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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to beneficiary, Beverley Espeut (in wheelchair), during a handover ceremony held in Fort George, Annotto Bay, St. Mary, on December 21. Looking on are relatives and friends of Miss Espeut; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (second right) and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), cuts the ribbon to hand over a three-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to beneficiary, Beverley Espeut (in wheelchair), during a handover ceremony held in Fort George, Annotto Bay, St. Mary, on December 21. Looking on are relatives and friends of Miss Espeut; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (second right) and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Homes in St. Mary under the NSHP

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, greets Tiffany Broodie, mother of Arielle Rhoden, who was one of several babies delivered at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston on Christmas Day (December 25). The newborn, who weighed 2.80 kilogrammes (approximately 6.17 pounds), arrived at 8:17 a.m. Dr. Tufton, who visited the hospital, presented Ms. Broodie with a gift basket containing personal care items courtesy of the Cari-Med Group/Kirk Distributors Limited. Sharing the moment are Promoter, Cari-Med/Kirk Distributors, Marlene Wright (second left); and Matron at VJH, Elise Fairweather.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, greets Tiffany Broodie, mother of Arielle Rhoden, who was one of several babies delivered at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) in Kingston on Christmas Day (December 25). The newborn, who weighed 2.80 kilogrammes (approximately 6.17 pounds), arrived at 8:17 a.m. Dr. Tufton, who visited the hospital, presented Ms. Broodie with a gift basket containing personal care items courtesy of the Cari-Med Group/Kirk Distributors Limited. Sharing the moment are Promoter, Cari-Med/Kirk Distributors, Marlene Wright (second left); and Matron at VJH, Elise Fairweather.

PHOTOS: Dr. Tufton Visits Victoria Jubilee Hospital on Christmas Day
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), is saluted by cadets as he enters the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) at Palisadoes Park, Kingston, for a recent tour. Accompanying him are Minister of State in the Labour Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second right), and CMU President, Professor Andrew Spencer (fourth left). The visit was geared towards developing future collaboration and strengthening ongoing relations.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), is saluted by cadets as he enters the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) at Palisadoes Park, Kingston, for a recent tour. Accompanying him are Minister of State in the Labour Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second right), and CMU President, Professor Andrew Spencer (fourth left). The visit was geared towards developing future collaboration and strengthening ongoing relations.

PHOTOS: Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. Tours Caribbean Maritime University Main Campus
Senior Director of the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) in the Office of the Cabinet, Danielle Jones Cox.
Senior Director of the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) in the Office of the Cabinet, Danielle Jones Cox.

Gov’t Keeping Track of Public Bodies’ Service Delivery
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, exchanges high fives with Maliek Stephenson, who is a patient of the Mandeville Regional Hospital, during a visit to the facility in Manchester on Thursday (December 21), where he brought gifts and smiles to the young patients.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, exchanges high fives with Maliek Stephenson, who is a patient of the Mandeville Regional Hospital, during a visit to the facility in Manchester on Thursday (December 21), where he brought gifts and smiles to the young patients.

Health Minister Brings Christmas Cheer to Young Patients

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Senior Livestock Specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown.
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Farmers Encouraged to Increase Security During Festive Season

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging farmers to increase security around their farms, especially during the festive season. Senior Livestock Specialist with RADA, Maxine Brown, said farmers can invest in technology to keep their farms safe. “Farmers can use motion detectors with lights, so when movement takes place the light will come on and alert you that something...
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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
National Security

Do Not Make Prank Calls to Emergency Numbers – JCF

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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new two-bedroom home in Belfield, St. Mary, to beneficiary Davis Morris (second left) under the New Social Housing Programme, in Belfield, St. Mary, on Thursday (December 21). Looking on are son of the beneficiary, Calvin Morris (in wheelchair); Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and St. Mary South Eastern Member of Parliament, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams.
Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Holness Hands Over House in St. Mary

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a new two-bedroom home in Belfield, St. Mary, to beneficiary Davis Morris (second left) under the New Social Housing Programme, in Belfield, St. Mary, on Thursday (December 21). Looking on are son of the beneficiary, Calvin Morris (in wheelchair); Minister of State in the Ministry...
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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
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JCF Cautions Householders

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging persons to practise general safety at home to guard against robberies and other incidents during the Christmas holiday.   Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Head of the JCF’s Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, said householders need to be careful of persons turning up at their homes seeking...
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Minister of Labour & Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, presents a food package to 69-year-old Eli Powell, during a visit to his home on Henley Road, Kingston 11, on Thursday (December 21). Mr. Powell, who is blind, is a beneficiary of the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) and the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC).
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PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Visits Senior Citizens

Minister of Labour & Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, presents a food package to 69-year-old Eli Powell, during a visit to his home on Henley Road, Kingston 11, on Thursday (December 21). Mr. Powell, who is blind, is a beneficiary of the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) and the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC).
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Director of Communications, Consumer Affairs Commission, Latoya Halstead, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on December 14.
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CAC Reminds Consumers to Request Warranty When Purchasing Electrical Items

Consumers are being reminded to request a warranty when purchasing appliances and other electrical items this holiday season. This urging by the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) comes against the background of the agency’s concern that too many persons are buying these items without a written guarantee for their replacement or repair, if necessary. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service...
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