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Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore.
Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore.

Healthy Development of Children Should Be Priority of All – Senator Longmore

Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, says the healthy development of children should be the priority of all in the society, especially in situations of co-parenting. “I want to emphasise, especially to our mothers, don’t use access to the children as...
Acting Research and Planning Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Jay Scott.
Acting Research and Planning Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Jay Scott.

JFB Wants Hosts to Share Emergency Plan with Guests at Large Family Gatherings
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (left) and Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner Gary McKenzie (right) lead a team from the Jamaica Constabulary Force in riding some of the motorbikes received during a handover ceremony held at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston, on December 1.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (left) and Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner Gary McKenzie (right) lead a team from the Jamaica Constabulary Force in riding some of the motorbikes received during a handover ceremony held at the Office of the Police Commissioner in Kingston, on December 1.

PSTEB Gets 74 New Bikes
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), cuts the ribbon to symbolise the official renaming of the Brimmer Vale High School in Port Maria, St. Mary, to the Wycliffe Martin High School during a ceremony on November 30. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Principal, Evorine Henry Tracey; and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Robert Montague. Wycliffe Martin became Member of Parliament for St. Mary Central in 1962, and made significant contributions to the development of the constituency and the parish.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), cuts the ribbon to symbolise the official renaming of the Brimmer Vale High School in Port Maria, St. Mary, to the Wycliffe Martin High School during a ceremony on November 30. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Principal, Evorine Henry Tracey; and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Robert Montague. Wycliffe Martin became Member of Parliament for St. Mary Central in 1962, and made significant contributions to the development of the constituency and the parish.

PHOTOS: Brimmer Vale High School Officially Renamed
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), presents a plaque to Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Chain of Hope, Victor Tsang (second left), in recognition of his work with the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Applauding are Chief Executive Officer, Chain of Hope, Emma Scanlan (second right); and Chief Executive Officer, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Anthony Wood. Occasion was a function held at the hospital in Kingston on November 30, to recognise Chain of Hope’s 20th year of cardiac care support at the facility. Ten children with heart conditions benefited from the charity’s latest mission from November 27 to December 1.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), presents a plaque to Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Chain of Hope, Victor Tsang (second left), in recognition of his work with the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Applauding are Chief Executive Officer, Chain of Hope, Emma Scanlan (second right); and Chief Executive Officer, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Anthony Wood. Occasion was a function held at the hospital in Kingston on November 30, to recognise Chain of Hope’s 20th year of cardiac care support at the facility. Ten children with heart conditions benefited from the charity’s latest mission from November 27 to December 1.

PHOTOS: 20 Years of Support to Bustamante Hospital by Chain of Hope

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Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, makes her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on December 1.
EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

Audiovisual Toolkits on Mental, Social, Physical and Spiritual Health to be Rolled Out in Schools

As part of ongoing efforts to further provide wellness resources to youth, audiovisual toolkits will be rolled out in schools. The toolkits will cover four main tenets of health – mental, social, physical and spiritual. This was disclosed by Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore while making her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on December...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), is shown several of the 74 new motorcycles for the Jamaica Constabulary Force by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), during Friday’s (December 1) handover ceremony at the Police Commissioner’s Office in Kingston. Others (from left, background) are Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey and Commanding Officer, Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police Gary McKenzie
National Security

Quick Action by JCF Response Teams Net Significant Outcomes

Since the start of the year, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Quick Response Teams have effected more than 1,000 arrests, seized 19 firearms and issued more than 13,000 traffic tickets. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, made the disclosure during a ceremony at the Police Commissioner’s Office in Kingston on Friday (December 1) to hand over 74 motorcycles to...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), presents special needs student Delano Clarke (centre) with school supplies donated by Digicel Foundation at Stimulation Plus Child Development Centre on Hanover Street in downtown Kingston on Monday (August 21). Sharing in the presentation is Digicel Education and Special Needs Project Officer, Jeneard Williamson.
LabourSocial Security

Disabilities Awareness Week to Focus on Accessibility

The issue of accessibility for the disabled will be the focus for Disabilities Awareness Week 2023, which will be observed from December 3 to 8 under the theme ‘Inclusion in Action: Building Accessible Communities’. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, said that “accessibility for persons...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, places the ‘I Believe’ pin on new Ambassador, Pamela Monroe-Ellis, during Thursday’s (November 30) induction ceremony and reception at Kings House.
Governor GeneralYouth

54 Additional ‘I Believe’ Initiative Ambassadors Installed

An additional 54 outstanding Jamaicans have been installed as Ambassadors for Positive Social Change under the Governor-General’s ‘I Believe’ Initiative. They were installed during Thursday’s (November 30) induction ceremony and reception hosted by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at King’s House. In his address, the Governor-General commended the new ambassadors and encouraged them to continue making...
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, shares words of encouragement with students at the Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston on Tuesday (November 28). Occasion was a ceremony for the handover of a computer room at the institution, which was renovated and equipped under the Embassy of the Dominican Republic’s ‘Adopt a School’ programme.
EducationTechnologyYouth

Students Urged to Use Technology to Create Better Future

Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, is encouraging students to take advantage of the opportunities provided by technology to create a better future. Mrs. Holness, who was addressing the ribbon-cutting ceremony and handover of a computer room at Clan Cathy Primary School in Kingston on Tuesday (November 28), noted that by utilising technology students can...
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Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers, delivers the keynote address on behalf of the Minister of State, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, at a graduation ceremony held at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in St. Andrew today (November 30).
National Security

Women Graduate at South Camp Adult Correctional Centre

Fifty women at the South Camp Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston graduated today (November 30). Under the programme, the HEART/NSTA Trust provided training and job certification in cosmetology, sewing, data operations at Level 2, customer service delivery at Level 2, and other courses. Two Correctional Officers also participated in the training. In an address at the ceremony, delivered by Chief...
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Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 28). Listening are Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), and Member of Parliament for Clarendon Northern, Dwight Sibblies.
EducationParliamentYouth

State Minister Terrelonge Pledges $500,000 for New Classroom Block at Cedar Grove Academy

Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has committed to allocating $500,000 towards the construction of a new classroom block to accommodate more students at Cedar Grove Academy in the constituency. Making his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 28), Mr. Terrelonge, who is...
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