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Salvation Army Western Division Looking To Raise $7 Million

The Salvation Army’s Western Jamaica Division is looking to raise $7 million through its Christmas Kettle Appeal launched on Friday (November 13) at Scotiabank’s Financial Centre in Montego Bay. The money will provide food and other necessities for thousands of...

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

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

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Students Urged To Take a Stand Against Violence

Students are being urged to take a stand against violence inflicted on women and girls and all types of child abuse, by Vice President, Development and Community Service, University of Technology (UTech), Professor Rosalea Hamilton. Speaking at UTech Students’ Union launch of the 50th Annual Tag Drive, on November 9, on the campus, in Kingston, the Professor implored the students...

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UTech Students’ Union Launches $2 Million Tag Drive

The University of Technology (UTech) Students’ Union launched its 50th annual Tag Drive on November 9, with a target of $2 million, to be generated from donors across the island and events scheduled to take place this week. Dubbed the ‘Golden Drive’, this year’s event is being observed under the theme: ‘End the Silence, Stop the Violence Against Women and...

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Maxfield Avenue Residents to Benefit From Wellness Fair

Residents of Maxfield Avenue and surrounding areas are to benefit from a wellness fair, which will take place on Saturday (November 14) on the grounds of the Church of God of Prophecy in the community. The fair is being hosted by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and will offer free blood pressure, dental and eye checks; and electrocardiogram (ECG),...

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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,...

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.

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Fond Farewell for Veteran JIS Photographer Michael Shaw

Pain and sadness at the loss of a gem of a man, were etched on the faces of all who came out on Thursday (October 22), to pay their final respects to late Jamaica Information Service (JIS) photographer Michael George Washington Shaw. The mood was mournful, as family, friends, colleagues and well wishers, who filled the pews of the historic...

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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...