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Member of the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA), Mr. Dalton Yap (left) is pictured here with staff members from the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester (2nd left to right), Nurse Sharon Riley-Brown, Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Mrs. Arlene Watson Chantiloupe, Nurse Rhodell Knott and CEO Mr. Alwyn Miller, following a recent donation of hot meals to frontline workers at the facility. The CBA has been gifting frontline healthcare workers who are working in COVID-19 facilities with meals, as a token of their appreciation for their bravery and dedication. Mr. Miller thanked the association for their donation and encouraged the healthcare workers to remain dedicated and steadfast as they manage this pandemic.
Member of the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA), Mr. Dalton Yap (left) is pictured here with staff members from the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester (2nd left to right), Nurse Sharon Riley-Brown, Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Mrs. Arlene Watson Chantiloupe, Nurse Rhodell Knott and CEO Mr. Alwyn Miller, following a recent donation of hot meals to frontline workers at the facility. The CBA has been gifting frontline healthcare workers who are working in COVID-19 facilities with meals, as a token of their appreciation for their bravery and dedication. Mr. Miller thanked the association for their donation and encouraged the healthcare workers to remain dedicated and steadfast as they manage this pandemic.

PHOTOS: Mandeville Hospital Frontline Workers Gifted with lunches from Chinese Benevolent Association

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addresses a ​ virtual press conference on Thursday (October 15).
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addresses a ​ virtual press conference on Thursday (October 15).

Police Report Reduction in Major Crimes
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addressing a digital press conference on Thursday (Oct​ober 15).
Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, addressing a digital press conference on Thursday (Oct​ober 15).

JCF Focused on Dismantling Gangs
Senior Medical Officer at the BRH, Dr. Sheriff Imoru (left) accepts a donation of medical supplies and equipment from benefactors of the 2019 graduating class, Dr. Geneille Williams (centre) and Dr. Romario Whyte.
Senior Medical Officer at the BRH, Dr. Sheriff Imoru (left) accepts a donation of medical supplies and equipment from benefactors of the 2019 graduating class, Dr. Geneille Williams (centre) and Dr. Romario Whyte.

Black River Hospital Receives $2.9 Million in Medical Equipment
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National Women's Shelter is "Ready". The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange (right) shares a moment with the High Commissioner of Canada, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, during a tour of the first state-run shelter for victims of domestic abuse on 15 October 2020.

First National Women’s Shelter Ready – Minister Grange

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry to Launch COVID-19 Youth Leaders Response Programme

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be rolling out a COVID-19 Youth Leaders Response Programme geared towards engaging the country’s young people in the fight against the virus. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in making the announcement at a virtual press conference on Thursday (October 15), said that the initiative will “promote positive behaviour response and effective...
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General Surgeon at the Savanna-La-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Lincoln Cox.
Health & Wellness

Men Urged to Check for Signs of Breast Cancer

General Surgeon at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Lincoln Cox, is urging men to check for breast cancer symptoms. He said that while the disease is rare in males, representing about one per cent of all cancer cases, it is important for men to remain aware and to report to their general practitioner any lumps on the breast or...
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Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.,
Environment

Comments Invited on Draft Biosafety Policy for Jamaica

Members of the public are being invited to submit comments, concerns and suggestions on the draft Biosafety Policy for Jamaica, which was tabled in Parliament in June this year. Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the call as he addressed a consultation on the policy hosted by the Ministry’s Environment and Risk...
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Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Janet Omoleegho Olisa. (FILE)
Foreign Affairs

Nigeria and Jamaica to Cooperate in New Areas

Bilateral relations between Jamaica and Nigeria could be further strengthened in the areas of banking and agriculture. This was noted by outgoing Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency, Janet Omoleegho Olisa, during an interview with JIS News. “We are interested in having a Nigerian Bank here in Jamaica. Another area is agriculture. So, apart from the usual science, education...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda speaking during a virtual press conference on Thursday (October 15).
National Security and Peace

New Legislation to Govern Correctional Services Coming

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says that new legislation to govern the correctional services will be brought before Cabinet for approval shortly. “We expect to have this tabled in Parliament for debate and subsequent approval in no less than three months,” he said while addressing a virtual press conference on Thursday...
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