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Wife of the Prime Minister and Champion for the Caribbean Woman-Caribbean Child (CARIWAC) Initiative, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), is presented with a copy of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 2018 State of the World Population Report, during the Jamaica launch at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, by UNFPA Caribbean Sub-Regional Office Director and Representative, Alison Drayton, on Thursday (November 8). Mrs. Holness was the keynote speaker. At left is Deputy Director for the Caribbean Sub-Regional Office, Seth Broekman. The Report is titled ‘The Power of Choice – Reproductive Rights and the Demographic Transition’.
Wife of the Prime Minister and Champion for the Caribbean Woman-Caribbean Child (CARIWAC) Initiative, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right), is presented with a copy of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 2018 State of the World Population Report, during the Jamaica launch at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, by UNFPA Caribbean Sub-Regional Office Director and Representative, Alison Drayton, on Thursday (November 8). Mrs. Holness was the keynote speaker. At left is Deputy Director for the Caribbean Sub-Regional Office, Seth Broekman. The Report is titled ‘The Power of Choice – Reproductive Rights and the Demographic Transition’.

UNFPA Report Endorsed by Mrs. Holness

Jamaica’s Champion for the Caribbean Woman-Caribbean Child (CARIWAC) Initiative, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, has endorsed the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 2018 State of the World Population Report, which was officially launched on Thursday (November 8). Mrs. Holness, who...
Symposium Live Stream Flyer/Sticker The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and its partners will host the third edition of the Symposium on Best Practices in Social and Community Development on Wednesday, November 14, at the Jamaica Conference Centre. The symposium, which will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will also be streamed live to the public on the Facebook pages of the partner agencies.
Symposium Live Stream Flyer/Sticker The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and its partners will host the third edition of the Symposium on Best Practices in Social and Community Development on Wednesday, November 14, at the Jamaica Conference Centre. The symposium, which will last from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will also be streamed live to the public on the Facebook pages of the partner agencies.

Symposium on Best Practices in Social and Community Development
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), converses with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), during the ‘Labour Department and You’ roadshow at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church in St Ann on Tuesday (October 30).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (right), converses with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), during the ‘Labour Department and You’ roadshow at the Ocho Rios Baptist Church in St Ann on Tuesday (October 30).

Project to Tackle Child Labour at the Community Level
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Proclamation to launch the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) 75th-anniversary celebrations, to JCCF Commandant, Colonel Errol Johnson, during a ceremony at King’s House on Thursday (November 1).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Proclamation to launch the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) 75th-anniversary celebrations, to JCCF Commandant, Colonel Errol Johnson, during a ceremony at King’s House on Thursday (November 1).

Governor-General Reads Proclamation to Launch JCCF 75th Anniversary
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left); and St. Mary Municipal Corporation Chairman and Port Maria Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary, officially open the St. Mary Drop-In Centre on Thursday (November 1). The facility was built at a cost of $12 million. The opening formed part of activities to launch Local Government and Community Development Month, being celebrated in November under the theme ‘Protecting the Vulnerable... Establishing
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left); and St. Mary Municipal Corporation Chairman and Port Maria Mayor, Councillor Richard Creary, officially open the St. Mary Drop-In Centre on Thursday (November 1). The facility was built at a cost of $12 million. The opening formed part of activities to launch Local Government and Community Development Month, being celebrated in November under the theme ‘Protecting the Vulnerable... Establishing

New St. Mary Drop-In Centre Officially Opened

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CommunityDevelopment

Government has Cleared Streetlight Debt

Government has cleared its debt owed to the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) for streetlights. In making the disclosure at a disaster preparedness and mitigation town hall in Douglas Castle near the St. Ann/Clarendon border Thursday (October 25), Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Hon Desmond Mckenzie, says the street light debt dates back several years and stood...
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CommunityDevelopment

Government Taking Steps to Build Disaster Resilience

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Hon Desmond McKenzie says Government continues to take the necessary steps to strengthen the country’s disaster resilience. Speaking at a town hall in Douglas Castle near the St. Ann/Clarendon border on Thursday (October 25), Minister McKenzie said that the Government has been proactive in its efforts to boost disaster preparedness, disaster risk...
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Community

Major Drop in Murders in St. James

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Charge of Operations in St. James, Kevin Francis, says that the enhanced security measures in the parish have resulted in a major reduction in murders. “This time last year there were 259 murders in the parish and as of October 26 we are at 83, which is a reduction of 176 lives or 68...
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Community

Police Warns Perpetrators of Cybercrimes

The police is warning perpetrators of cybercrimes that they will be apprehended and dealt with decisively. Head of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime (C-TOC) Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Fitz Bailey, who gave the warning, said that the JCF is committed to protecting Jamaicans from such criminal activity. He said that since 2012,...
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Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents former chief financial officer of the West Indies Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Aston Barnes, with the Order of Distinction - Officer Class (OD), for invaluable contribution to the ministerial fraternity, social development, welfare and philanthropy, at the 2018 National Honours and Awards ceremony held at King’s House on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 15.
Community

National Honour for Distinguished Clergyman – Pastor Aston Barnes

‘A man of many trades and master of them all’ aptly characterizes Pastor Aston Archibald Barnes, who has given invaluable service and countless support to the West Indies Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and communities in south Manchester. He has worn many hats, serving as pastor; financial controller and advisor; auditor; community activist; author; philanthropist; teacher; and businessman and, in...
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Firefighter of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Andrade Stoddart (left), shares fire safety tips with students of the Ensom City Primary School - Jazmyne Treasure (centre) and Zhalia Smith. The girls, who are members of their school’s Fire Wardens Club, were in attendance at the launch of Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (Oct. 19).
CommunityLocal Government

JFB to Conduct Follow-up Fire Safety Assessments of Children’s Homes

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will be conducting further assessments of the island’s child care facilities to ensure they are up to the stipulated JFB safety standards. All of the homes were initially assessed and provided with recommendations for improving fire safety practices, which are being implemented by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA). The follow-up inspections will...
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