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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a Christmas gift package to two residents of Olympic Way in his West Central St. Andrew constituency, during a recent visit to the area. The gesture was in keeping with the spirit of the Yuletide season. The presentation was among a number gift packages that were provided through Prime Minister Holness’ ‘Positive Jamaica Foundation’, in partnership with Progressive Grocers of Jamaica Limited. Looking on are representatives of the Progressive Grocers Group.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a Christmas gift package to two residents of Olympic Way in his West Central St. Andrew constituency, during a recent visit to the area. The gesture was in keeping with the spirit of the Yuletide season. The presentation was among a number gift packages that were provided through Prime Minister Holness’ ‘Positive Jamaica Foundation’, in partnership with Progressive Grocers of Jamaica Limited. Looking on are representatives of the Progressive Grocers Group.

PHOTO: PM Donates Christmas Gift Bags to Residents of Olympic Way

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is aided by Councillor of the Tivoli Gardens division, Donovan Samuels, in presenting a care package to Adriana Thompson during the Annual West Kingston Senior Citizens
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is aided by Councillor of the Tivoli Gardens division, Donovan Samuels, in presenting a care package to Adriana Thompson during the Annual West Kingston Senior Citizens' Treat on Sunday (December 20). A mobile version of the treat was held this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

PHOTOS: Annual West Kingston Senior Citizens’ Treat
Youth Mentoring Ministry volunteer, Derrick White (right), hands over care packages to sisters, Judane Drysdale (left) and Fennecia White, during a special ceremony at the Ministry’s Mentoring Centre located in Priory in the parish on Monday (December 21).
Youth Mentoring Ministry volunteer, Derrick White (right), hands over care packages to sisters, Judane Drysdale (left) and Fennecia White, during a special ceremony at the Ministry’s Mentoring Centre located in Priory in the parish on Monday (December 21).

Youth Mentoring Ministry Donates Care Packages To St. Ann Children
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), along with personnel from Grocers of Jamaica, shares a moment with children from the Harbour View and Bull Bay communities in St. Andrew, who were presented with gifts and care packages on Wednesday (December 16) at St. Benedict’s Primary School in Harbour View.
Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (centre), along with personnel from Grocers of Jamaica, shares a moment with children from the Harbour View and Bull Bay communities in St. Andrew, who were presented with gifts and care packages on Wednesday (December 16) at St. Benedict’s Primary School in Harbour View.

PHOTOS: Hon. Juliet Holness Presents Gifts And Care Packages To Children From Harbour View And Bull Bay

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Head of the Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Monday (December 14).
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Increased Police Presence On The Streets For Christmas

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be maintaining an increased presence in public spaces during the Yuletide season. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Monday, (December 14), Head of the JCF Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said that the police had ramped up its patrol of the streets since November....
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Director of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonlad-Riley.​ (JIS File Photo)
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E-Chrismus Marketplace On Wednesday

The Tourism Linkages Network will launch its e-Chrismus Marketplace initiative on Wednesday (December 16), during day one of Style Jamaica at Marketplace Jamaica in St. James. Director of the Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald-Riley, told JIS News that the initiative provides another avenue for artisans to sell their locally made products. She said that with the absence of traditional shopping events...
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