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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks in the House of Representatives on December 5.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks in the House of Representatives on December 5.

Policies and Programmes Being Advanced to Empower Persons with Disabilities

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says significant progress has been made in advancing policies and programmes to provide for improvements in access to quality education for children with disabilities. He said such progress includes the...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 5).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 5).

3,124 Children with Developmental Disabilities Benefiting from Early Stimulation Interventions
Deputy Chief Education Officer, Curriculum and Services Division, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Clover Hamilton-Flowers (second right), looks at a symbolic cheque valued at more than $2.6 million, representing grant funding by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) towards Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Industrial Technology (Electrical) examinations for academic year 2023/2024. She is joined by (from left) Kingston High School student, Bently Mills; Clarendon College student, Austin Wright, and Brandon Levy also of Kingston High. Chairman of JPS, Damian Obiglio (second left), made the presentation during a ceremony held at the company’s offices in New Kingston on December 5.
Deputy Chief Education Officer, Curriculum and Services Division, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Clover Hamilton-Flowers (second right), looks at a symbolic cheque valued at more than $2.6 million, representing grant funding by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) towards Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Industrial Technology (Electrical) examinations for academic year 2023/2024. She is joined by (from left) Kingston High School student, Bently Mills; Clarendon College student, Austin Wright, and Brandon Levy also of Kingston High. Chairman of JPS, Damian Obiglio (second left), made the presentation during a ceremony held at the company’s offices in New Kingston on December 5.

PHOTOS: JPS Hands Over Cheque for CSEC Industrial Technology Examinations
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.

Written Submissions on Parliamentarians’ Job Descriptions, Performance Standards, Codes of Conduct Invited
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, gives a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 5).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, gives a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 5).

Consumers Advised to Brace for Food Supply Downturn Due to Recent Flood Rains

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Senior citizen from Linstead, Utol Warrel (left), looks on while Health Records Clerk, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Heather Francis (right), completes the registration process, during the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Know Your Numbers’ campaign event held recently in the St. Catherine community. At centre, Methods Development Executive at the Ministry, Travis Clarke, enters data in a computer. The Know Your Numbers campaign aims to encourage yearly health screening to reduce illness among the population. Services offered included blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and body mass index (BMI) checks; HIV and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) tests; Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) and pap smear. Patrons attending the all-day event also received dental checks.
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PHOTOS: Linstead Residents Benefit from Health Screening

Senior citizen from Linstead, Utol Warrel (left), looks on while Health Records Clerk, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Heather Francis (right), completes the registration process, during the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Know Your Numbers’ campaign event held recently in the St. Catherine community. At centre, Methods Development Executive at the Ministry, Travis Clarke, enters data in a computer....
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents the LASCO/Ministry of Education and Youth/Jamaica Teaching Council 2023 Teacher of the Year trophy to St. Andrew High School for Girls Chemistry teacher, Franklin Burrell (centre), during Tuesday
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Outstanding Educators Rewarded

St. Andrew High School for Girls Chemistry teacher, Franklin Burrell, and Principal of Belmont Academy in Westmoreland, Rayon Simpson, have been named LASCO/Ministry of Education and Youth/Jamaica Teaching Council 2023 Teacher and Principal of the Year. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Teacher of the Year award was copped by Manning’s School’s Ilene Cohall-Bailey. The three outstanding educators,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is greeted by Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, on arrival at the Ronald Reagan International Airport in Washington DC on Monday evening (December 4). The PM is on a four-day working visit to the US capital.
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Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks to Feature Prime Minister Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will be the special guest on the monthly series ‘Let’s Connect with Ambassador Marks’ on Wednesday (December 6) at 7:00 p.m. EDT. The upcoming forum, hosted by Ambassador to the United States (US), Her Excellency Audrey Marks, will give the Prime Minister an opportunity to engage with and deliver his Christmas message to...
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Managing Director, INAMI Management Services Limited, Donovan Betancourt (left), in discussion with entertainer, Jeffery “Agent Sasco” Campbell, during the Digicel Foundation’s recent handover of grants to environmental projects ceremony in downtown Kingston. Through the ‘Good Energy, Clean Environment’ grant campaign, the Digicel Foundation identified and selected 13 projects across 10 parishes that align with its mission to create positive environmental impact.
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PHOTOS: Digicel Foundation Grant Campaign

Managing Director, INAMI Management Services Limited, Donovan Betancourt (left), in discussion with entertainer, Jeffery “Agent Sasco” Campbell, during the Digicel Foundation’s recent handover of grants to environmental projects ceremony in downtown Kingston. Through the ‘Good Energy, Clean Environment’ grant campaign, the Digicel Foundation identified and selected 13 projects across 10 parishes that align with its mission to create positive environmental impact.
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the media launch of the Mindfulness JA Adolescent Mental Health Conference at the Liguanea Club, New Kingston, on December 4.  Listening (at right) is Chief Project Lead, Mindfulness Jamaica,  and Chevening Alumni, Najuequa Barnes. The conference aims to provide mental health sensitisation and training to parents and children, to empower them to identify and address mental health challenges.
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PHOTOS: Media Launch of Adolescent Mental Health Conference

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the media launch of the Mindfulness JA Adolescent Mental Health Conference at the Liguanea Club, New Kingston, on December 4.  Listening (at right) is Chief Project Lead, Mindfulness Jamaica,  and Chevening Alumni, Najuequa Barnes. The conference aims to provide mental health sensitisation and training to parents and children, to...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), interacts with attendees during the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) 15th Anniversary Awards Celebration at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (December 4). From left are JANAAC Council Member, Stephen Dawkins; Chief Executive Officer, Sharonmae Shirley, and Chairman, Simon Roberts. 
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PHOTOS: Minister Hill Attends JANAAC’S 15th Anniversary Awards Celebration

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), interacts with attendees during the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) 15th Anniversary Awards Celebration at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (December 4). From left are JANAAC Council Member, Stephen Dawkins; Chief Executive Officer, Sharonmae Shirley, and Chairman, Simon Roberts. 
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 5).
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Joint Select Committee to Review Amendments to Domestic Violence Act

A joint select committee of Parliament is to be established to review the proposed amendments to the Domestic Violence Act. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 5). She was responding to questions raised by Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, who queried...
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