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Dwayne Marshall and his mother, Ina Mitchell-O'Connor, who will be celebrating Christmas together.

Persons Opting for Safe Christmas Celebrations Due to COVID-19

Unlike previous years, when families would get together in relatively sizeable numbers for traditional Christmas celebrations, restrictions imposed by the Government to curtail the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) have, this year, resulted in persons either meeting in small groups...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (centre), speaks with Kavia Bent, who gave birth to the first baby delivered on Christmas Day at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, during a visit to institution on Friday (December 25). Ms. Bent was presented with a gift basket containing personal care items, courtesy of LASCO Limited. Accompanying Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn is LASCO Detailing Representative, Jodi-Ann Mullings.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (centre), speaks with Kavia Bent, who gave birth to the first baby delivered on Christmas Day at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, during a visit to institution on Friday (December 25). Ms. Bent was presented with a gift basket containing personal care items, courtesy of LASCO Limited. Accompanying Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn is LASCO Detailing Representative, Jodi-Ann Mullings.

PHOTOS: State Minister, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, Visits Spanish Town Hospital on Christmas Day
Guidance Counsellor at the St. Catherine based Davis Primary School, Tanisha Johnson Henry (left), collects care packages for students at her school, from Executive Director of the Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Foundation (PAEF), Pauline Gregory Lewis, at a recent ceremony held at the Phillippo Baptist Church, in Spanish Town.
Guidance Counsellor at the St. Catherine based Davis Primary School, Tanisha Johnson Henry (left), collects care packages for students at her school, from Executive Director of the Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Foundation (PAEF), Pauline Gregory Lewis, at a recent ceremony held at the Phillippo Baptist Church, in Spanish Town.

St. Catherine Families Receive Care Packages From PAEF
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a Christmas gift package to two residents of Olympic Way in his West Central St. Andrew constituency, during a recent visit to the area. The gesture was in keeping with the spirit of the Yuletide season. The presentation was among a number gift packages that were provided through Prime Minister Holness’ ‘Positive Jamaica Foundation’, in partnership with Progressive Grocers of Jamaica Limited. Looking on are representatives of the Progressive Grocers Group.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents a Christmas gift package to two residents of Olympic Way in his West Central St. Andrew constituency, during a recent visit to the area. The gesture was in keeping with the spirit of the Yuletide season. The presentation was among a number gift packages that were provided through Prime Minister Holness’ ‘Positive Jamaica Foundation’, in partnership with Progressive Grocers of Jamaica Limited. Looking on are representatives of the Progressive Grocers Group.

PHOTO: PM Donates Christmas Gift Bags to Residents of Olympic Way

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Labour

Boxing Day Will Be Observed On Saturday, December 26

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advising that Boxing Day will be observed on Saturday, December 26, 2020. This is in response to a question by the public, whether Monday, December 28 will be observed as a holiday, as December 26 falls on a weekend this year. “Boxing Day is going to be this Saturday (December 26) and...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2020 Heritage Competition Awards ceremony on Wednesday (December 23).​
Justice

Gov’t Committed To Making Justice System Robust, Efficient – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to making the justice system robust, efficient and more capable of serving the interests of all Jamaicans. It is in pursuit of this goal, he said, that “we are seeking to improve and strengthen the rule of law, and pursue timely justice outcomes. We are also updating a...
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (right), presents a trophy to student of Morgan’s Pass Primary School in Clarendon, Amani Shrouder, who was the winner of the essay category in the 2020 JIS Heritage Competition. The made-for-television awards ceremony was aired on December 23. (Mark Bell Photo)
Culture

JIS Awards Winners Of 2020 Heritage Competition

A total of 11 students at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels were presented with awards for outstanding essays, posters and photographs, during the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2020 Heritage Competition Awards ceremony on Wednesday (December 23). The made-for-television event was broadcast on television and social media platforms. Drawing inspiration from the National Pledge, this year’s competition was held under...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green. (JIS File Photo)
Culture

Minister Green Wants More Monuments In St. Elizabeth For African Ancestors

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says he wants more structures built in Black River, St. Elizabeth, similar to the Zong Monument, to serve as tangible reminders of the African ancestors and the town’s significant place in the country’s history. The Zong Monument was constructed to remember those who lost their lives in the Zong Massacre of 1781,...
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Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

PAHO Welcomes Rapid Development Of COVID-19 Vaccines

Director General of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne, has welcomed the rapid development of vaccines to fight the coronavirus (COVID-19). “The fact that we have vaccines registered and that several more are in late stage development… and that this has happened in less than a year… really is totally unprecedented and truly a historic feat,” she...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is aided by Councillor of the Tivoli Gardens division, Donovan Samuels, in presenting a care package to Adriana Thompson during the Annual West Kingston Senior Citizens
ChristmasLocal Government

PHOTOS: Annual West Kingston Senior Citizens’ Treat

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), is aided by Councillor of the Tivoli Gardens division, Donovan Samuels, in presenting a care package to Adriana Thompson during the Annual West Kingston Senior Citizens' Treat on Sunday (December 20). A mobile version of the treat was held this year due...
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