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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left) congratulates 2020 Public and Civic Contributions Laureate, Dr. Olivene Burke, after presenting her with the award, during the Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence ceremony, held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Dr. Burke is Executive Director of Mona Social Services, University of the West Indies (UWI). The Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence recognises significant Caribbean achievement and seeks to encourage and support the pursuit of excellence by Caribbean persons for the benefit of the region.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left) congratulates 2020 Public and Civic Contributions Laureate, Dr. Olivene Burke, after presenting her with the award, during the Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence ceremony, held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Dr. Burke is Executive Director of Mona Social Services, University of the West Indies (UWI). The Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence recognises significant Caribbean achievement and seeks to encourage and support the pursuit of excellence by Caribbean persons for the benefit of the region.

PHOTOS: G-G Attends Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence

 
Hand wash station constructed by the Sandals Foundation at the entrance of the Ocho Rios Primary School. Stations are also being erected at Exchange All Age and Seville Golden Preschool in the parish and nine other schools across St. Mary, Westmoreland, and St. James.
Hand wash station constructed by the Sandals Foundation at the entrance of the Ocho Rios Primary School. Stations are also being erected at Exchange All Age and Seville Golden Preschool in the parish and nine other schools across St. Mary, Westmoreland, and St. James.

New Handwashing Stations Being Built to Strengthen Infant and Primary School Preparations for New Academic Year
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Ministry’s Listening Tour stop at the Lucea Anglican Church in Hanover, on October 9.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the Ministry’s Listening Tour stop at the Lucea Anglican Church in Hanover, on October 9.

Acquisition of Land Titles to be Made Easier for Farmers
Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.
Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.

More Healthcare Workers in the West to Deal With COVID-19
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (File Photo)
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. (File Photo)

Culture Minister Lauds Work of Poet Laureate

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

Volunteers to Play Important Role in Mental Health Response Programme

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that volunteers of the recently launched COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme, will play an important role in the island’s community based response. “These men and women [volunteers] will man the programme, which is intended to mitigate the progression of mental health issues that have or are anticipated to surface...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), and President of the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), Gloria Henry, tour BPO facilities in the Montego Bay Freezone in St. James, on Thursday, October 8.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Minister Encourages BPO Sector to Continue Adhering to Protocols

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector to continue adhering to established COVID-19 safety protocols. During a tour of several facilities at the Montego Bay Freezone, in St. James, on October 8, to examine the protocols that are in place, he told journalists that the measures have been consistent...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Culture

State Minister to be Responsible for Poet Laureate Programme

State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, will have direct oversight for the Poet Laureate Programme. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement at a Poet Laureate of Jamaica appreciation ceremony, held on October 9, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston. The event, attended by...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the Western Jamaica Community Leaders Meeting at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, on Thursday (October 8).
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry Seeks COVID-19 Mental Health Ambassadors

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on civil society organisations across Jamaica to become ambassadors for the COVID-19 Mental Health Response Programme aimed at addressing the psychological and psychosocial challenges associated with the virus. The initiative, being undertaken in collaboration with Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), aims to provide community-based support as well as create...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Industry

Firms Urged to Increase Employee Engagement

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is calling on businesses to place greater emphasis on increasing employee engagement, noting that this is critical in achieving the levels of productivity needed to boost economic growth. He was addressing the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Engagement Seminar, held at the agency’s Incubator...
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