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Assistant Matron of the Westmoreland Infirmary, Lorna Gifford (second right) and Assistant Poor Relief Officer for the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Angella Morris (right), accept a donation from University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica student, Geri-Ann Miller (fourth left), on December 28. Also taking part in the presentation are Ms. Miller’s family members (from left): father, Gerald Miller; mother, Andrea Miller and brother, Anthony Miller. Among the items donated were adult diapers, toiletries, soaps, and detergent.  
Assistant Matron of the Westmoreland Infirmary, Lorna Gifford (second right) and Assistant Poor Relief Officer for the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Angella Morris (right), accept a donation from University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica student, Geri-Ann Miller (fourth left), on December 28. Also taking part in the presentation are Ms. Miller’s family members (from left): father, Gerald Miller; mother, Andrea Miller and brother, Anthony Miller. Among the items donated were adult diapers, toiletries, soaps, and detergent.  

Westmoreland Infirmary Receives Donation from Student

The Westmoreland Infirmary has received a donation of toiletries and other items from University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica student, Geri-Ann Miller. Among the items donated were sheets, sanitisers, detergent, soaps, adult diapers and bed pads. The 21-year-old student handed over...
Founder of the Power of God Ministries International (PGMI), Prophet Roydel Rowe (right), hands over school bags to parents at the church, in Mandeville, Manchester, recently.
Founder of the Power of God Ministries International (PGMI), Prophet Roydel Rowe (right), hands over school bags to parents at the church, in Mandeville, Manchester, recently.

Church Supports Education and Small Businesses
Vehicles travelling on the North South leg of Highway 2000.
Vehicles travelling on the North South leg of Highway 2000.

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Principal Director in the Office of the Cabinet, Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Karlene McKenzie Spencer.
Principal Director in the Office of the Cabinet, Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Karlene McKenzie Spencer.

Public Sector Entities Innovate to Provide Quality Service
Health Promotion and Education Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, addresses residents of Savanna-la-Mar during a dengue fever public education initiative in the town on December 15.
Health Promotion and Education Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller, addresses residents of Savanna-la-Mar during a dengue fever public education initiative in the town on December 15.

Residents of Westmoreland Diligently Undertaking Dengue Fever Precautions

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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

Desist from Gun Salutes to Ring in New Year – JCF

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is appealing to licensed firearm holders to desist from the illegal and dangerous practice of gun salutes to ring in the New Year. Under Section 51(2) of the Firearms (Prohibition, Restriction, and Regulations) Act 2022, the penalty for engaging in gun salutes is a fine of up to $3 million or imprisonment for up to...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, addresses the recent opening of a child-friendly space, at the National Children’s Registry (NCR) on Carlton Crescent in St. Andrew.
Youth

CPFSA in Better Position to Reach Abused Children – CEO

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is now in a better position to reach abused children, says Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the agency, Laurette Adams-Thomas. Speaking at the recent opening of a child-friendly space (CFS), located at the National Children’s Registry (NCR) in St. Andrew, she noted that with eight spaces operating, increased support is now avaiable...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
LabourSocial Security

Gov’t Supporting the Country’s Senior Citizens

A total of 16,051 of the country’s older residents are registered with the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC). In addition, more than 800 seniors are being served under the NCSC’s Meals on Wheels feeding programme. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure to JIS News as he gave an update on programmes and...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a recent Disability Assessment in Jamaica sensitisation workshop at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James.
LabourSocial Security

Study to Assist in Addressing Issues Affecting the Disabled

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has underscored the importance of a study conducted by the University of the West Indies (UWI) that assessed the quality of life of the disabled on the island. Addressing a recent Disability Assessment in Jamaica sensitisation workshop at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James, the Minister...
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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.
Office of the Prime Minister

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

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...
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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.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Dr. Tufton Visits Victoria Jubilee Hospital on Christmas Day

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...
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