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Interim Project Manager, Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Marcia Henry, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6. She spoke about the upcoming clean energy boot camp being hosted by the CCIC.
Interim Project Manager, Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Marcia Henry, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6. She spoke about the upcoming clean energy boot camp being hosted by the CCIC.

Clean Energy Entrepreneurs Trained at Boot Camps

Some 163 clean energy entrepreneurs have been trained at three boot camps hosted by the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC). The programme, which offers mentorship and guidance to entrepreneurs in the field of clean energy, is now inviting more companies...
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), looks on as Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Coordinator with the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA)), Dr. Tamara Henry (right), points out health information on display at the 4th National Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Workshop held on September 9, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Looking on is Dr. Tamika Henry, who is also attached to NERHA.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), looks on as Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Coordinator with the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA)), Dr. Tamara Henry (right), points out health information on display at the 4th National Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Workshop held on September 9, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Looking on is Dr. Tamika Henry, who is also attached to NERHA.

Health Leaders Urged to Keep up NCD Fight
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is joined by Lucea’s Mayor, Councillor Wynter McIntosh (second left) and community members from Johnson Town, Hanover, in removing an old freezer as part of the five-day clean-up programme which began in the parish on Saturday, September 10.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is joined by Lucea’s Mayor, Councillor Wynter McIntosh (second left) and community members from Johnson Town, Hanover, in removing an old freezer as part of the five-day clean-up programme which began in the parish on Saturday, September 10.

Hanover Residents Pleased With Clean-Up Exercise
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is being shown a piece of equipment in the newly established state-of-the-art isolation room at the University Hospital of the West Indies’ (UHWI) Paediatric Oncology Department by Paediatric Oncologist, Dr. Michelle Reese Mills (centre). Occasion was the official handover of the project dubbed ‘Sean’s Gift’ by the Rotary Club of Kingston on Friday (September 9). At left is Acting Chief Executive Officer, UHWI, Kevin Allen.
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is being shown a piece of equipment in the newly established state-of-the-art isolation room at the University Hospital of the West Indies’ (UHWI) Paediatric Oncology Department by Paediatric Oncologist, Dr. Michelle Reese Mills (centre). Occasion was the official handover of the project dubbed ‘Sean’s Gift’ by the Rotary Club of Kingston on Friday (September 9). At left is Acting Chief Executive Officer, UHWI, Kevin Allen.

Isolation Room for Paediatric Cancer Patients Opens at UHWI
Film Commissioner at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Renee Robinson.
Film Commissioner at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Renee Robinson.

Five Local Films to Premiere at Trinidad Festival

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Member of the Citizen Security and Justice Programme’s (CSJP) ‘Men with a Message’ group, Lyndel Champagnie, addresses participants in the tae kwon do summer camp held in Goldsmith Villa, August Town, from August 4 to 18. The camp, organised by the Goldsmith Villa Sports and Youth Club, provided the youngsters with the opportunity to learn tae kwon do and foster positive behaviour change.
Community

Goldsmith Villa Youth Learn Positive Values at Tae Kwon Do Camp

Students from Goldsmith Villa in August Town, St. Andrew, who benefited from a tae kwon do summer camp, are expected to bring the lessons of discipline and hard work to school and also make those values part of their daily lives. The 26 youngsters, aged 12 and older, who were displaying antisocial behaviours and negative attitudes, participated in the August...
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Public Relations Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Deleen Powell, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’.
EnvironmentJIS Think Tank

NEPA Promotes Proper Waste Management

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is spearheading several initiatives to promote proper waste management and environmentally safe practices. The most recent thrust, dubbed ‘Trash Free Waters’, involves the agency and its partners implementing various strategies, including a prohibition on single-use plastic bags. At a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Public Relations Officer at NEPA, Deleen Powell, informed that the...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left) addressing participants at a clean-up programme in Hanover on Saturday September 10. Minister McKenzie was supported on the clean-up activities by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.
CommunityLocal Government

Anti-Litter Law to be Strengthened

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie says he will be making a submission to Cabinet to increase the penalties for the improper disposal of garbage. He said the relevant legislation to be impacted include the the National Solid Waste Management Act. “We are looking now to take to Cabinet new proposals for increase in the litter...
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Volunteers removing debris from a beach in observance of International Costal Cleanup Day.
EnvironmentJIS Think Tank

NEPA Encourages Jamaicans to Participate in International Coastal Clean-Up Day

The National Environmental and Planning Agency (NEPA) is encouraging Jamaicans to participate in the International Coastal clean-up exercise on Saturday September 17. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on September 9, Manager of the Eco-Systems Management Branch at NEPA, Andrea Donaldson said this is important as it would facilitate a cleaner environment. Clean-up exercises are not being limited to only...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), accepts a suicide information book, from co-founder, and Vice President of Choose Life International, Faith Thomas, while founder and President of the organization, Dr. Donovan Thomas (right), shares in the moment. Occasion was the staging of a World Suicide Prevention Day seminar, held on Friday (September 9), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in Downtown Kingston.
Youth

Ministry of Education to Implement Suicide Prevention Strategies

In a move to reduce the suicide rate, the Government is putting in place an awareness programme for persons facing social challenges to have information on where they can receive help. Making the disclosure, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said there is a commitment to the cause of suicide prevention, by connecting individuals to...
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Community Case Management Officer for the Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), Marcia Flynn (left), presents CSJP beneficiary Deenie-Sa Bernard with branded memorabilia to take on her new life journey in France. Ms. Bernard is a 22 years old Olympic Gardens resident who is actively involved in community development, a passion that has afforded her an academic scholarship from the CSJP.
Community

Olympic Gardens Resident Encourages Volunteerism

Resident of Olympic Gardens, Deenie-Sa Bernard, is encouraging young people to embrace the spirit of volunteerism, by giving of their time to organizations and persons in need. She notes that volunteerism may lead to the opening up of opportunities, while at the same time contributing to the development of the country. Ms. Bernard states that her journey as a volunteer...
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Manager of the Ecosystem Management Branch at NEPA, Andrea Donaldson, addresses a JIS Think Tank session on September 9, where she gave details about the planned activities for International Coastal Clean-up Day to be observed on September 17.
EnvironmentJIS Think Tank

Local Government Authorities to Participate in International Coastal Clean-Up Day

On September 17, Local Government Authorities will be partnering with organizers and civic groups to carry out clean-up operations on the island’s coastal areas in observance of International Coastal Cleanup Day. This was disclosed by Manager of the Eco-Systems Management Branch at National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Andrea Donaldson at a JIS Think Tank on Friday (September 9). International...
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