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Former soldier who fought in World War II, Mr. Stanley Atkinson, who is 94 years of age.

Nation Remembers War Dead November 12

The nation will, on Sunday, November 12, honour the memory of the fallen servicemen and servicewomen of World Wars I and II at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony, which will be held at National Heroes Park in Kingston. Traditionally, Remembrance...

Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Youth Organisation for Upliftment, Jamaica, Aubrey Stewart, addresses participants in attendance at the annual staging of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s culture club consultation at the Shortwood Teachers’ College in St. Andrew today (November 9). During the event, a sensitisation session was also held to discuss the pending merger of culture clubs. Mr. Stewart was guest speaker at the function.

Culture Clubs to Merge

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addresses a recent Think Tank held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) headquarters in Kingston.

Parents to Learn Effective Disciplinary Strategies

Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Winston De La Haye, addresses the opening ceremony for the University of the West Indies (UWI) Faculty of Medical Sciences’ 26th Annual Research Conference and Workshop on November 8 at the UWI, Mona campus.

Medical Researchers Encouraged to Apply for Grants

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second right), listens as Opposition Senator, Dr. Floyd Morris (second left), reads a copy of the Disabilities Act written in Braille. They were at the launch of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) public education campaign which aims to promote awareness on disability-related matters, the functions of the agency, and the Disabilities Act. The launch was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, today (November 9). Others (from left) are Member of the Board of Management for JCPD, Alister McLean; Executive Director of the JCPD, Christine Hendricks and Chairman of the Board of Management, JCPD, Dr. Patricia Holness.

JCPD Launches Public Education Campaign

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a property tax town hall meeting held on November 8 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland.

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Local Government Minister Says Parochial Roads will be Repaired

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will be undertaking a comprehensive rehabilitation programme to “significantly tackle parochial roads across the country” that are in disrepair. Addressing a property tax town hall meeting at the Sean Lavery Faith Hall in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on November 8, Mr. McKenzie said that of the total number of...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and Chief Executive Officer of BMR Jamaica Wind, Bruce Levy, during a tour of the company’s plant in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, on November 8.

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Jamaica Can Produce Up to 50 Per Cent of Energy from Renewables – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica has the potential to produce up to 50 per cent of the country’s energy needs from renewable sources. The Prime Minister, who was speaking to reporters following a tour of BMR Jamaica Wind in St. Elizabeth on November 8, said the country “has to think carefully and strategically as to how...

New Justices of the Peace for St. Catherine take the Oath at a commissioning ceremony at the Portmore Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Catherine on November 8. Some 241 Justices of the Peace were sworn in.

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Governor-General to Appoint Commissioners for Anti-Corruption Unit Soon

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in short order, will appoint five Commissioners to a single Anti-corruption Unit, which will investigate and prosecute corruption in Jamaica. Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, confirmed that the Governor-General has now signed the Integrity Commission Bill, which was approved by the Senate in July, paving the way for the establishment of...

Senior Veterinary Biochemical Analyst at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Georgette Thompson, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (November 8), about the week of activities for World Antibiotic Awareness Week, which will be observed from November 13 to 19 under the theme: ‘Antibiotic, the end of an Era’.

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Focus on Antibiotics November 13-19

Jamaica will join other countries globally to observe World Antibiotic Awareness Week from November 13 to 19, under the theme; ‘Antibiotic, the end of an Era’. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (November 8), Senior Veterinary Biochemical Analyst at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Georgette Thompson, said the focus is to raise awareness of the need...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (standing), assists Senior Medical Technician at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Leslyn Robinson (right), to perform a blood pressure check on Correctional Officer, Nicola Wheatley. Occasion was the ‘We Transform’ inaugural health fair and fun day at the Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston on November 8.

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530 Children and Staff at Juvenile Facilities to Benefit from Health Fairs

A total of 530 children and staff at juvenile institutions across the island are to benefit from a series of health fairs being staged by the Ministry of National Security under its ‘We Transform’ initiative. The events, the first of which was held on Wednesday (Nov. 8) at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston, will run until...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), speaking with students at Ardenne High School during a motivational and empowerment session at the St. Andrew-based institution on Wednesday (November 8).

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Youth Minister Invites Applications for Charge Up Grants

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is inviting submissions for its ‘Charge Up’ grants, aimed at supporting the work of youth-based organisations in the country. The grants are being provided under the Ministry’s ‘Charge Up Project,’ which seeks to revitalise Jamaica’s youth club movement. “We have the ‘Charge Up’ project where we are...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left); Senator Dr. Floyd Morris (second right) and Chief Executive Officer of local publishing company, ImagiNation Books, Latoya West-Blackwood, stand beside the cover of Dr. Morris’ autobiography, ‘By Faith, Not by Sight’, during the official launch of the book on November 7 at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, Mona.

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Dr. Floyd Morris Commended for Advocating for Persons with Disabilities

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has lauded Jamaica’s first blind Senator and former Senate President, Dr. Floyd Morris, for his lifelong dedication to improving the lives of persons with disabilities. The Governor-General praised Dr. Morris for his tireless pursuit for excellence and commitment to civic duty, which has assisted in shaping public policy. “We celebrate his...