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The renovated Porto Bello Community centre in St. James, which was officially opened on Thursday (July 16). The centre was upgraded at a cost of $4.7 million as part of the Tourism Development Company’s ‘Spruce Up’ programme.
The renovated Porto Bello Community centre in St. James, which was officially opened on Thursday (July 16). The centre was upgraded at a cost of $4.7 million as part of the Tourism Development Company’s ‘Spruce Up’ programme.

TPDCo Renovates Porto Bello Community Centre In St. James

Residents of Porto Bello in St James are now benefiting from an upgraded community centre, which was refurbished at a cost of $4.7 million as part of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) ‘Spruce Up’ programme. The facility was officially...
Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) South East Regional Director, Robert Williams (left), raises a
Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) South East Regional Director, Robert Williams (left), raises a 'Stop Child Abuse NOW!' sign, while CPFSA Acting Team Leader in St. Thomas, Julian Thompson, speaks to residents through a megaphone, during a visit to the Albion community in St. Thomas, on Thursday (July 16). Occasion was motorcade in the parish aimed at encouraging members of the public to play an active role in the supervision of children.

PHOTOS: Child Protection and Family Services Agency Stages Motorcade in Albion
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BGLC To Allocate Over $16M In Tertiary Grants
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing a graduation ceremony for 66 certified officers and adult instructors of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), held at Curphey Place in St. Andrew on July 16.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing a graduation ceremony for 66 certified officers and adult instructors of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), held at Curphey Place in St. Andrew on July 16.

Cadet Force Making Significant Contribution To Youth Development – Senator Samuda
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), speaking on Thursday (July 16), during the Ministry of Health and Wellness
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), speaking on Thursday (July 16), during the Ministry of Health and Wellness' weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing. Listening is Minster of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

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CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

56 Active Cases Of COVID-19 Under Observation

Fifty-six active cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) are currently under observation in Jamaica. This update was given by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a virtual press conference at his Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on Thursday (July 16). “There are no critically ill or moderately ill patients at this particular time, and that is good...
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Youth

UNICEF Donates Tablets To Assist Students With Special Needs

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has strengthened the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information capacity to facilitate continued learning among students with special needs. UNICEF Jamaica representative, Mariko Kagoshima, presented 210 accessibility ready, SIM-enabled tablets to Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr Kasan Troupe, today (July 16), at the UNICEF office on Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston....
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), is given a tour of laboratory, following the handover of items donated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for Jamaica’s COVID-19 response, on July 16 at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kingston. With the Minister (from left) are: Director, National Public Health Laboratory, Dr. Michelle Hamilton; and Medical Technologist, National Public Health Laboratory, Sheamar Willes.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Minister Says COVID-19 Recovery Plan Far Advanced

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is putting together the final touches to the COVID-19 Recovery Plan. “The Government has recognised that the COVID response has to change from trying to prevent COVID from spreading, but on living with COVID… how do we ensure normal life,” Dr. Tufton said. “Living with COVID requires...
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Visual artist Bonito "Don Dada" Thompson, presented his pieces to a panel of judges during an assessment session for the Christmas in July trade show on July 7, at The Jamaica Pegasus h​otel in New Kingston.
Tourism

Virtual Christmas In July Trade Show On July 23

The annual ‘Christmas in July’ trade show will be held virtually for the first time on Thursday, July 23. The event will feature locally produced gifts and souvenir items that will be available for purchase in December. Products will be from the categories of fashion and accessories, art and crafts, processed foods, aromatherapy and souvenirs such as desktop items and...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a community meeting at the Clifton Playfield in St. Catherine on Wednesday (July 15).
Community

Residents Of Clifton To Receive Free Skills Training, Land Titles

Hundreds of residents of Clifton in South St. Catherine are to benefit from free skills training and titles for the lands they occupy, as part of Government’s programme to transform the former sugar-dependent area. Speaking at a community meeting in the area on Wednesday (July 15), Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 14).
Justice

Justice Minister Invites Mentors For Child Diversion Programme

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is again encouraging suitably qualified persons to volunteer to become mentors under the National Child Diversion Programme. “It is not too late for persons to volunteer to become mentors. The application form may be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Justice,” Mr. Chuck advised, in a statement in the House of Representatives...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Leslie Campbell (second left), is presented with a Leica CS20 field controller by Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Lim Baejin, at the official handover of cadastral mapping and land surveying equipment, on Thursday (July 16), at the National Land Agency Estate Management Division, downtown Kingston.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

NLA Gets Equipment To Improve Cadastral Mapping And Land Registration

Improvement is expected in cadastral mapping and land registration with the procurement of equipment valued at approximately U$100,000, donated by the Government of the Republic of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KIOCA). The items were handed over on Thursday (July 16) at the National Land Agency Estate Management Division, downtown, Kingston. They include three Leica TS07 total stations...
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