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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Trauma Response Strategies Formulated to Support Students and Staff

Trauma response strategies have been formulated by the Guidance and Counselling Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, to provide support for students, faculty and staff who may have experienced emotional distress as a result of the reported bomb threats. The...
Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Kim Jinwook, speaks with Assistant Regional Technical Director, Southeast Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Major (Ret’d) Dr. Susan Wright. Occasion was the handover of medical equipment, donated by the Republic of Korea, to the Kingston Public Hospital on Tuesday (November 14). The presentation took place at the hospital’s North Street location in Kingston.
Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Kim Jinwook, speaks with Assistant Regional Technical Director, Southeast Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Major (Ret’d) Dr. Susan Wright. Occasion was the handover of medical equipment, donated by the Republic of Korea, to the Kingston Public Hospital on Tuesday (November 14). The presentation took place at the hospital’s North Street location in Kingston.

KPH Gets Medical Supplies from Korea
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), addressing Wednesday’s (November 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Listening is Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), addressing Wednesday’s (November 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Listening is Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey.

Gov’t Pursuing Harsher Penalties for Cybercrimes

Celebrate 156 Years of Service with the JCF During Police Week 2023
Deputy Junior Mayor and Junior Councillor for the Sandy Bay Division, Jada Lewis of Hopewell High School, addresses the monthly meeting of the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) on Thursday (November 9). Looking on is Chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels.
Deputy Junior Mayor and Junior Councillor for the Sandy Bay Division, Jada Lewis of Hopewell High School, addresses the monthly meeting of the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) on Thursday (November 9). Looking on is Chairman of the Hanover Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels.

Hanover Junior Council Wants to Play a Greater Role

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks in the House of Representatives on November 14.
Health & WellnessParliament

House Passes Bills to Integrate NFPB And NCDA into Health Ministry

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 14) passed legislation integrating the National Family Planning Board (NFPB) and the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) into the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The National Council on Drug Abuse (Repeal) Bill 2023 and the National Family Planning Board (Repeal) Bill 2023 were both passed with one amendment. The integration is part...
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The Jamaica Constabulary Force continues the countdown to the start of Police Week 2023, which runs from November 18 to 24.
National Security

JCF Encourages Public Support for Police Week Activities from Nov. 18-24

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is encouraging public support for and participation in activities for this year’s observance of Police Week 2023, from November 18 to 24. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Natalie Palmer told JIS News that there will be opportunities for persons to have open dialogue with personnel at all levels of the JCF. “Everything that we’re doing...
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Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, makes her contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 14).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliamentWorks / Construction

$2m Earmarked for Zinc Fence Removal Project Along Seaview Drive in St. Thomas

A total of $2 million is to be spent to remove zinc fences along Seaview Drive in St. Thomas Eastern. This is being provided for through the Urban Renewal and Development Branch of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. Seaview Drive is a critical road that leads to the Lyssons Fishing Village and Paul Bogle Training Centre. Member...
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Workmen repair a section of roadway as part of the ongoing Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project (EVADP), in St. Elizabeth.
Works / Construction

Roads to Be Improved Under EVADP in St. Elizabeth

More than 23 kilometres of road is set to be improved as part of the ongoing Essex Valley Agricultural Development Project (EVADP), in St. Elizabeth. This was noted by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, during a tour of the project on November 10. “This is the largest infrastructure project that the Government of Jamaica has done...
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School Nurse, Denise Ennis, provides reading glasses to students during the Parents Day event at Petersfield High School in Westmoreland on Tuesday (November 14).
EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

Parents Day Health Checks at Petersfield High School

Scores of parents, students and staff at the Petersfield High School in Westmoreland benefited from free health and wellness checks at a Parents Day event held on the school grounds on Tuesday (November 14). Staged in collaboration with the Westmoreland Health Department and the National Health Fund (NHF), the event offered free tests for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, haemoglobin,...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., cuts the ribbon to open a new Smart Room at the Mineral Heights Primary School. The facility was handed over by the Foundation on November 14. Sharing the moment (from left) are Minister of Education and Youth Regional Director, Region 7, Barrington Richardson; Mineral Heights Primary School Board Chairman, Collin Coke; Principal, Lanzeford Howell; and CEO of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels.
EducationTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Mineral Heights Primary School Gets Smart Room

Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., cuts the ribbon to open a new Smart Room at the Mineral Heights Primary School. The facility was handed over by the Foundation on November 14. Sharing the moment (from left) are Minister of Education and Youth Regional Director, Region 7, Barrington...
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Deputy Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Adria Dehaney-Grant.
Office of the Prime MinisterTourism

Hundreds of Hanover Residents to Benefit from Hospitality Training Programme

Hundreds of Hanover residents are to be equipped with skills to take up jobs in the hospitality sector under an arrangement involving the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC), HEART/NSTA Trust and Grand Palladium Jamaica & Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa. Training commenced on Monday (November 13) for the first batch of approximately 60 trainees from four of the seven divisions in...
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