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Chairman, National Water Commission (NWC), Senator Aubyn Hill (left), is greeted by President, NWC, Mark Barnett at the NWC’s Annual Scholarship and Sponsorship Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday (September 12), at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa.
Chairman, National Water Commission (NWC), Senator Aubyn Hill (left), is greeted by President, NWC, Mark Barnett at the NWC’s Annual Scholarship and Sponsorship Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday (September 12), at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa.

PHOTOS: NWC’s Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony

   
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (right); and National Librarian, National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), Beverley Lashley (second right), receive the special Miss Lou storyboard from Special Projects Officer, Fontana Pharmacy, Stephanie Smith. Occasion was the Unlocking the Miss Lou Archives on Thursday, September 12 at the NLJ, East Street in Kingston. The event formed part of national activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of cultural icon, Hon. Dr. Louise Bennett Coverley.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (right); and National Librarian, National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), Beverley Lashley (second right), receive the special Miss Lou storyboard from Special Projects Officer, Fontana Pharmacy, Stephanie Smith. Occasion was the Unlocking the Miss Lou Archives on Thursday, September 12 at the NLJ, East Street in Kingston. The event formed part of national activities to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of cultural icon, Hon. Dr. Louise Bennett Coverley.

NLJ To Stage Several Activities To Remember Miss Lou
In an effort to keep young women comfortably occupied in the evenings at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) facility in Spanish Town, International Game Technology (IGT) donated a new air-conditioning unit to the facility’s After School Advantage Centre. Here, Technology Manager, IGT Jamaica, Rohan Williams (left) and Account Development Representative, IGT, Shana Forbes (second left), discuss with WCJF team members, Sheron Williams (second right) and Hughton McLeggan, how they can better assist the facility through an ongoing partnership, after the handover of the air-conditioning unit, recently.
In an effort to keep young women comfortably occupied in the evenings at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) facility in Spanish Town, International Game Technology (IGT) donated a new air-conditioning unit to the facility’s After School Advantage Centre. Here, Technology Manager, IGT Jamaica, Rohan Williams (left) and Account Development Representative, IGT, Shana Forbes (second left), discuss with WCJF team members, Sheron Williams (second right) and Hughton McLeggan, how they can better assist the facility through an ongoing partnership, after the handover of the air-conditioning unit, recently.

PHOTO: Donation To Women’s Centre In Spanish Town
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in discussion with the High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa in Jamaica, Her Excellency Lumka Yengeni, during a courtesy call at the Ministry, on Thursday (September 12).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), in discussion with the High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa in Jamaica, Her Excellency Lumka Yengeni, during a courtesy call at the Ministry, on Thursday (September 12).

PHOTOS: Minister Chang And The South African High Commissioner
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), hands out dengue awareness pamphlets to residents on Great Georges Street in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on September 13.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), hands out dengue awareness pamphlets to residents on Great Georges Street in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on September 13.

Health Minister Says Dengue Is A Global Problem

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), speaks to participants at the Jamaica Energy Council Meeting on Friday (September 13), at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston. With the Minister are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mrs. Carol Palmer (left) and Principal Director, Energy, in the Ministry, Mr. Fitzroy Vidal.
Energy

Government Re-Establishes Jamaica Energy Council

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology has re-established the Jamaica Energy Council (JEC), with the objectives of contextualising the energy situation in Jamaica, highlighting the importance of energy to sustain lives, and highlighting its importance for Jamaica to achieve its social and economic goals. The re-establishment became effective on Friday (September 13), during a JEC meeting, held at the...
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Marketing Communications Manager at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Essie Gardner, outlining activities for this year
Tourism

Several Activities Planned For Tourism Awareness Week

Several activities will be held to mark this year’s Tourism Awareness Week (TAW), from September 22 to 28. The Week will also incorporate the observance of World Tourism Day on September 27. The theme will be: ‘Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all’. The week will commence with a Thanksgiving Service at Church on the Rock in St. Andrew,...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (third left), examines a mural that was painted at Roxborough Avenue, Top Range, Mountain View, in Kingston, as part of the Ministry’ s anti-violence campaign dubbed, ‘Liv Gud’. Occasion was the official launch of the campaign at the site on Sept. 13. Others (from left) are: Government Senator and Parliamentary Secretary, Robert Morgan; Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Julian Robinson; Minister of Science, Energy and Technology and Member of Parliament for Eastern St. Andrew, Hon. Fayval Williams and disc jockey, Tricia ‘ZJ Sparks’ Spence.
National Security

Ministry Of National Security Launches Anti-Violence Campaign

As part of the Government’s drive to encourage Jamaicans to adopt a culture of respect while resolving conflicts amicably, the Ministry of National Security has launched an anti-violence campaign. Dubbed, ‘Liv Gud’, the national anti-violence campaign is a call to action for all Jamaicans to take a stand against anything that violates good living, and to stand against all forms...
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Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ.
Tribute

Senate Pays Tribute To Dr. Baugh

The late former Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Kenneth Baugh, was hailed by the Senate on September 13, for his “dignified” contribution to nation building. President of the Senate, Tom Tavares-Finson, said that Dr. Baugh, who also served as Minister of Health and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, was exemplary in the many areas that he served his country....
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Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Water, Housing and Infrastructure Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (September 12).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Minister Calls On Citizens To Ensure They Accept Water From Reputable Sources

Minister with responsibility for Water, Housing and Infrastructure, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is encouraging citizens to ensure that they are accepting water from reputable sources for domestic use, particularly trucked water. “We are alerting our citizens to ensure that they use treated water which is safe for consumption, because there are reports of persons doing (water) trucking from...
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