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Chief Justice, Hon. Zaila McCalla (centre), shares a moment with Head of the European Union Delegation in Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei (left), and British High Commission to Jamaica, David Fitton, following the launch of three human rights projects today (Oct. 10), at the British High Commission in Jamaica.

EU Provides $52 Million for Justice and Human Rights Projects

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Jamaica has provided some $52 million for the implementation of three projects, focused on the rehabilitation of inmates in the correctional system including juveniles, and addressing legal and human rights issues. Stand...

Director for the Standards Division at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Julia Bonner Douette, highlights activities for World Standards Day on October 14, during a Think Tank today (Oct.10), at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.

Bureau to Recognize Technical Volunteers on World Standards Day

CUSO International Country Representative, Tariq Perkins, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held on October 8 at the agency’s headquarters, in Kingston. CUSO is partnering with the Diaspora Youth Connect Project to drive entrepreneurship in selected inner-city communities across the island.

Stringent Screening Process for DYC Mentors and Volunteers

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) drape the coffin of former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee, with the Jamaican flag, when the body arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport, in Kingston, today (October 14). Mr. Lee, who died on September 29 in Florida after a period of illness, is to be accorded an official funeral by the Government of Jamaica. The funeral service will take place at The Power of Faith Ministries, Portmore, on Thursday, October 17, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Official Funeral for Mayor George Lee

Acting Deputy Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Horace Glaze (seated left), and Panos Caribbean’s Country Co-ordinator for Jamaica, Indi Mclymont-Lafayette (seated, centre), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake a pilot project, which will see the implementation of an early warning system to alert the disabled community of Portmore, St. Catherine of impending disaster. The signing took place at ODPEM’s offices in New Kingston today (Oct. 9). Others looking on are Executive Director of the Combined Disabilities Association (CDA), Gloria Goffe (seated right); Senior Telecommunications Engineer at ODPEM, Ruel Corniffe (standing left); Chairman, SunCity Radio, Steve Billings (standing centre); and Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas.

ODPEM to Test Disaster Warning System for Disabled Persons

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NGOs Receive Support to Generate Income

Four of the country’s Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have been equipped with the necessary tools to generate and attract funding outside of donor support. The entities, Ashe Company; Jamaica AIDS Support for Life; Panos Caribbean; and Rise Life Management, have benefitted from a marketing initiative of non-profit body, World Learning, through which they are receiving assistance to identify products and services...

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Broadcasting Commission Renews Calls for Media to Uphold Standards

Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica, Professor Hopeton Dunn, has renewed calls for the broadcast media to uphold the highest standard in their output. Speaking at a public consultation held on Wednesday, October 9, at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, Professor Dunn said that too many breaches are occurring in the broadcast arena. He urged...

Technical Specialist for Youth Development and Social Transformation with the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Community Renewal Programme (CRP), Sherrian Gray, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on October 8, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

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Housing Units for Residents of Majesty Gardens

Residents of Majesty Gardens, in St. Andrew, are currently going through the selection process for some 48 apartment units, which have been built by the National Housing Trust (NHT), under the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) co-ordinated Community Renewal Programme (CRP), with input from other agencies. “To get a real impact and a change for the community, we started off...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

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Prime Minister Saddened At Mullings’ Passing

Prime Minister the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller has expressed deep sadness at the passing of former Deputy Prime Minister, Government Minister and Ambassador, the Honourable Seymour St. Edward „Foggy‟ Mullings, OJ, CD. Mr. Mullings died this morning at age 82. The Prime Minister said Mr. Mullings gave long and effective service as a Parliamentarian and Government Minister and will...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Professor Neville Ying (centre), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held today Tuesday (October 8) at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Listening (from left) are: Technical Specialist for Youth Development and Social Transformation at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Sherrian Gray (left), and Country Manager for Cuso International, Tarik Perks.

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Inner-City Communities to Benefit from Launch of DYC Project

Jamaica’s Diaspora movement will take another leap on October 17, with the launch of the Diaspora Youth Connect (DYC) Project, slated for the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in Kingston. The Jamaica Diaspora Institute, the operating arm of the Jamaica Diaspora Foundation, is overseeing the DYC initiative, which seeks to leverage human and financial resources that are located in the ...

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Over 170 Jamaicans to Be Conferred With National Honours on Heroes Day

A total of 179 outstanding Jamaicans, who have contributed to nation building, will be officially recognised at the National Honours and Awards ceremony on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 21, on the lawns of King’s House. One hundred and fifty-two civilians will receive civil honours including the Order of Merit, Order of Jamaica, Order of Distinction (commander and officer class),...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller (5th right); and Cabinet Ministers; and Custos of Mandeville, Hon. Sally Porteous (4th right), join mourners at the Official Funeral for the late former Mayor of Mandeville, Cecil Charlton, held yesterday (Oct. 6) at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville. The Ministers (from left) are: Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. AJ Nicholson; and Minister of National Security and Member of Parliament for Central Manchester, Peter Bunting.

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Cecil Charlton gets Glowing Send off at Official Funeral

Glowing tributes were paid at the Official Funeral service held yesterday (October 6) at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville, for the late local Government stalwart, and former Mayor of the Manchester capital, Cecil Charlton. The various speakers, led by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, detailed how Mr. Charlton was able to overcome a humble beginning,...