Councillors and Poor Relief Officers attached to the St. Mary Municipal Corporation have received state-of-the-art tablet and desktop computers and printers from the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. These are expected to significantly enhance their capacity for service delivery across the parish. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the presentations during the Corporation’s monthly meeting in Port Maria...

Expectant and new mothers have been provided with additional support to ensure safe pregnancies and proper care for their babies, through the ‘Best for Mommy and Baby’ educational booklet. The 20-page manual contains information on best practices for antenatal, postnatal and newborn care, including mother’s pre-birth testing, mother and baby’s nutrition, warning signs during pregnancy, and immunisation. It is part of a public-education...

There is no substitute for a healthy lifestyle, and Jamaicans should take the matter of caring for their bodies very seriously, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Addressing a ceremony for the official opening of the expanded operating theatre and renovated male surgical ward as well as the handing over of an ambulance at the St. Ann’s Bay...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that by the end of this financial year, there will be a framework in place to address the matter of sustained funding for health care. Mr. Holness, who was speaking at the opening of the expanded operating theatre and  the renovated male surgical ward as well as the handing over of an...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging ‘I Believe’ ambassadors to assist in strengthening the family component of the initiative, so that more parents can benefit. “With the recent incident of child abuse showcased in the media, we see there is a great need for support of this family initiative, which gives guidelines to parents, especially to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says violence against children does not represent the norm of Jamaican parenthood and should be condemned in the clearest language possible. Citing an incident which has been making the rounds on social media where a woman can be seen beating a young girl, purported to be her daughter, with a machete, Mr. Holness...

Furniture makers and other artisans from the downtown Kingston area have expressed gratitude for the opportunity to showcase their work at the recently held Home and Furnishing Expo at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew. The expo was spearheaded by the Social Development Commission (SDC) as part of an initiative to streamline the operations of furniture and home décor businesses in...