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Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh (centre), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), engage with a teen mother during a visit to the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation
Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh (centre), and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), engage with a teen mother during a visit to the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation's New Kingston location on Monday (December 23). Miss Singh’s visit to the facility was one of several activities held as part of her four-day trip to Jamaica organised by the Government.

Miss World Encourages Teen Mothers To Pursue Their Dreams

Newly crowned Miss World, Toni-Ann Singh, is encouraging teen mothers not to let anything deter them from realising their dreams and that they have the capability within them to achieve greatness. “I want you to know that you are so...
Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, in discussion with Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, when she visited him, today (December 23), at his 1 West King’s House Road office in St. Andrew.
Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, in discussion with Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, when she visited him, today (December 23), at his 1 West King’s House Road office in St. Andrew.

PHOTOS: Miss World And Dr. Peter Phillips
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), in conversation with Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, when she called at King’s House, today (December 23).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), in conversation with Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, when she called at King’s House, today (December 23).

PHOTOS: Miss World At King’s House
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew fourth left), escorts Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, to the lawns of Jamaica House for Sunday’s (December 22) reception, hosted in her honour. The event was part of the four-day visit by Miss Singh, who copped the title in London, on December 14. Behind the Prime Minister is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew fourth left), escorts Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, to the lawns of Jamaica House for Sunday’s (December 22) reception, hosted in her honour. The event was part of the four-day visit by Miss Singh, who copped the title in London, on December 14. Behind the Prime Minister is Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

PHOTOS: PM Hosts Reception For Miss World
A limestone pit being mined in Clarendon.
A limestone pit being mined in Clarendon.

Persons Encouraged To Invest In Limestone Mining

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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the Regional Office in Montego Bay.
Health & Wellness

Persons Must Be Vigilant Against Dengue And Leptospirosis

Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, says citizens must remain vigilant throughout the holiday season to prevent dengue fever and leptospirosis. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Miller said that persons must bear in mind that there is still a dengue outbreak, and “they should use mosquito repellants that contain DEET, check for...
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Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh (centre), cradles a baby in the nursery at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) in St. Thomas, during a tour of the facility and motivational session with the adolescent mothers on Sunday (Dec. 22). Looking on are Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Hon. Olivia Grange (right); and Centre Manager, Barbara Dunn-Glover. In the background is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Miss World Organization, Julia Morley.
Culture

Gov’t To Name New Nursery For Miss World

The Government will be constructing a new nursery at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) in St. Thomas, which will be named in honour of Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement on Sunday (December 22), during a tour and motivational session with the adolescent mothers at the...
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Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh (centre) greets residents outside of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) office in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, during her tour of the parish on Sunday (December 22).
Culture

Hundreds Turn Out to Cheer Miss World

Hundreds of residents lined the streets of St. Thomas on Sunday (December 22) to get a glimpse of the reigning Miss World 2019, Toni-Ann Singh, on her tour of the parish. The first stop was in Yallahs where people were out hours before her scheduled 10:00 a.m. arrival time. As the motorcade wound its way through the streets, people waved...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right), is in discussion with Chairman, Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company Limited, Merline C. Daley, at the company’s staff awards ceremony held at Ms. Daley’s residence in St. Andrew on Thursday (Dec. 19).
Transport

Jamaicans Urged to Utilise State-Owned Tyre Retreading Company

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, is encouraging more individuals and entities to utilise the services of the State-owned Jamaica Ultimate Tyre Company Limited. He noted that the company, whose major business is retreading, has expanded its offerings to now include ultimate tyre packages to taxi associations and larger groups. The Minister, who was speaking at the company’s staff awards...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer (centre); and Acting Chief Technical Director, Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers (right), present a box with a trophy to ‘We Transform’ Ambassador and Mentor, Jeffrey “Agent Sasco” Campbell, at the Ministry in Kingston, on December 18.
National Security and Peace

Agent Sasco Recognized for Mentoring Troubled Juveniles

The Ministry of National Security has recognised Dancehall Reggae artiste, Jeffrey ‘Agent Sasco’ Campbell, for his work with juveniles in the care of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). On Wednesday, December 18, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Rudyard Spencer, presented a trophy to Mr. Campbell on behalf of the Ministry’s flagship mentorship programme, ‘We...
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