First-time Father Uses Own Manifesto to Raise His Son
As a first-time father, entrepreneur Kristofferson Nunes decided to write a Parental Manifesto that guides how he creates an environment for his son’s upbringing. According …
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Government Continues To Focus On Communities – Bartlett
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says despite the pandemic, the Government continues to be in full alignment with its 2020 manifesto commitments. Delivering his …
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SDC St. Elizabeth Grants $316,000 To Support Community Economic Initiatives
The Social Development Commission (SDC) in St. Elizabeth awarded $316,000 in grants last month to support economic development initiatives at the community level. Of the sum, $120,000 …
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150 Households in Steer Town Being Wired for Electricity
One hundred and fifty households in Steer Town, St. Ann are being wired for connection to the national electricity grid. The work is being done …
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Denham Town Schools Renamed In Honour Of Seaga
Both the Denham Town Primary School and Denham Town Infant School, located in West Kingston, have been officially renamed in honour of the late former …
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Tribute to Sam Sharpe
Civic and parish leaders in St. James paid homage to National Hero, The Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe, with a floral tribute at Sam Sharpe Square, …
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KSAMC Child Month Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Secret Gardens Monument (Photos)
CPFSA Receives New Psychological Assessment Tools
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) recently received a boost to its capacity to provide psychological support for children in State care. Electronic …
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NPSC Helpline Initiative Impacting Lives
The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) helplines have been operational for one year, and according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, Kaysia Kerr, …
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CISOCA Urges Increased Monitoring of Children’s Online Use
Head of the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Charmaine Shand, is calling on parents …
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Jamaicans In The US Giving Back To Their Communities
The Green Block Foundation, established by three Jamaicans living in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States (US), is providing much-needed support to schools in the …
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PIOJ Launches Community Renewal Index
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has launched its Community Renewal Index (CRI 2020), which aims to improve access to empirical data to inform decision-making …
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Patients At Bellevue To Benefit From Reading Project
Patients at the Bellevue Hospital in Kingston are to benefit from an initiative by the institution to further improve their mental well-being, through a reading …
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PHOTOS: JIS Donates Cultural Items To Bellevue Book Corner Project
Community Groups Praised For Contributing To Zones Of Special Operation Successes
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, has praised community groups for playing an integral role in generating the achievements recorded …
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Blind and Visually Impaired Artisans Get Improved Workspace
The 12 blind and visually impaired artisans of the Superior Craft and More Co-operative Society, are now offerings their skills in caning, webbing, wickerwork and …
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March 15 Is World Consumer Rights Day
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will be observing World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2021 on Monday, March 15 under the theme ‘The COVID-Conscious Consumer: Food …
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St. James Residents Looking Forward To Tuesday’s Opening Of Harmony Beach Park
St. James residents are expressing excitement about Tuesday’s (March 2) scheduled opening of the Harmony Beach Park by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. …
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Grassroots Venture Benefits from SDC Grant
Fostering community development through integrated approaches is part of the mandate of the Social Development Commission (SDC). Through its Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP), …
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$200 Million Allocated To Integrated Community Development Project
The Government has allotted $200 million to complete activities under the Jamaica Integrated Community Development Project, during the upcoming fiscal year. The project seeks to …
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