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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

The Jamaica Diaspora Institute’s (JDI) partner for the Diaspora Youth Connect (DYC) project, CUSO International, has applied a stringent screening process for mentors and volunteers to ensure the confidence of Jamaicans in the project, particularly parents and guardians. Speaking at...

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

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.

Housing Units for Residents of Majesty Gardens

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.

Prime Minister Saddened At Mullings’ Passing

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,...

Principal of Holmwood Technical High School in Christiana, Manchester, Paul Bailey (left), greets several of the institution’s students boarding one of the fleet of buses contracted by the school’s administration, under their newly implemented community school bus service, prior to their departure from the Manchester Parish Council’s parking lot in Mandeville for school on Monday (October 7).

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Holmwood Technical Rolls Out Community School Bus Service

Holmwood Technical High School, in Manchester, rolled out its community school bus service for students commuting between Mandeville and the Christiana-based institution, today (October). An initiative of the school’s administration and other community stakeholders, the service, which began from the Manchester Parish Council’s Hargreaves Avenue parking lot in Mandeville, aims to provide students with a safe and reliable alternative to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller, signs the condolence book for the late former Mayor of Mandeville, Cecil Charlton, at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville today (Oct. 6) where an Official Funeral was held for Mr. Charlton.

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PM Hails Cecil Charlton As Tireless Public Servant

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller, has hailed the late former Mayor of Mandeville, Cecil Charlton, as a tireless and selfless public servant, whose service to his parish and his people will be fondly remembered. “He displayed great commitment to the service he gave as Mayor. He was an outstanding visionary and pragmatic public servant, who dedicated himself to...

Senior Production Coordinator, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), L. Seaton Richards, gives direction to video editor, Dwayne Young, at the television department. Mr. Richards, a 36-year veteran of the JIS, will receive the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service on National Heroes Day.

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Veteran JIS Employee To Receive Badge Of Honour On National Heroes Day

On National Heroes Day, October 21, Jamaica will present 180 persons with national honours and awards. Among the recipients will be L. Seaton Richards, a 36-year veteran of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), who will receive the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service. Mr. Richards is the Senior Production Coordinator, responsible for all technical matters relating to television. While Jamaicans...

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Foundation Calls for Partnership for Development of St. Elizabeth

Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Homecoming Foundation, Donna Parchment-Brown, has called on key stakeholders to collaborate for the development of the parish. Mrs. Parchment-Brown, who was speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Parish Council in Black River on September 12, noted that the parish has tremendous assets and with partnership and linkages it can contribute more to...