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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left), pauses for a photo with his proclamation from Mayor of the City of Yonkers in New York, Mike Spano, which was presented to him by Jamaican-born Council member, Shanae Williams. The Minister also received a signed declaration from the City Council recognising his contribution to various ministries.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left), pauses for a photo with his proclamation from Mayor of the City of Yonkers in New York, Mike Spano, which was presented to him by Jamaican-born Council member, Shanae Williams. The Minister also received a signed declaration from the City Council recognising his contribution to various ministries.

Pearnel Charles Jr. Day Proclaimed in Yonkers, New York

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has received his own day in the City of Yonkers, New York, for his extensive service and leadership. In a signed proclamation, Yonkers Mayor, Mike Spano, declared November 12, 2022 as...
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis.
Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for St. James Southern, Hon. Homer Davis.

‘Flames of Freedom’ Returns to St. James in December
Chairman of the Digicel Foundation, Jean Lowrie-Chin, displays a grant document, during a ceremony for the award of grant support to community groups, held recently at the entity’s head office, downtown Kingston.
Chairman of the Digicel Foundation, Jean Lowrie-Chin, displays a grant document, during a ceremony for the award of grant support to community groups, held recently at the entity’s head office, downtown Kingston.

14 Entities Awarded Grants for Community Development Projects
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), joins other congregants in singing a hymn during the National Neighbourhood Watch Movement’s 35th anniversary church service, which was held at the Church of the Transfiguration in St. Andrew, on November 6. With Mr. Mayne (from second left) are: Police Woman Constable Tavia Bryan; President, St. Andrew North Neighbourhood Watch Council, Opal Davis; Woman Inspector Karen Salmon; and Commanding Officer, St. Andrew North Police Division, Superintendent Sherika Service.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), joins other congregants in singing a hymn during the National Neighbourhood Watch Movement’s 35th anniversary church service, which was held at the Church of the Transfiguration in St. Andrew, on November 6. With Mr. Mayne (from second left) are: Police Woman Constable Tavia Bryan; President, St. Andrew North Neighbourhood Watch Council, Opal Davis; Woman Inspector Karen Salmon; and Commanding Officer, St. Andrew North Police Division, Superintendent Sherika Service.

PHOTOS: State Minister Zavia Mayne Attends National Neighbourhood Watch Movement 35th Anniversary Church Service
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information (FILE)
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information (FILE)

Chapelton Community Hospital to be Reopened

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Senior Deputy Superintendent and Public Relations Officer of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a JIS Think Tank on October 20 about activities for Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week 2022 from October 23 to 29.
CommunityFire Safety

JFB Reminds Public to Report Fires Immediately

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding the public to call the nearest fire station or 110 the moment a fire starts. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, Senior Deputy Superintendent and Public Relations Officer of the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, said the length of time that it takes to call the Jamaica Fire Brigade impacts the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivers remarks during the official opening ceremony for the Yallahs Fire Station in St. Thomas on Wednesday (October 26).
Community

Construction of Balaclava Fire Station to Begin Soon

Construction of the Balaclava Fire Station in St. Elizabeth is slated to commence shortly. This follows approval of funds for the project by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. “The estimates… were handed to me earlier today (October 26) and we are going to be providing the funds to commence… so that Balaclava will finally have the Jamaica...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), and Minister of Local Government and Rural Development (third right), officially open the new Yallahs Fire Station in St. Thomas on Wednesday (October 26). Joining them (from left) are Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Jamaica Fire Brigade Commissioner, Stewart Beckford; and Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Michael Hue.
CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

New Fire Station Opened in Yallahs, St. Thomas

Yallahs and surrounding districts in St. Thomas now have the benefit of a new fire station, which was built in the community at the cost of approximately $162.6 million. The facility was officially opened by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (October 26). The two-storey building comprises office space, a small conference room, male and female dormitories,...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (left) and Member of Parliament, Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford (second right), celebrate the unveiling of the Community Wi-Fi sign at Broadleaf in the Manchester Central constituency, on October 24. Also celebrating (from second left) are Community Development Committee Representative, Orlando Holt; Principal of the Broadleaf Primary and Infant School, Eaton McNamee, and students.
Community

Broadleaf Community Gets Free Wi-Fi

Broadleaf, in Manchester, is the latest location to receive free Internet under the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Connect initiative. The community Wi-Fi hotspot was commissioned into service on October 24 and is the second of three to be launched in the Manchester Central constituency, on the recommendation of Member of Parliament, Rhoda Moy Crawford. Two schools, as well as...
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Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Derrick Sangster, addresses the Fire and Life Safety Symposium at JAG Myers Park in Black River, on Monday (October 24). The event formed part of activities by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) marking Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, from October 23 to 29.
Community

Parents Urged to Institute Fire Safeguards at Home

Parents and other residents across St. Elizabeth are being encouraged to institute fire safeguards at home to protect their children. Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster, said parents should be mindful of where matches and flammable material are kept and ensure these are not accessible by the youngsters. “Let me also implore all fathers and mothers not to [light]...
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Acting Senior Deputy Superintendent in charge of the St. Elizabeth Fire Division, Choy Malcolm, addresses the Fire and Life Safety Symposium at JAG. Myers Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Monday, October 24. The event was held in observance of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, being observed from October 23 to 29.
Community

St. Elizabeth Fire Division Targets the Most Vulnerable

The elderly and persons with disabilities are among the vulnerable groups being targeted by the St. Elizabeth Fire Division, during the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, being observed from October 23 to 29. “We will be focusing on our most vulnerable community, which sometimes is overlooked [because] most times, based on our stats, we have...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the Social Development Commission’s long-service, retirement, and staff recognition awards ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James, on October 20.
CommunityYouth

SDC’s Role in Guiding Jamaica’s Youth Underscored

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is deemed to have a pivotal role to play in helping to divert young people from getting involved in illicit activities. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says a number of criminal activities islandwide are being perpetrated by teenagers, noting that meaningful youth engagement by the SDC is needed to help...
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