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Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon, speaks at a recent Ministry of Local Government and Community Development digital town hall, where he announced that the Commission
Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon, speaks at a recent Ministry of Local Government and Community Development digital town hall, where he announced that the Commission's National Community Cricket Competition​ will be staged from August 23 to December 13, 2020.

SDC To Stage National Community Cricket Competition

The Social Development Commission (SDC) has announced that its National Community Cricket Competition will be staged as planned. “We are going to do the National Community Cricket Competition starting August 23 to December 13, with strict protocols and the blessing...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), responds to questions from JIS News, following a tour of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s two new mobile units, in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on August 5. With the Prime Minister is Portfolio Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), responds to questions from JIS News, following a tour of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s two new mobile units, in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on August 5. With the Prime Minister is Portfolio Minister, Hon. Mike Henry (left).

New Labour Building In St. Ann’s Bay Could Be Named After the late Shahine Robinson
Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon, addresses a recent digital town hall hosted by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.
Executive Director of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon, addresses a recent digital town hall hosted by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.

Budget Boost Enables SDC To Increase Community Engagement
Director of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch and Coordinator for the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on Wednesday (August 5).
Director of the Health Promotion and Protection Branch and Coordinator for the Programme for Reduction of Maternal and Child Mortality (PROMAC) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Simone Spence, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston, on Wednesday (August 5).

Women Planning For Pregnancy Encouraged To Safeguard Maternal Health
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, speaks at a virtual press conference on Thursday (August 6), at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, speaks at a virtual press conference on Thursday (August 6), at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston.

Church Corner In St. Thomas Under Quarantine

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Board Director, HOPE Opportunity Charity Limited, Stephen McMorris (third right), presents a cheque valued at $1 million to National Coordinator of the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme, Colonel Martin Rickman (third left), for the homeless housing project, during a ceremony held at Jamaica House on August 5. Others (from left) are Board Member, HOPE Opportunity Charity Limited, Ester Clarke; Project Manager at HEART/NSTA Trust/HOPE Programme, Michelle Christie; Board Member, Hope Opportunity Charity Limited, Marcia Edwards; and Board Member, HOPE Opportunity Charity Limited, Marclin Williams.
HOPE Programme

PHOTOS: HOPE Cheque Handover

Board Director, HOPE Opportunity Charity Limited, Stephen McMorris (third right), presents a cheque valued at $1 million to National Coordinator of the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme, Colonel Martin Rickman (third left), for the homeless housing project, during a ceremony held at Jamaica House on August 5. Others (from left) are Board Member, HOPE Opportunity Charity Limited, Ester...
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Outstanding Jamaican vocalist, Ken Boothe (centre), gives thanks after being being presented with a Reggae Icon Award at the 2020 Independence Day celebrations, held inside the National Arena on Thursday (August 6). Sharing the moment are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) and President of the Senate, Senator, the Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson.
CultureEntertainmentIndependence

Jamaicans Still Celebrate

The usual Independence Day Grand Gala, where thousands of persons would gather at the National Stadium decked out in the colours of the Jamaican flag – black, green and gold – to celebrate the event, was this year replaced with a live televised broadcast, with viewers treated to several performances. In light of the strict restrictions and protocols to reduce...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a virtual press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston, on Thursday (August 6).
CoronavirusEntertainment

PM Calls On Entertainers To Encourage Patrons To Obey COVID-19 Protocols

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is appealing to entertainers to use their influence in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19), by encouraging patrons to follow the country’s coronavirus control and prevention protocols. Speaking on Thursday (August 6) during a virtual press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston, Mr. Holness said while the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. (FILE)
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Prime Minister Says Stricter COVID-19 Measures Coming Following Latest Spike In Cases

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (August 6), warned that stricter measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) are coming, following another spike in new cases within the last 24 hours, totaling 30, to push Jamaica’s tally to 958. He made the announcement during a digital press briefing at the Office of the...
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Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis (centre), with the ‘Spirit of Independence’ awardees during Thursday’s (August 6) Independence Day Civic and Awards Ceremony. The event was held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre under the theme: ‘Jamaica 58… Resilient and Strong’.
Independence

Sixteen Stakeholders Honoured During Independence Day Ceremony In St. James

Fourteen persons and two entities in St. James were honoured for outstanding contributions and selfless service to the parish’s development, during the St James Municipal Corporation’s Independence Day Civic and Awards Ceremony on Thursday (August 6). The stately event was held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in the parish’s capital, under the theme: ‘Jamaica 58… Resilient and Strong’. The...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (2nd left), and Transport and Mining Minister and Western St. Mary Member of Parliament, Hon. Robert Montague, officially open the Three Hills Resource Centre Community Access Point in the parish, on Wednesday (August 5). Looking on are: Universal Service Fund (USF) Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Dawes (2nd right), and Chairman of the Centre, Kenrick Johnson.
Technology

USF Opens Two New Community Access Points In St. Mary

Hundreds of residents in Oracabessa and Three Hills in Tower Isle, western St. Mary, are now benefitting from internet and other related services, which are being provided at two community access points (CAP) that have been established in those areas. The facilities, the Spicy Grove Youth Centre CAP in Oracabessa, and the Three Hills Resource Centre, were officially commissioned into...
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