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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (sixth left); and Senior Health Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank, Ricardo Perez (sixth right), with the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) dance group, ‘Recycled Teenagers’ and the Sts. Peter and Paul Preparatory Dance Troupe. Occasion was the launch of National Senior Citizens’ Week, on Friday (September 20) at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (sixth left); and Senior Health Specialist, Inter-American Development Bank, Ricardo Perez (sixth right), with the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) dance group, ‘Recycled Teenagers’ and the Sts. Peter and Paul Preparatory Dance Troupe. Occasion was the launch of National Senior Citizens’ Week, on Friday (September 20) at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston.

Progress Being Made In Revision of National Policy for Senior Citizens

Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the Ministry is advanced in the revision of the National Policy for Senior Citizens, which seeks to create a supportive and enabling environment for healthy, active and productive ageing. “The policy...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, speaks at the launch of National Senior Citizens’ Week, on Friday (September 20), at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston. The week is being celebrated from September 22 to October 1 under the theme ‘Older Persons: Partners in Social, Cultural and Economic Development’.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, speaks at the launch of National Senior Citizens’ Week, on Friday (September 20), at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston. The week is being celebrated from September 22 to October 1 under the theme ‘Older Persons: Partners in Social, Cultural and Economic Development’.

Labour Ministry Sets Up Registry for Skills of Older Persons
Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney (left); Director and Principal, National College for Educational Leadership, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (centre); and Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Barbara Allen, display folders with copies of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on Monday (September 23) at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. The MOU makes provision for an Inclusive School Leadership Programme for school administrators.
Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney (left); Director and Principal, National College for Educational Leadership, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (centre); and Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Barbara Allen, display folders with copies of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on Monday (September 23) at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. The MOU makes provision for an Inclusive School Leadership Programme for school administrators.

School Administrators to be Trained to Better Serve Special Needs Students
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, looking at one of the new motorcycles that were handed over to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), at a ceremony on Friday (September 20,) at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Old Hope Road, St. Andrew.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, looking at one of the new motorcycles that were handed over to the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), at a ceremony on Friday (September 20,) at the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Old Hope Road, St. Andrew.

Electronic Warrant Module for Traffic Violations to be Piloted October
A view of participants, as Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, speaks during the Climate Action Summit 2019, held today (September 23)
A view of participants, as Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, speaks during the Climate Action Summit 2019, held today (September 23)

PHOTOS: PM Holness at the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York

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Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), addresses journalists during a media round-table forum on Friday (September 20), at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston. Listening is outgoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief to Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan.
Finance & Public Service

Outgoing IMF Mission Chief Says Jamaica Can Manage Its Economic Affairs

Outgoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief to Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan, says she is confident the country can manage its economic affairs, following the conclusion of IMF programme arrangements in November. “Without a doubt, we are able to leave with full confidence that the institutional and policy framework is in place… and the policy credibility is there for Jamaica...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), and United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Donald Tapia (left), officially open the new medical laboratory which was built in Christiana, Manchester at a cost of $20 million. The facility was officially opened on Friday (September 20). Also participating are Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister and Member of Parliament for North East Manchester where the lab is located, Hon. Audley Shaw (2nd right); and (from 2nd left) Southern Regional Health Authority Chairman, Wayne Chen; and Director for the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Varough Deyde (partially hidden).
Health & Wellness

New Medical Lab Opened In Christiana, Manchester

Residents of Christiana, Manchester, and its environs now have the benefit of a new medical laboratory, which has been built in the town at a cost of over $20 million. The facility’s establishment resulted from a collaboration involving the United States-based Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD), which have been supporting...
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Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary Welsh (left), along with Woman Sergeant Tanya Layne (centre) and Woman Inspector Barbara Robinson, display awards which the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and several of its members received at the United Way of Jamaica (UWJ) Nation Builders’ and Employees Awards ceremony, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
CommunityNational Security and Peace

JCF Cops 2018 United Way ‘Most Outstanding Employee-Giving Organisation’ Award

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has, for the 10th year, copped the United Way of Jamaica’s (UWJ) Most Outstanding Employee-Giving Organisation Award, which it landed for 2018. The JCF received the coveted award, among other prizes, for contributing to the UWJ’s work through salary deductions from over 7,000 policemen and policewomen. The National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) was awarded...
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Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison (right), highlights aspects of the Child Justice Guidelines Posters to Deputy Commissioner of Police Clifford Blake, following their launch during the opening ceremony for the Office of the Children’s Advocate’s (OCA) ‘Child Justice Guidelines Training Seminar’ at the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort and Spa in Hanover on Saturday, September 21.
Youth

Office Of The Children’s Advocate Launches Child Justice Guidelines Posters

The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) has launched Child Justice Guidelines Posters, which are designed to better equip justice sector stakeholders to deal with children coming in contact with the justice system. They were unveiled during the opening ceremony for the OCA’s ‘Child Justice Guidelines Training Seminar’ for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and Justices of the...
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Founder and Chairman for Misty Blue Cancer Foundation, Dorothy Satchwell (left), with Dr. Shebiki Beaton during a free health fair and prostate cancer outreach held at Independence Park, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland on Thursday (September 19).
Health & Wellness

Positive Response To Prostate Cancer Screening Outreach In Westmoreland

Approximately 200 men benefited from free prostate cancer screening and other medical checks during a health fair held at Independence Park, Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Thursday (September 19). The free health fair and prostate cancer outreach was hosted by the Westmoreland Health Department in partnership with the Misty Blue Cancer Foundation, as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month activities. Prostate cancer...
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