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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left); Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Development Officer, Simone Kelly; and EEC Inspector, Melissa Meghoo, wash toys used as learning aids at the Gregory Park Basic School, St. Catherine,.during Labour Day activities on Thursday, May 23.

PHOTOS: Education State Minister Participate in Labour Day Activities at Gregroy Park Primary

Partnership and Development Manager at Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, Shauna-Kaye Rowe (left); Denham Town Primary School Principal, Eugenie Brown (centre); Land Project Management Officer at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Carol Cooke, repaint a pedestrian crossing at the school’s entrance on Spanish Town Road in Kingston during Labour Day activities undertaken by the agency at the institution on Thursday (May 23).

UDC Spruces Up Denham Town Primary School on Labour Day

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, applies a fresh coat of paint to a column as part of Labour Day activities at the Papine High School in St. Andrew on May 23.

Use Labour Day to Build the Country Through Voluntarism – PM

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held recently at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

UNICEF to Increase Spending for Road Safety Campaign

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), is greeted by Managing Director, FosRich Company Limited, Cecil Foster (centre), at the company’s 25th anniversary dinner and awards ceremony, held on Sunday (May 19) at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. At left is Board Chair, FosRich Company Limited, Marion Foster. FosRich Company Limited is a major importer and distributor of electrical and lighting products.

Governor-General Lauds FosRich Company Limited

General Manager of the Jamaica Mortgage Bank, Mr. Courtney Wynter (left), presents a cheque valued at $20,000 to President of the Rotaract Club of New Kingston, Ms. Vanessa Williams.

7 years ago CommunityYouth

JMB Donates $20,000 to Rotaract Early Childhood Project

The Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB) has donated $20,000 to the Rotaract Club of New Kingston’s Stratton Early Childhood Centre project. “This money will go toward erecting a cover for the walkway leading to the two newly-built bathrooms for the students… on Labour Day, May 23,” President of the New Kingston Rotaract Club, Vanessa Williams told JIS News. Ms Williams expressed...

General Manager of the Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), Courtney Wynter.

7 years ago CommunityLabour

JMB to Conduct Labour Day Activities at Arnold Road Methodist Basic School

Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), will be conducting Labour Day activities at the Arnold Road Methodist Basic School, in Kingston. Speaking with JIS News, General Manager of the JMB, Courtney Wynter noted that his institution has a strong sense of corporate social responsibility. “We are particularly passionate about learning and development, so, on Labour Day we will be assisting the Arnold...

The Social Development Commission (SDC) Parish Manager in Hanover, Mashario Bisasor.

7 years ago CommunityGender AffairsYouth

SDC Launches Anti-Violence Campaign in Hanover

The Social Development Commission (SDC) has launched an anti-violence campaign in Hanover, to raise awareness and help stem the occurrence of violence against women and children. The ‘Violence Prevention against Women and Children’ campaign was launched on May 13 as part of the Hanover SDC’s week of activities, at its Watson Taylor Park office in Lucea, Hanover. The Hanover SDC...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (second left) expresses gratitude to President of Guardian Life Limited, Eric Hosin (centre), for the company

7 years ago CommunityWater

Guardian Life Donates Water Storage Tanks and Fans to Fort Augusta

The water storage capacity at the Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre has been significantly boosted with the donation of three black water tanks by Guardian Life Limited. The company also presented eight heavy-duty fans during a brief handover ceremony at the institution’s premises at South Camp Road in St. Andrew on May 6. In an interview with JIS News, Minister...

Public Relations and Communication Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rochelle Dixon, addressing students at the Randolph Lopez School of Hope, St. Andrew, during the CPFSA

7 years ago CommunityDevelopment

Students Provided With Tips to Deal With Bullying

Students of the Randolph Lopez School of Hope in St. Andrew were today (May 3) exposed to tips on how to identify and deal with the issue of bullying. The session, organised by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), was part of the agency’s #BanTheBullying School Tour and in observance of Anti-bullying Day on Saturday, May 4. The...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Hon. Olivia Grange (left), converses with Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (centre), and National Labour Day Activities Coordinator in the Ministry, Pat Amos, during a Workers

7 years ago CommunityCultureYouth

Labour Day Activities Focusing on Children’s Safety

Children’s safety is the focus of activities being organised by the Government to commemorate Labour Day this year, on Thursday, May 23. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says special emphasis is being placed on instituting safeguards for children on the roads and at schools. “It is timely, and I think we should also address… the safety...

The Local Economic Initiative (LEI) beneficiaries with the Social Development Commission (SDC) representatives during the recent presentation of grants totalling $1.1 million at a handover ceremony, held at the SDC St. James Office in Albion.

7 years ago CommunityDevelopment

SDC Awards Grants to Small Entrepreneurs in St. James

The Social Development Commission (SDC) has awarded grants totalling $1.1 million to support the economic stability of several small entrepreneurs and micro-businesses in St. James. The grants were presented recently to 22 small enterprises or Local Economic Initiatives (LEIs), during a handover ceremony and workshop, held in the SDC St. James Office in Albion. The LEIs are from various communities...