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In an effort to keep young women comfortably occupied in the evenings at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) facility in Spanish Town, International Game Technology (IGT) donated a new air-conditioning unit to the facility’s After School Advantage Centre. Here, Technology Manager, IGT Jamaica, Rohan Williams (left) and Account Development Representative, IGT, Shana Forbes (second left), discuss with WCJF team members, Sheron Williams (second right) and Hughton McLeggan, how they can better assist the facility through an ongoing partnership, after the handover of the air-conditioning unit, recently.
In an effort to keep young women comfortably occupied in the evenings at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) facility in Spanish Town, International Game Technology (IGT) donated a new air-conditioning unit to the facility’s After School Advantage Centre. Here, Technology Manager, IGT Jamaica, Rohan Williams (left) and Account Development Representative, IGT, Shana Forbes (second left), discuss with WCJF team members, Sheron Williams (second right) and Hughton McLeggan, how they can better assist the facility through an ongoing partnership, after the handover of the air-conditioning unit, recently.

PHOTO: Donation To Women’s Centre In Spanish Town

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, speaks at the graduation ceremony for the CAC 2000 Foundation/JSIF Air Conditioning Technicians Training Programme, held at the AC Hotel, in Kingston, on Thursday (September 12).
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, speaks at the graduation ceremony for the CAC 2000 Foundation/JSIF Air Conditioning Technicians Training Programme, held at the AC Hotel, in Kingston, on Thursday (September 12).

Persons Trained Under Alternative Livelihood Skills Programme Of JSIF
Minister of National Security and Member of Parliament for St. James North Western, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), turns on the water supply system to serve Section H of the Norwood community in St. James, recently. He is being assisted by Member of Parliament for St. James Central , Heroy Clarke.
Minister of National Security and Member of Parliament for St. James North Western, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), turns on the water supply system to serve Section H of the Norwood community in St. James, recently. He is being assisted by Member of Parliament for St. James Central , Heroy Clarke.

Residents of Norwood Section H Get Piped Water
Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ.
Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ.

Official Funeral for the Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ
Sergeant Deane Cover of the Community Safety and Security Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), addresses a career day event at the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester, recently.
Sergeant Deane Cover of the Community Safety and Security Division, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), addresses a career day event at the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester, recently.

Education a Priority at Mount Olivet Boys’ Home

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange (second right) along with (from left) Opposition Senator, Donna Scott-Mottley; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, participate in the centenary national thanksgiving service for Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou), held at Coke Methodist Church, East Parade, downtown Kingston, on September 1.
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PHOTOS: Miss Lou Centenary Church Service

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon Olivia Grange (second right) along with (from left) Opposition Senator, Donna Scott-Mottley; Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, participate in the centenary national thanksgiving service for Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett-Coverley (Miss Lou), held at Coke Methodist Church, East...
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Constable Geraldine Johnson of the Cambridge Police Station in St. James (left) accepts her award for
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St. James Police Officers Recognised for Their Excellent Service

Police officers in St. James were on Saturday (August 31), recognized for their exceptional service, at the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) St. James Division’s ‘Workers of Worth’ awards ceremony held at the White Witch of Rose Hall. The policemen and women were recognised in the categories of Best Driver, Best Community Police Officer, and Most Outstanding Police Officer, among others....
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (2nd right) with from left: Marketing and Sales Manager, Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC), Nathalia Palomino; grade five student, Cockburn Primary and Junior High School, Tianna Thompson; and Founder and Principal Director of Youths for Excellence Limited, Jénine Shepherd. The occasion was a back to school event hosted by Youths for Excellence Limited, at Jamaica House on August 29.
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Youth Organisation Provide Back to School Assistance

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended Youths for Excellence Limited for providing back to school assistance to students of the Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School. More than 36 students from the Hagley Park Road based school, received items such as computer tablets, bus passes for two months, three months’ supply of food, as well...
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Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ.
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Baugh: A Statesman, a True Gentleman of Jamaican

Prime Minister Andrew Holness today recognized the tremendous contribution of Dr. Kenneth Baugh to the development of Jamaica and hailed him as a true gentleman of Jamaican Politics. Dr. Kenneth Baugh OJ, transitioned this morning at home in Kingston. He was born on February 24, 1941, in Montego Bay, St. James. He attended the Springfield Primary School; Cornwall College and...
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Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ.
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Grange Pays Tribute Former Deputy PM Baugh – A Wonderful Person

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has given the following statement on the passing of the former Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr Kenneth Baugh. Minister’s Statement: “I’m very saddened by his passing. I really loved Dr Baugh dearly. He was one of the nicest individuals. As Minister, he was humble. As Deputy Prime...
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Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission, Kaysia Kerr, addresses a JIS
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Parents and Guardians Encouraged to Reintroduce Morning Routine Now

In preparation for the start of the 2019/2020 school year, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, is encouraging parents and guardians to reintroduce the morning routine to their children from now. “They should not wait until the first morning of school or the night before to start putting children back into the routine...
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Residents of New Market, Westmoreland and surrounding communities, will have several social services brought to them on Thursday, August 29, through the Social Development Commission
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SDC to Stage Social Event for Communities in Westmoreland

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is seeking to address unemployment and youth engagement in New Market Oval, Westmoreland, through its Parish Inter-Agency Networking Programme. Public Relations Manager at the SDC, Mandel McKulksy, said the programme will bring together several communities in Savanna-la-Mar and present them with the opportunity to access important services to enhance their lives. The New Market Social...
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