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at the Annotto Bay Health Centre in St. Mary on June 23, where a Know Your Numbers event was held and the centre officially adopted by Surgix Jamaica Limited.
Health & Wellness

Ministry Wants Jamaicans to Improve Health Behaviours

A call has been made for organisations and individuals to partner with the Ministry of Health and Wellness in getting the population to improve their health behaviours. Making the call, portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said too many people are ending up at the accident and emergency departments of hospitals when the illnesses could have been prevented by...
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(FILE) Principal of Lucea Primary School, in Hanover, Yasmin Anderson-Jackson (centre), assists Enrichment Coordinator, Jodi-Ann Campbell (right), as they tutor students enrolled in the Enrichment Programme.
EducationYouth

Primary Schools In Hanover Celebrating Outstanding PEP Exam Results

Primary schools in Hanover are celebrating the remarkable achievements of their students who have attained outstanding results in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. With a focus on comprehensive assessments and the development of essential skills, this year’s results reflect the youngsters’ hard work as well as the commitment of their teachers in fostering educational growth. Principal of Cacoon...
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Regional Director, Region 7, Ministry of Education and Youth, Barrington Richardson (left) and Senior Operations Manager, Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for the establishment of a Smart Room at the Mineral Heights Primary School in Clarendon, during a ceremony held at the school today (June 26). Looking on (from left, standing) are Board Chairman, Mineral Heights Primary School, Colin Coke; Principal, Mineral Heights Primary School, Lansford Howell; and Construction Project Manager, Digicel Foundation, Carnel Campbell. The signing ceremony demonstrated the commitment of the Foundation and the Ministry of Education and Youth to provide an advanced learning environment that promotes digital skills and prepares students for the challenges of the future. The Smart Room, which forms part of Digicel Foundation’s STEAM initiative, is aimed at helping to bridge the digital divide. The room will be equipped with 12 laptops and 12 tablets with headset connections, a smart screen, and a commercial printer.
EducationTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Digicel Foundation And Education Ministry Sign Smart Room MOU

Regional Director, Region 7, Ministry of Education and Youth, Barrington Richardson (left) and Senior Operations Manager, Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for the establishment of a Smart Room at the Mineral Heights Primary School in Clarendon, during a ceremony held at the school today (June 26). Looking on (from left, standing) are Board Chairman, Mineral...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Transport

Minister Vaz Lauds Seafarers

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has lauded seafarers as unsung heroes whose sacrifice and dedication deserve the utmost respect and support. In his message to mark Day of the Seafarer, which is observed globally on June 25, Minister Vaz extended “appreciation and admiration for the brave men and women who navigate the vast oceans, connecting...
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