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Chief Executive Officer, National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addressing the launch of National Parents Month on Wednesday (November 1). The ceremony was held at the ATL Automotive Group in Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer, National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addressing the launch of National Parents Month on Wednesday (November 1). The ceremony was held at the ATL Automotive Group in Kingston.

Effective Parenting Deemed a Deterrent to Criminal Activities

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, says effective parenting is a deterrent to criminal activities in society. Citing data from the Social Development Commission (SDC), Ms. Kerr said it was determined that ineffective parenting...
Stakeholders in attendance at the Jamaica Association for Health Education and Promotion (JAHEP) Health Education and Promotion Week church service, which was held at the Bethel Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, recently.
Stakeholders in attendance at the Jamaica Association for Health Education and Promotion (JAHEP) Health Education and Promotion Week church service, which was held at the Bethel Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, recently.

JAHEP Stages Inaugural Health Education and Promotion Week
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), observes transport operations in Port Maria, St. Mary, during a recent visit to the town. Among those accompanying the Minister are Mayor of Port Maria, Richard Creary (second left); and Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington (right).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), observes transport operations in Port Maria, St. Mary, during a recent visit to the town. Among those accompanying the Minister are Mayor of Port Maria, Richard Creary (second left); and Chairman of the Transport Authority, Owen Ellington (right).

PHOTOS: Minister Vaz Observes Transport Operations in Port Maria
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, places flowers at the shrine of late former Prime Minister, Sir Donald Sangster, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on October 26, to commemorate the 112th anniversary of his birth. Sir Donald Sangster, who was Jamaica’s second Prime Minister, died on April 11, 1967 at age 55, just months after taking office on February 22, 1967.
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, places flowers at the shrine of late former Prime Minister, Sir Donald Sangster, at National Heroes Park in Kingston on October 26, to commemorate the 112th anniversary of his birth. Sir Donald Sangster, who was Jamaica’s second Prime Minister, died on April 11, 1967 at age 55, just months after taking office on February 22, 1967.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute for Sir Donald Sangster
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (third left), are flanked by British High Commissioners from the Caribbean and other officials at a reception held at the High Commissioner’s Residence in Kingston on October 31.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (third left), are flanked by British High Commissioners from the Caribbean and other officials at a reception held at the High Commissioner’s Residence in Kingston on October 31.

PHOTOS: Senator Johnson Smith Welcomes British High Commissioners for the Caribbean

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, emphasises a point at the 54th annual monetary studies conference at the Bank of Jamaica, downtown Kingston, on November 1. At right is Governor, Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles.
Finance & Public Service

Measures in Place to Fund Emergency Costs Associated with Natural Disasters

The Government has put in place measures for the funding of emergency costs associated with natural disasters that involve billions of dollars. Speaking at the 54th annual monetary studies (AMS) conference at the Bank of Jamaica’s auditorium in downtown Kingston on November 1, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, said the suite of products...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is presented with a photo version of the Bucknor Community Centre in Clarendon at yesterday’s (October 31) opening in the Clarendon community.
CommunityGovernor General

Governor-General Lauds Effort to Establish Community Centre in Bucknor, Clarendon

The efforts of community members and business entities to establish a community centre in Bucknor, Clarendon, have been lauded by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. Delivering the keynote address at the opening of the facility on October 31, the Governor-General said it is not just a testament to architectural capabilities but more importantly to the “power...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Ramps Up Support for Vegetable Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be increasing support for vegetable farmers, as the island continues to experience intense rainfall. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that the farmers have been suffering damage due to the rains. “We are seeing tremendous declines in the production of our vegetable lines, firstly because of the drought, then the elevated heat...
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Adoption provides the opportunity for children to be nurtured in a caring and loving family environment.
Youth

CPFSA Removing Stigma Surrounding Adoption

Removing the stigma surrounding adoption is the focus of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) as the entity observes Adoption Month in November. The month-long celebration will include World Adoption Day on November 9 under the theme ‘Changing the Mindset and Promoting Healthy Relationships’. Speaking with JIS News, Adoption Coordinator at the CPFSA, Maxine Bagalue, said the entity...
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Director of Standards, Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Julia Bonner Douett, speaks during a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council on Tuesday (October 31), at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, on Hagley Park Road in Kingston. Listening is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Building Codes Being Revised by Bureau of Standards Jamaica

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) is undertaking a revision of the building codes, through government funding of $100 million. This was disclosed by Director of Standards, BSJ, Julia Bonner Douett, during a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council on Tuesday (October 31) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, on Hagley Park Road, in Kingston....
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Acting Communications and Public Affairs Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Charles Buchanan, addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting held on Tuesday  (October 31) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Hagley Park Road offices.
Water

No Damage to NWC Systems from Earthquake

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that there has been no significant damage or impact to its systems resulting from Monday’s (October 30) 5.6- magnitude earthquake. Acting Communications and Public Affairs Manager at the agency, Charles Buchanan, said the agency has more than 1,000 structures and facilities located across the island, some in very remote locations, which would have...
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