Residents of St. Thomas Infirmary Receive Special Treat
Residents at the St. Thomas Infirmary were given a special treat by students from Northern Caribbean University (NCU) on March 1. The 15 students, who …
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Minister Calls for More Training of Women and Girls
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has called for more training of women and girls, to enable them to achieve the …
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Aubrey Stewart Committed to Service
At 25 years old, Aubrey Stewart has achieved more than many others have accomplished over a lifetime. The outgoing Chairman of the Youth Advisory Council …
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Hanover Residents Pay Tribute to Sir Alexander Bustamante
Scores of residents of Hanover and its environs turned out for the thanksgiving ceremony to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, …
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NPSC to Give Greater Support to Special Needs Community
The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) is developing a programme to give greater support to the special needs community. In an interview with JIS News, …
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PHOTOS: Launch of a Documentary Film on the Life and Work of the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and his wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (third left), with former Prime Minister, the Most …
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Passports for Persons at JBU’S Community Partnership Fair
Eighty passports were processed for persons who took part in the Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) Community Partnership Fair, which was held on February 22 at …
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PHOTOS: Floral Tribute to Sir Alexander Bustamante
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), is greeted by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the floral tribute …
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Community Day in Denham Town Feb. 23
Denham Town and surrounding areas in West Kingston will engage in sport, fun and entertainment at the ‘Denham Town ZOSO Community Day’, on Saturday, February …
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Gov’t Allocates $558.8 Million for Poverty-Reduction Programme
The Government is to commence 17 infrastructure projects in targeted communities during the upcoming fiscal year under the Poverty Reduction Programme IV. These include construction, …
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Business Fair in Morant Bay Feb. 22
The 2019 staging of Vendors’ Day and Night Out Business Fair will be held on February 22 at the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay, …
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$2.1 Billion Allocated to Integrated Community Development Project
The Government has set aside $2.12 billion to continue carrying out key activities under the Jamaica Integrated Community Development Project in the 2019/2020 fiscal year. …
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SDC to Host Youth Empowerment and Job Fair in Portmore
The Social Development Commission (SDC) will be hosting its inaugural Youth Empowerment and Job Fair at the Cumberland Community Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine, from …
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Survey of Squatter Settlements to be Undertaken
The Government will undertake a comprehensive national survey of squatter settlements to accurately ascertain the extent of squatting in the country. This was disclosed by …
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PHOTOS: Mt. James Resource Centre
Montego Bay Residents to Benefit from Jamaica Baptist Union Community Fair
The Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) is joining forces with various public-sector entities to stage a ‘Community Partnership Fair’ on February 22 at Jarrett Park in …
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Improved Service Delivery
Significant work was carried out by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development during 2018 to improve service delivery to Jamaicans. Jamaica Fire Brigade …
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PHOTOS: Service of Thanksgiving for Political historian, Troy Caine
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, pays tribute to Political historian, Troy Caine, at the Service of Thanksgiving, today (February 2), at the …
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Dwight Nelson Hailed for Impacting the Lives of Countless Jamaicans
Late former Government Minister, Dwight Nelson, has been hailed for positively impacting the lives of countless Jamaicans through his staunch advocacy for the nation’s workers. …
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JCCF Receives $200,000 from Running Events Jamaica Limited
The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) has received a donation of $200,000 from Running Events Jamaica Limited, to assist in the expansion of their musical …
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