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President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (right) presents a laptop to Akeem Chambers, first-year Physical Education student and goalkeeper for the national football team, at the launch of The Mico University College
President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (right) presents a laptop to Akeem Chambers, first-year Physical Education student and goalkeeper for the national football team, at the launch of The Mico University College's 'COVID-19 Relief Programme' on Thursday (May 28) at the school's campus in Kingston. Under the initiative, The Mico is seeking to raise US$1 million to support students who have been experiencing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus.

Mico Launches COVID-19 Relief Programme

The Mico University College has launched a ‘COVID-19 Relief Programme’ aimed at raising US$1 million to support students who have been experiencing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus. Director of Student Services, Annett Daley, said the funds will be used...
Chairman of the Jamaica Coalition on Tobacco Control, Dr. Aggrey Irons, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday, May 27, on issues surrounding t​obacco use and COVID-19, ahead of World No Tobacco Day, which will be observed on Sunday, May 31.
Chairman of the Jamaica Coalition on Tobacco Control, Dr. Aggrey Irons, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday, May 27, on issues surrounding t​obacco use and COVID-19, ahead of World No Tobacco Day, which will be observed on Sunday, May 31.

Persons Warned Against Smoking, Particularly During COVID-19
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a digital town hall hosted by the Ministry on Thursday (May 28).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a digital town hall hosted by the Ministry on Thursday (May 28).

Protecting The Homeless A Priority During Hurricane Season – Minister Mckenzie
Regional Director, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Maureen Golding (second left), accepts personal protective equipment (PPE) from Director, Food For the Poor, Craig Moss-Solomon, at a handover ceremony at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston, on May 28. Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Camile Wallen Panton; and Donor Representative, Tanya Khouri. Food For the Poor Jamaica; handed over the personal protective equipment to health facilities within SERHA.
Regional Director, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Maureen Golding (second left), accepts personal protective equipment (PPE) from Director, Food For the Poor, Craig Moss-Solomon, at a handover ceremony at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston, on May 28. Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Camile Wallen Panton; and Donor Representative, Tanya Khouri. Food For the Poor Jamaica; handed over the personal protective equipment to health facilities within SERHA.

PHOTOS: SERHA Gets PPE
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’. (FILE)
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’. (FILE)

NPSC Provides Tips For Homeschooling

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Nurse Administrator of the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill ( CUMI) Rehabilitation Day Centre, Joy Crooks (right), tests the temperature of a client before he enters the Centre.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

CUMI Protects Clients Against COVID-19

Nurse Administrator at the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) Rehabilitation Day Centre in St. James, Joy Crooks, says the organisation is committed to ensuring that its clients remain healthy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In an interview with JIS News, Nurse Crooks outlined several measures that the Committee has implemented to ensure that its clients enter...
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Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson. (FILE)
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Met Service Prepared For Above Normal Hurricane Season

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) is reporting that it is ready to monitor and inform the country on weather systems that may develop in what is anticipated to be an above average Atlantic Hurricane Season. Director of the Met Service, Evan Thompson, said that the office is following the forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, who passed away on Friday (May 29).
LabourSocial Security

Minister Shahine Robinson Passes

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, died on Friday (May 29) at the age of 66. Minister Robinson, who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for North East St. Ann, fell ill last year. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, had visited the ailing Minister earlier this...
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Police vehicle escorting JUTC buses with returning Jamaican cruise-ship workers from the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny.
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

More Ship Workers Processed On May 28

Regional Director of the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Errol Greene, says the 172 Jamaicans who were processed on May 28, following disembarkation from the Norwegian vessel, Marina, are in good spirits and happy to be home. Mr. Greene, in an interview with JIS News at the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny where the Marina docked opposite the much bigger Carnival...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a digital town hall meeting, hosted by the Ministry, on Thursday (May 28).
Local Government

Municipal Corporations To Roll Out Disaster Risk Management Programme

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the island’s municipal corporations will be rolling out the first phase of their disaster risk mitigation programme in two weeks, for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season, which begins on June 1. Speaking at a digital town hall meeting on Thursday (May 28), Mr. McKenzie informed that the programme is...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a virtual town hall on May 28​ to address preparations for the Atlantic Hurricane Season as the country tackles the coronaviris (COVID-19).
Local Government

Jamaica Ready For Hurricane Season – McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that all is in place for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which starts on June 1. “The Most Hon. Prime Minister, yesterday (May 27), convened the meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council, indicating to the country that all systems are up and running as we approach this hurricane...
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