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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), is shown some of the changes made at the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) to adhere to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) physical distance guidelines, by Executive Director, Rick Harris.

Private Security Regulation Authority Strengthening COVID-19 Safeguards

The Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA) has strengthened protocols and safeguards to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The entity has acquired thermometers for the monitored reading of clients and employees prior to their entering the office,...

Immigration Forum For Jamaica Diaspora On Sunday

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, presents a report in Parliament on Tuesday (July 14), pertaining to the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) being implemented in the Greenwich Town and August Town communities.

Greenwich Town Students Benefiting From Summer 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

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

6 years ago Finance & Public Service

BGLC To Allocate Over $16M In Tertiary Grants

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) will be providing grants totalling more than $16 million to 325 tertiary students for the 2020/21 academic year. The grants are available to full-time undergraduates, 26 years and younger, who are enrolled at an accredited local tertiary institution and have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.75. Manager for Corporate Affairs...

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.

6 years ago National Security and Peace

Cadet Force Making Significant Contribution To Youth Development – Senator Samuda

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) continues to make a significant contribution to national development by instilling discipline and positive values and attitudes in the youth, in order to steer them away from negative influences. He said that the organisation has been a beacon of...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), speaking on Thursday (July 16), during the Ministry of Health and Wellness

6 years ago CoronavirusEntertainmentLocal Government

Nightclubs Remain Closed – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is reminding the public that all nightclubs are to remain closed, as the ban on such establishments has not been lifted. “Nightclubs are not open, there is no order for nightclubs to operate and I just want to make that clear. The ban on the operation of nightclubs is still...

6 years ago 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...

6 years ago 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....

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.

6 years ago 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...

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 hotel in New Kingston.

6 years ago 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...