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His Excellency, The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J, Governor-General
His Excellency, The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J, Governor-General

Christmas Message 2017 – His Excellency the Governor General Sir Patrick Allen

My fellow Jamaicans and residents all: As the year draws to a close, we share with people all across the world, the Christmas promise of peace and goodwill among us wherever we are. This year Jamaica has had its share...
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Christmas Message 2017 – Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness
Dr. Peter Phillips, Leader of the Opposition.
Dr. Peter Phillips, Leader of the Opposition.

Christmas Message 2017 from Leader of the Opposition Dr. Peter Phillips
Health Minister and West Central St. Catherine Member of Parliament, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), interacts with Early Childhood Instructor for the training programme for unattached youth, Arlene Brown (2nd left), and students during the initiative’s recent launch at the Kitson Town community resource centre.
Health Minister and West Central St. Catherine Member of Parliament, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), interacts with Early Childhood Instructor for the training programme for unattached youth, Arlene Brown (2nd left), and students during the initiative’s recent launch at the Kitson Town community resource centre.

Residents Welcome Skills Training Programme For Youth In West Central St. Catherine
The Board of Supervision Outreach and Welfare Committee’s Top Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) scholarship recipient, Shanique Sommerville, poses with her trophy, which was presented at the awards ceremony held recently at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew. Shanique is the reigning Miss Manning’s School 2017.
The Board of Supervision Outreach and Welfare Committee’s Top Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) scholarship recipient, Shanique Sommerville, poses with her trophy, which was presented at the awards ceremony held recently at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew. Shanique is the reigning Miss Manning’s School 2017.

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Centenarian, Merinda ‘Miss Mim’ Bryan is surrounded by students and teachers of the John Rollins Success Primary School after they presented her with gifts during a visit to her home in Barrett Town, St. James, on December 18.
Education

Primary-School Students Present Gifts to Centenarian

Students and teachers of the Rose Hall-based John Rollins Success Primary School, accompanied by their principal, Yvonne Miller Wisdom, wrapped up their 2017 Christmas outreach programme on December 18. Their final stop took them to Barrett Town, to the home of 100-year-old Merinda Bryan, where they presented the centenarian, who is fondly called ‘Miss Mim’, with several gifts, including a...
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Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) march past the Supreme Court in downtown Kingston.
Justice

Jurist Project Strengthens Justice System

Jamaica is among several regional countries benefiting from implementation of the Government of Canada-funded Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening (JURIST) Project, at a cost of Can$90 million. The initiative, being implemented by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on behalf of the Conference of Heads of the Judiciary of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), is designed to facilitate improved court administration...
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)
Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Joins Call for Safety on the Roads

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is reiterating calls for persons to take care on the roads as they travel across the country to visit with family and friends during the festive season. Speaking with JIS News Dr. Tufton noted that “we have seen too many road traffic crashes, and this has significantly disrupted the lives of families...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)
EducationInformationYouth

Education Ministry Allocating $18m To State-Run Children’s Homes for Christmas

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be disbursing approximately $18 million to Government-run children’s homes for Christmas. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says this is being done to ensure that youth in State care are afforded the opportunity to share in the joy and happiness of the Yuletide season. He made the announcement during the Ministry’s...
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Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Local Government

Fire Safety in the Kitchen Crucial

Homeowners and operators of food establishments are being urged to exercise fire safety in the kitchen as they prepare meals during the festive period. The urging came from Acting Assistant Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks, as he addressed a recent JIS Think Tank. He said gas lines should be properly checked, and cooking must not be...
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Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)
Health & Wellness

Chapelton Hospital Being Repaired

The Chapelton Community Hospital in Clarendon is undergoing repairs, which should be completed in another six months. Residents of the communities served by the hospital were given an opportunity to voice their concerns about the partial closure of the facility at a town hall meeting held at Clarendon College on December 19. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and...
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