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 …
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Bureau to Recognize Technical Volunteers on World Standards Day
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will join with the rest of the world in celebrating the work of thousands of volunteers, who have contributed …
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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, …
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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. …
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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 …
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Official Funeral for Mayor George Lee
Former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee, has been accorded an official funeral by the Government of Jamaica. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. …
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ODPEM to Test Disaster Warning System for Disabled Persons
Testing will begin this week on a pilot early warning system to alert disabled persons of impending disaster. Senior Telecommunications Engineer at the Office of …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Citizens Group Presents Needy St. James Resident with New Home
Indigent resident of the community of Dumfries in Eastern St. James, Dudley Jackson, can now live in comfort having received a new one-bedroom unit from …
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Six Receive G-G Achievement Awards for County of Cornwall
Six outstanding citizens of the County of Cornwall have been honoured with the Governor General’s Achievement Awards, for their contribution to the development of their …
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Back-To-School Treat for Hanover Children
Over 500 children and parents from Sandy Bay, Montpelier and adjoining communities of eastern Hanover, were hosted at back-to-school treats and health fairs last weekend on …
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Outstanding Students and Teachers from North West St. Ann Honoured
Some 120 top performing Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) students from North West St. Ann and their teachers, along with 50 tertiary level students, have …
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