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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.
Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.

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,...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), greets a Lime Bottom resident during a tour of the community in St. Ann, on December 22. At right is Councillor for the Ocho Rios Division, Michael Belnavis.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), greets a Lime Bottom resident during a tour of the community in St. Ann, on December 22. At right is Councillor for the Ocho Rios Division, Michael Belnavis.

Jamaica on Course to Provide Potable Water to All Citizens by 2030 – Senator Samuda
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.
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.

CPFSA in Better Position to Reach Abused Children – CEO
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Gov’t Supporting the Country’s Senior Citizens
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.
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.

Study to Assist in Addressing Issues Affecting the Disabled

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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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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.
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PHOTOS: Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. Tours Caribbean Maritime University Main Campus

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...
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Senior Director of the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) in the Office of the Cabinet, Danielle Jones Cox.
Office of the Cabinet

Gov’t Keeping Track of Public Bodies’ Service Delivery

The Government has developed several mechanisms to monitor and evaluate ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), as part of its Service Excellence Programme.  The Programme aims to improve service delivery with a focus on the quality of outputs and customer satisfaction.  Since launching the Service Excellence Policy in July 2022, the Office of the Cabinet, through the Public Sector Modernisation Division...
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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 & WellnessYouth

Health Minister Brings Christmas Cheer to Young Patients

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Thursday (December 21), brought some Christmas cheer to children on the paediatric ward of Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) in Manchester.   During a visit to the health facility, Dr. Tufton gave high fives and words of encouragement to the children, who had happy smiles upon receiving the gifts he brought them. ...
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Senior Livestock Specialist at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Maxine Brown.
Agriculture

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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