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Members of the Jamaica Defence Force carrying out operations at a checkpoint in Parade Gardens in Kingston on January 23. A Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) was declared in Parade Gardens by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on January 9. The security measure will be in place for 60 days.
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force carrying out operations at a checkpoint in Parade Gardens in Kingston on January 23. A Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) was declared in Parade Gardens by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on January 9. The security measure will be in place for 60 days.

PHOTOS: Chief of Defence Staff Tours Parade Gardens

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (third left); Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green (fourth left); Member of Parliament for Manchester North West, Mikael Phillips (right), and community members celebrate the recent launch of the free secured Wi-Fi hotspot, in Mile Gully, Manchester.
Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (third left); Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green (fourth left); Member of Parliament for Manchester North West, Mikael Phillips (right), and community members celebrate the recent launch of the free secured Wi-Fi hotspot, in Mile Gully, Manchester.

Custos Encourages Communities To Utilise Free Wi-Fi Hotspots
Minister of Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, the Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), assists Grade six student, Anecia Simpson, in using a computer at the new Community Access Point (CAP) site, which opened at the Brixton Hill Primary and Infant School in the parish on Wednesday (January 19). Looking on, is Principal of the school, Leon Clare. The facility, established by the Universal Service Fund (USF), is equipped with 20 computers, a projector with accompanying screen and mount, and desks and chairs. It will provide residents, especially students, with access to Wi-Fi services to participate in online learning.
Minister of Information and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, the Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), assists Grade six student, Anecia Simpson, in using a computer at the new Community Access Point (CAP) site, which opened at the Brixton Hill Primary and Infant School in the parish on Wednesday (January 19). Looking on, is Principal of the school, Leon Clare. The facility, established by the Universal Service Fund (USF), is equipped with 20 computers, a projector with accompanying screen and mount, and desks and chairs. It will provide residents, especially students, with access to Wi-Fi services to participate in online learning.

CAP Site Opens At Brixton Hill Primary And Infant School In Clarendon
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller (second right), and residents of Portmore Gardens in St. Catherine, point to the free Wi-Fi hotspot sign, following the launch of the service in the community on Monday (January 10). The service was provided by the Universal Service Fund (USF), at a cost of $7.5 million.
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Robert Miller (second right), and residents of Portmore Gardens in St. Catherine, point to the free Wi-Fi hotspot sign, following the launch of the service in the community on Monday (January 10). The service was provided by the Universal Service Fund (USF), at a cost of $7.5 million.

Portmore Gardens Gets Free Wi-Fi Hotspot
Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), presents a certificate of completion to Peram Prem Sagar from Missionaries of the Poor Bethlehem, for successfully completing a capacity-building workshop organised by the CPFSA, for staff of residential childcare facilities (RCCF). Occasion was the closing ceremony for the 14-week training session, held on Tuesday (January 11), at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), presents a certificate of completion to Peram Prem Sagar from Missionaries of the Poor Bethlehem, for successfully completing a capacity-building workshop organised by the CPFSA, for staff of residential childcare facilities (RCCF). Occasion was the closing ceremony for the 14-week training session, held on Tuesday (January 11), at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston.

Residential Childcare Facilities Staff Benefit From Training

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Public Relations Manager at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Mandel McKulsky, is encouraging community-based organisations and committees to make use of the grant funding available through the SDC by applying now during their call for proposals. There is a pool of $20 million for successful applicants. The call for proposals remains open until January 31, 2022.
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$20 Million Available For Community-Based Organisations And Committees

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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. (JIS File Photo - Adrian Walker Photo)
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National Prayer Vigil Project To Address Domestic Violence, Parenting In 18 Manchester Communities

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Director, Office of Citizen Security, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Shannon Stone.
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Communities To Benefit From USAID Positive Pathways Initiative

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Approved Amendments to Domestic Violence Act to Be Tabled in House Early Next Year

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Chairman of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Jacqueline Hinkson (left), presents Inspector Paul Cummings of the Bull Bay Police Station with the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) award for Top Station in Area Four, during the 2021 awards ceremony held at the Office of the Police Commissioner, St. Andrew, on November 25.
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Bull Bay Station Tops Police Service Competition

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Director of Citizen Security, Shannon Stone, speaking at a Grants Announcement Ceremony held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston Wednesday, (November 24). The USAID Positive Pathways Initiative has awarded 14 grants valued at J$21 million combined to community organisations that will support more than 500 parents, caregivers, and youth across four parishes.
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USAID Awards 14 Grants Valued At J$21M To Community Organisations

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