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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott (centre), in discussion with (from left) Chairman of the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dr. Carlton Davis and Acting Mayor of Portmore, Leon Thomas during an Ease of Doing Business seminar held at the Portmore Pines Conference Centre in St. Catherine on Thursday (November 6). The event, which was preceded by an Ease of Doing Business fair, was staged by the Portmore Municipal Council in collaboration with the National Housing Trust, through funding from the Caribbean Local Economic Development Project.

Portmore Municipal Council Facilitating Economic Growth

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, has praised the Portmore Municipal Council for its vital role in facilitating economic development at the community level. “This Council has taken up the challenge to ensure that...economic activities that...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott (4th right); and Mission Director at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Denise A. Herbol (3rd left), unveil the signage for the new community resource centre in the East Kingston community of Rockfort, which was officially opened on November 5. Looking on are (from left) are: Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Representative, Pearnel Charles Jr.; Police Commissioner, Dr. Carl Williams; Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, and East Kingston and Port Royal Member of Parliament, Hon. Phillip Paulwell; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Major General Stewart Saunders; and Programme Director for the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) Community Renewal Programme (CRP), Charles Clayton. The centre was established under the USAID’s Community Empowerment and Transformation Project Phase 2 (COMET II).

Community Resource Centre Set up in Rockfort

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (right), is presented with the Summary of Policy and Strategy Recommendations 2006-15 by Chairperson for the Caribbean Child Research Conference (CCRC) and Acting Director of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), Dr. Aldrie Henry Lee, at the Caribbean Child Research Conference held today (November 6), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Kingston.

Major Gains Made in Child Development – PM

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott.

House Begins Debate on Local Governance Act

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (2nd left), consoles Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna Marie Rowe (2nd right), just before the start of the thanksgiving service for late veteran photographer, Michael Shaw, on October 23, at the Webster Memorial United Church in Kingston. In the background is an exhibit of Mr. Shaw’s work over the years, including pictures from his final assignment on September 30.

Fond Farewell for Veteran JIS Photographer Michael Shaw

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Jamaica Pays Tribute to Soldiers on November 8

Jamaica will pay tribute to soldiers, who fought in the two World Wars, on National Remembrance Day on Sunday, November 8. Activities for the day include a memorial service, which will be held at the Garrison Chapel, Up Park Camp, starting at 10:00 a.m. A wreath laying ceremony will take place at National Heroes Park at 10:20 a.m. with Governor-General,...

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Police and Citizens Urged to Unite

Assistant Commissioner of Police in Charge of Area One, Winchroy Budhoo, has challenged members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and citizens to unite, in order to regain confidence and trust, and make community policing effective. Addressing a Town Hall meeting at the Lucea United Church Hall in Hanover, on October 15, Mr. Budhoo told the large gathering that all...

Chairman of the Public Sector Transformation Steering Committee, Patricia Francis (right), presents the Prime Minister’s Trophy and $300,000 cash prize to Administrator General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Administrator General’s Department, Lona Brown. The agency copped the award for Best Customer Service Entity (Single Location) in the Public Sector Customer Service Competition (PSCSC). The awards ceremony was held last Friday (October 9) in Kingston.

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Administrator General says Quality Service Delivery a Priority

Administrator General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Administrator General’s Department (AGD), Lona Brown, said that excellent service delivery is the main priority of the department. She said the agency recognises that it carries out a critical function, that of administering the estates of persons, who die without leaving a will. “It is not a one-off service; we take...

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164 Persons Trained As Environmental Wardens

One hundred and sixty four persons have completed training as Environmental Wardens, through the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Integrated Community Development Project (ICDP). The wardens were presented with their certificates at a graduation ceremony, held on September 30, at the Trench Town Multi-Purpose Centre, in Kingston. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, who addressed the...

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UNFPA Delivers Support to Dominica in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika

In a move to ensure the safety and dignity of Dominican women and girls, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund’s Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean (SRO) is offering reproductive health kits to support safe birth, and in collaboration with UN Women is distributing dignity kits, which contain hygiene supplies for women and girls...

Senior citizens of the Power of Faith Ministries International church, in Portmore, and surrounding communities receiving free health checks from nurses, at its recently held Senior Citizens’ Art and Craft Exposition, on the church grounds on September 24.

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Seniors Host Art and Craft Exposition

As part of activities for Senior Citizens’ Month, the elderly of the Power of Faith Ministries International, in Portmore, hosted an art and craft exposition on September 24, to showcase their talent. Scores of persons from the church and surrounding communities participated in the event as members of the church’s senior citizens club displayed art and craft items, such as...

Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Christine Hendricks.

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$4M Grant Aid for Persons with Disabilities

Nearly 30 persons with disabilities, islandwide, are to receive empowerment grants, totaling approximately $4 million, from the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD). The funds are being provided to assist persons who have either started a business or in the process of doing so, to further develop their engagements. Additionally, the recipients will receive training in book keeping and...