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Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission, Kaysia Kerr, addresses a JIS 'Think Tank'

Parents Must Influence Children – NPSC

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, is spearheading activities for Parent Month 2019. During the month of November, several activities will be executed under the ‘Be the Influence’ campaign. This...

Chief Technical Officer in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings (left), with Executive Director at the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, at the media launch of the Family Expo and Special Needs Resource Fair at Nain in St. Elizabeth on November 1.

State Minister Says Persons With Disabilities Can Achieve

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right); and Education Specialist, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Dr. Rebecca Tortello (left), interact with students of the Gregory Park Primary School during a session teaching them about the United Nations (UN) ‘World’s Largest Lesson (WLL)’, which relays the importance of the Global Goals for Sustainable Development in a way that children can understand. The session took place at the school's location in St. Catherine, on Monday (November 4).

Gregory Park Primary Main Beneficiary Of UN Session

Local Government stakeholders participating in the official launch of Local Government and Community Development Month 2019 (November), at Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios, St Ann, on Monday, November 4.

Focus On Service During Local Government Month

Chief Technical Officer in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dionne Jennings, addresses the media launch of the Family Expo and Special Needs Resource Fair, in Nain, St. Elizabeth, on November 1. She spoke on behalf of State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

Government Committed To Empowering Persons With Disabilities – Mayne

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, gives the main address at the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s Local Government Adaption to Climate Change (LG-ACT) Project water conference, held at Sandals South Coast in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, on October 31.

6 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Taking Proactive Approach To Climate Change

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government is taking a proactive approach to addressing climate change. He said that this involves advancing policies, strategies and relevant legislation to build the nation’s resilience. “What we have to do is put ourselves in a position, knowing that it...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards (centre), converses with participants at the recent launch of Jamaica’s Investment Guide (iGuide), at JAMPRO’s head office in New Kingston. From left are iGuide Project Consultant, Michelle Frederick Johnson; Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Eric Deans; United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Economist, Ian Richards; and Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (JMEA) Executive Director, Imega Breese McNab.

6 years ago Finance & Public ServiceTechnologyVision 2030

Jamaica Launches Online Investment Guide

Jamaica has joined 28 other nations, including several Caribbean states, that have developed online investment guides (iGuides). These facilities are repositories of information for local and foreign investors interested in doing business in the respective countries. Work to develop the guides was led by local stakeholders, principally countries’ investment promotion agencies in several instances, in collaboration with the United Nations...

Community Health Aides (CHAs) attached to the Hanover Health Department, were recognised at an appreciation ceremony held at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea on November 1.

6 years ago Health & Wellness

Community Health Aides In Hanover Recognised

Twenty-four Community Health Aides (CHAs) attached to the Hanover Health Department have been recognised for excellence in service delivery. At a function held on the grounds of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea on November 1, the CHAs were presented with certificates of appreciation, with Carolyn Cunningham Thompson, Cely Stewart and Jacqueline Rubie hailed as top achievers in the performance...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right, foreground), inspects members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), during the corps

6 years ago National Security and Peace

Cadet Corps To Be Established In All High Schools

The Government plans to establish cadet corps in all high schools across the country by the end of the next financial year. Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the disclosure while addressing the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) 75th anniversary closing parade and medal ceremony at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in St. James on Sunday (November...

6 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

PHOTOS: PM Holness Arrival and Diaspora Meeting in the People’s Republic of China

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

7 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

Be Vigilant in Protecting Your Children from Harm – Urges PM Holness

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is expressing deep sadness following the death of two young boys; Javinchie Palmer and Tyler McLeod, who tragically died after fire on Friday night razed their home in the community of Paradise in Norwood St. James. Prime Minister Holness continues to reiterate the need for greater parental supervision and protection of children from catastrophic events such...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, in discussion with Regional Psychiatrist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WHRA), Lisabeth Crossman, during a visit to the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) Rehabilitation Centre, in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 24).

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry to Host Forum on Mental Illness

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is to host a forum in November, to discuss the increase in mental health cases in Western Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who made the announcement following a visit to the Committee for the Upliftment of the Mentally Ill (CUMI) Rehabilitation Centre, in Montego Bay, on October 24, said there is...