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(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness,
(FILE) Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness,

NHT Partnering with Local Government Ministry to Refurbish Infirmaries

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is partnering with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to refurbish infirmaries across the island at a cost of $135 million. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who has portfolio responsibility for...
Scholarship recipients under the Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) of Seventh-day Adventists
Scholarship recipients under the Central Jamaica Conference (CJC) of Seventh-day Adventists' Operation Save A Youth (OSAY) programme show off their cheques, which were presented during a ceremony held in Mandeville, Manchester, on Sunday (March 17) to culminate a community workday in the parish. Sharing the moment are Director of Youth Ministries at the CJC, Pastor Kevan Barnaby (9th left); and President of the CJC, Pastor Levi Johnson (right).

Young People Carry out Voluntary Work in Manchester
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), makes a contribution to the 2019 Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Wings Appeal, which was launched at King’s House, today (March 19). Assisting the Governor-General is Chairman of RAFA, Major (Retired) Joanna Lewin. The Wings Appeal is a series of activities to raise funds for ex-servicemen and their families.
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), makes a contribution to the 2019 Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) Wings Appeal, which was launched at King’s House, today (March 19). Assisting the Governor-General is Chairman of RAFA, Major (Retired) Joanna Lewin. The Wings Appeal is a series of activities to raise funds for ex-servicemen and their families.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Support Wings Appeal
Member of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Behavioural Sciences Club, Rasmeha Raymond (standing), combs the hair of a resident at the St. Thomas Infirmary, during a visit to the institution by members of the group on March 1.
Member of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) Behavioural Sciences Club, Rasmeha Raymond (standing), combs the hair of a resident at the St. Thomas Infirmary, during a visit to the institution by members of the group on March 1.

Residents of St. Thomas Infirmary Receive Special Treat
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks at a church service on Sunday (March 3), at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston to commemorate International Women’s Day, which will be celebrated across the world on March 8.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks at a church service on Sunday (March 3), at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston to commemorate International Women’s Day, which will be celebrated across the world on March 8.

Minister Calls for More Training of Women and Girls

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), speaks with Head of the Hanover Police Division, Superintendent Sharon Beeput (left); and Councillor for the Lucea Division in Hanover, Easton Edwards; at the Thanksgiving Service to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the birth of Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante in Blenheim, Hanover on Sunday (February 24).
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Hanover Residents Pay Tribute to Sir Alexander Bustamante

Scores of residents of Hanover and its environs turned out for the thanksgiving ceremony to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, held in the Blenheim community in the parish on Sunday (February 24). Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who was the guest speaker at the event, lauded...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, interacts with children at the Liberty Hill Infant school in Dumbarton, Discovery Bay, St. Ann, at the official opening of the institution, recently.
Community

NPSC to Give Greater Support to Special Needs Community

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) is developing a programme to give greater support to the special needs community. In an interview with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NPSC, Kaysia Kerr, said the programme will be tailor-made to reach the special needs community in a specific and targeted way, and will include measures to help parents support...
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epresentatives of the Jamaica Baptist Union (left), register persons who participated in the organisation’s Community Partnership Fair, held at Jarrett Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday ( February 22).
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Passports for Persons at JBU’S Community Partnership Fair

Eighty passports were processed for persons who took part in the Jamaica Baptist Union (JBU) Community Partnership Fair, which was held on February 22 at Jarrett Park, Montego Bay, in St. James. This has been revealed by Customer Service Manager of the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), Sasha Wedderburn. “The JBU partnered with us and got sponsorship for 50...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, places a wreath at the shrine of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, in honour of the 135th anniversary of his birth, during a floral tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Sunday (February 24).
Community

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute to Sir Alexander Bustamante

  Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), is greeted by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the floral tribute held in commemoration of the 135th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Sunday, February 24. At left is wife of the...
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Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and Deputy Chairman for the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) Social Intervention Committee, Omar Sweeney.
CommunityNational Security

Community Day in Denham Town Feb. 23

Denham Town and surrounding areas in West Kingston will engage in sport, fun and entertainment at the ‘Denham Town ZOSO Community Day’, on Saturday, February 23. An initiative of the Joint Force, Denham Town and the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), the day will feature road races, football matches, a cheerleading competition, a concert and kiddies centre. Speaking with JIS...
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Budget 2019/2020CommunityLocal GovernmentVision 2030

Gov’t Allocates $558.8 Million for Poverty-Reduction Programme

The Government is to commence 17 infrastructure projects in targeted communities during the upcoming fiscal year under the Poverty Reduction Programme IV. These include construction, expansion and rehabilitation of police stations, schools, health and community centres. A sum of $558.8 million has been provided in the 2019/20 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, for the undertaking. Being...
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