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Chairman of the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Senator Aubyn Hill (left), presents a cheque to University of Technology (UTECH) student, Josan Munroe, during the entity's scholarship awards ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel, St. Andrew, on Thursday (December 6). The NIC handed out more than $1 million in scholarships and book vouchers under its 2018/2019 Scholarship Awards Programme.

National Irrigation Commission Awards over $1 Million in Scholarships

Ten students whose parents are employed to the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) have benefited from more than $1 million in scholarships and book vouchers under the entity’s 2018/2019 Scholarship Awards Programme. At an awards ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (second right), speaks at the handover of new computers to the Youth Advisory Committee of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO on Wednesday (December 5), in the offices of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. Seated beside him are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left); Youth Ambassador, Sujae Boswell (left) and Marketing Manager, Universal Service Fund, Deleen Powell.

Universal Service Fund Donates Devices to Help At-Risk Youth

Vice Chairman, Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), Kim Mair (left), presents Sharon Tennant with a self-care kit at the CVSS Day of Care, at the St. William Grant Park, downtown Kingston on December 1. Observing (from second left) are Chief Executive Officer, CVSS, Winsome Wilkins; and Norma Evans. On the day, the CVSS catered to some 850 homeless and disadvantaged persons, offering care packages, clothing, a hot breakfast and lunch, medical assessment and edutainment on various health and social issues.

PHOTO: CVSS Day of Care

Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), congratulates the National Leaders' Association (NALA) top leaders of the year, at the organization's Annual General Meeting, held on November 30, at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Training Centre, in Clarendon. Pictured from second left are: Leader of the Year, Maureen Smith; second placed winner, Antonio Wright, and third placed winner, Sharon Thomas.

Juliet Holness Lauds Work of Jamaica 4-H Clubs

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Parenting Support Commission, (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

NPSC Steps Up Efforts to Equip Parents with Coping Skills

The cover of the Tourism Linkages Network’s ‘Christmas in July’ 2018 Corporate Gift & Souvenir Catalogue.

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‘Christmas in July’ 2018 Catalogue Now Available

The Christmas in July 2018 Corporate Gift & Souvenir Catalogue is now available in digital format for viewing by entities and the public, to select and order from the array of locally produced authentic items. The catalogue can be viewed on the websites of the Ministry of Tourism at www.mot.gov.jm as well as Jamaica Business Development Corporation at www.jbdc.net. Printed...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents an award to Mr. Ian Wayne Roache for over 25 years of service to the Auditor General’s Department, during the Jamaica Civil Service long-service awards ceremony on the lawns of King’s House on November 21.

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Civil Servants Honoured for Long and Dedicated Service

A total of 385 civil servants who have served for more than 25 years each have been honoured by the Government for their invaluable and dedicated service to Jamaica. During the Jamaica Civil Service long-service awards ceremony, held on the lawns of King’s House on November 21, medals were presented to recipients for their sterling contributions. They were presented by...

Programme Manager, We Transform Programme, Ella Ghartey (right), presents an award to a We Transform beneficiary at a Competition and Exposition event last year.

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Jamaicans Encouraged to be Mentors in We Transform Programme

The We Transform Programme is calling on citizens to offer themselves as mentors, as the initiative expands its offerings to include a mentorship programme that will be launched in January 2019. Speaking with JIS News, Programme Manager, We Transform, Ella Ghartey, is imploring Jamaicans to invest positively in the lives of children and young persons. “The programme wants to encourage...

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd left), greets Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Patricia Dunwell (right), on arrival at Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, Waltham Park Road, Kingston, for Sunday’s (November 18) Kingston and St. Andrew Homecoming Week 2018 thanksgiving service. The service was organized by the Kingston and St. Andrew Development and Homecoming Foundation Limited. Looking on (from left) are: Faith Cathedral Pastor, Bishop Herro Blair; and Custos Rotulorum for Kingston and Foundation Chairman, Hon. Steadman Fuller.

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PHOTOS: Kingston and St. Andrew Homecoming Week 2018 Thanksgiving Service

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd left), greets Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Patricia Dunwell (right), on arrival at Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, Waltham Park Road, Kingston, for Sunday’s (November 18) Kingston and St. Andrew Homecoming Week 2018 thanksgiving service. The service was organized by the Kingston and St. Andrew Development and Homecoming Foundation Limited....

Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (2nd left), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (2nd right), participate in Sunday’s (November 18) Church Service at Fellowship Tabernacle in St. Andrew, to launch Civil Service Week 2018. The Week is being observed from November 18 to 24 under the theme: ‘Committed to Sustainable Growth and Development’. Also participating (from left) are: Custos Rotulorum for St. Thomas, Hon. Marcia Bennett, who represented Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen; and Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Ambassador Douglas Saunders.

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PHOTOS: Civil Service Week 2018 Church Service

Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (2nd left), and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (2nd right), participate in Sunday’s (November 18) Church Service at Fellowship Tabernacle in St. Andrew, to launch Civil Service Week 2018. The Week is being observed from November 18 to 24 under...

Early Childhood Officer at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Faithlyn Lyle, addressing guests at the media launch for the Kiwanis Club - Division 25 (Cornwall) ‘Playground Effect’ Project, which was held at the Hard Rock Café in Montego Bay, St. James, on November 15.

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Kiwanis Club Embarks on Early Childhood Development Project

The Kiwanis Club - Division 25 (Cornwall) has commenced the implementation of its ‘Playground Effect’ Project, which entails the construction of playgrounds at 14 basic schools across western Jamaica, in partnership with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), at a cost of $6 million. Kiwanis Divisional Lieutenant Governor, Glenda Miller, made the announcement during a media launch at the Hard Rock...

Director of Policy and Research, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn-Robinson speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston.

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More Jamaican Men Being Urged to Be Positive Role Models

Director of Policy and Research, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn-Robinson, is urging more Jamaican men to be positive role models in the society. She was speaking with JIS News about the Bureau’s schedule of activities to mark International Men’s Day (IMD) on Monday, November 19. Mrs. Coburn-Robinson said the engagements will...