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Spanish Education Officer, Ramonia Smith Hamilton, representing Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), shares a photo opportunity with stakeholders during the opening ceremony for the Colombian Spanish Course for Public Servants, held on Friday (October 10), at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Senior Education Officer - Foreign Languages, Dr. Martha Corbett-Baugh; Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emiliana Bernard Stephenson; and Professor at Pontifical Bolivarian University, Maria Teresa Espinosa.
Spanish Education Officer, Ramonia Smith Hamilton, representing Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), shares a photo opportunity with stakeholders during the opening ceremony for the Colombian Spanish Course for Public Servants, held on Friday (October 10), at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Senior Education Officer - Foreign Languages, Dr. Martha Corbett-Baugh; Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emiliana Bernard Stephenson; and Professor at Pontifical Bolivarian University, Maria Teresa Espinosa.

Over 170 Public Sector Workers to Participate in Three-month Spanish Course

Over 170 public sector workers are set to participate in a three-month Spanish course offered by the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia. Classes will be held three times per week, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.,...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for a 68,000 square foot three-story Boot 2 commercial complex in Drax Hall, St. Ann, on Friday, October 10.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for a 68,000 square foot three-story Boot 2 commercial complex in Drax Hall, St. Ann, on Friday, October 10.

Drax Hall Roadway to Be Upgraded
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), share lens with RalRosa Foundation Board Members (from second left) Courtni Foster, Kim Watson, Richard Watson, Dr. Jacqueline Watson (President), Nicole Shirley, and Dr. Nicole Kboba. The occasion was a reception hosted by the Foundation in honour of Ambassador Anderson, in Georgetown, Washington DC, on October 1.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), share lens with RalRosa Foundation Board Members (from second left) Courtni Foster, Kim Watson, Richard Watson, Dr. Jacqueline Watson (President), Nicole Shirley, and Dr. Nicole Kboba. The occasion was a reception hosted by the Foundation in honour of Ambassador Anderson, in Georgetown, Washington DC, on October 1.

Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-A-Clinic Programme Gets a Boost
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) breaks ground for the construction of a 68,000 square foot three-story Boot 2 commercial complex in Drax Hall, St. Ann, on Friday, October 10. He is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer of Boot, Alexcia Boothe; Architect of Boot 2, Leighton Hamilton; Owner and Operator of Boot Service Station, Wayne Boothe; Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda; and Managing Director of Henan Fifth Construction Group, Riulin Ji.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) breaks ground for the construction of a 68,000 square foot three-story Boot 2 commercial complex in Drax Hall, St. Ann, on Friday, October 10. He is joined by (from left) Chief Executive Officer of Boot, Alexcia Boothe; Architect of Boot 2, Leighton Hamilton; Owner and Operator of Boot Service Station, Wayne Boothe; Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda; and Managing Director of Henan Fifth Construction Group, Riulin Ji.

Local Entrepreneurs Urged to Invest in the Country
Communication and International Relations Manager in the Office of the Information Commissioner, Bobique Brown.
Communication and International Relations Manager in the Office of the Information Commissioner, Bobique Brown.

OIC Encourages Persons to Participate in Virtual Sensitisation Sessions

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Consultant Psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Bridget Opiavbe
Health & Wellness

Psychiatrist Says Men Do Not Have to Suffer in Silence

Due to stigma surrounding mental health challenges, men often wait to seek help until their situation gets critical, a delay that sometimes has tragic consequences. Consultant Psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital, Dr. Bridget Opiavbe, is encouraging men that they do not have to suffer in silence. “The general truth is men tend to have poorer health-seeking behaviours. They have the belief...
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A streetlight being installed in a community in Guy’s Hill, St. Catherine, by contractors from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company.
CommunityDevelopmentEnergyLocal Government

Streetlights Brighten Communities in Guy’s Hill

Twenty-seven streetlights have been installed in several communities in Guy’s Hill, St. Catherine, providing a greater sense of safety and security for residents. The beneficiary communities are Meuse, Ragsville, Waterford, Bonnett, Burksville, Lime Hall, and Cheesefield. The lights were installed as part of a drive by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to improve the national network of...
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Communication and International Relations Manager in the Office of the Information Commissioner, Bobique Brown.
Telecommunications

OIC Encourages Persons to Participate in Virtual Sensitisation Sessions

Members of the public are being encouraged to participate in the monthly Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) virtual sensitisation sessions that focus on the Data Protection Act, 2020. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, at 10:00 a.m. and will be held online to ensure accessibility for individuals across the island. Interested persons are encouraged to register...
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Founder and Executive Director of the Jamaica Association for Debating and Empowerment (JADE), Germaine Barrett.
EducationYouth

National Debaters’ Week to Be Observed From October 12 to 18

Jamaica will observe its third annual National Debaters’ Week (NDW) from October 12 to 18, under the theme ‘Elevating Substance Over Sound’. The week-long initiative, established by proclamation from Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is dedicated to fostering a culture of critical thinking and eloquent expression. Founder and Executive Director of the Jamaica Association for Debating...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison, delivers remarks during the recent World Teachers’ Day news conference at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston. World Teachers’ Day was observed globally on Sunday (October 5) under the theme ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession’.
CultureEducation

UNESCO Reaffirms Support for Jamaica’s Education Reform and Teacher Empowerment

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Jamaica’s efforts to strengthen the education system and empower educators through enhanced collaboration, innovation, and digital transformation. This was disclosed by Regional Director and Representative of UNESCO’s Cluster Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt, during a recent World Teachers’ Day press conference at the Ministry...
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