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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address during the opening of the Regional Consultation on the Framework for the Caribbean Moves Initiative, held on Tuesday (October 24) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. 
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address during the opening of the Regional Consultation on the Framework for the Caribbean Moves Initiative, held on Tuesday (October 24) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. 

Regional Consultation on Caribbean Moves Underway

The region is moving closer towards the implementation of Caribbean Moves, an initiative aimed at reducing the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The first of a two-day Regional Consultation on the Framework for the Caribbean Moves Initiative was held on...
Chair, National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings, addressing the NCMC’s annual Youth Academic Achievement Awards ceremony, held recently at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston
Chair, National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings, addressing the NCMC’s annual Youth Academic Achievement Awards ceremony, held recently at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston

18 Students Recognised for Academic Achievement
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov’t Upskilling Labour Force – PM
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

Agriculture Ministry Working to Ensure Adequate Food Supplies for Christmas
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), makes a point while on a tour of communities in Clarendon South East recently, to view areas slated for house wiring under the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), administered by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Others (from left) are: Managing Director, JSIF, Omar Sweeney; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; and Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), makes a point while on a tour of communities in Clarendon South East recently, to view areas slated for house wiring under the Rural Electrification Programme (REP), administered by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Others (from left) are: Managing Director, JSIF, Omar Sweeney; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; and Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Houses of More Than 200 Residents of Clarendon South East to be Wired

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Senior Teacher and Civic Empowerment/Culture Agent at the St. Elizabeth-based Ballard’s Valley Primary School, Rosemarie Steele (third right), is flanked by the five BB Coke High School male students who acted swiftly in getting their injured schoolmate to a medical facility on September 28. The occasion was a recent ceremony at Ballard’s Valley Primary where the students were honoured. They are from left: Dejuan Powell, Daejuan Gordon, Leon Barnes, Garry Bartley, and Khari Green.
EducationYouth

Scholarship Fund for BB Coke Students

The St. Elizabeth-based Ballard’s Valley Primary School is looking to set up a scholarship fund for the five BB Coke High School students who acted swiftly in getting medical assistance for their severely injured schoolmate. The announcement was made during a recent ceremony at Ballard’s Valley Primary to honour the five young men, three of whom are past students of...
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Students and members of youth-led organisations gather for a family photo at the end of day one of the National Youth Mental Health Summit. UNICEF collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) to give young people a platform to present their recommendations for improved mental health services to policy makers.
Foreign AffairsHealth & WellnessYouth

UNICEF and Other Stakeholders Commended for Taking on Mental Health Issues

The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other key stakeholders for taking steps to address mental health issues affecting persons locally. Speaking during the recent National Youth Mental Health Summit, hosted by UNICEF at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at the JYAN, Shanielle Allen, said “we serve...
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Executive Director of the Legal Aid Council (LAC), Dian Watson.
Justice

Legal Aid Council Focused on Inclusive Justice

The Legal Aid Council (LAC) has been prioritising inclusive justice for all Jamaicans. Through the mobile justice unit, the Council has not only been reaching rural areas, but also impacting the lives of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and other vulnerable individuals. “We started this year, going to persons who have been unable to come to us. We have been assisting...
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A marching band entertains patrons during the 16th staging of the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s stew festival, held on November 5, 2022.
Community

Annual Stew Festival Slated for November 4

Fans of the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s annual stew festival will have lots to enjoy when the event returns for its 17th staging on November 4. Founder/Leader of the Club, Shian Christie, told JIS News that the usual array of “stewed everything” will be back for patrons with the addition of brand-new menu items. “What is new and exciting...
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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses gthe Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) heritage lecture on the history of St. James at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on October 19.
CultureLocal Government

Importance of Preserving St. James’ History Underscored

Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has underscored the importance of preserving the rich heritage and historical legacy of St. James. He emphasised this while speaking during a Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) heritage lecture on the parish, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on October 19. Councillor Vernon noted that the importance of understanding one’s history...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaking during the recent launch of Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew.
Local Government

Gov’t Committed to Providing Resources for JFB – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring that the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is adequately equipped to perform its duties. Speaking during the recent launch of Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew, Minister McKenzie said the Government will “never shy away” from...
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RIU Executives (from left) Construction and Administration Manager, Francene Wright-Acosta; Regional Director, Jamaica, Frank Sondern; Communications Manager, Jamaica, Aruba, United States and Canada, Sara Fernandez De Alacron; Director of Sales, Niurka Garcia-Linton; and Entertainment Director, Jamaica, Michael Blank, share a photo opportunity following a press conference at RIU Montego Bay, St James, on Friday (October 20).
Tourism

RIU Palace Aquarelle Grand Opening Set for May 2024

Visitors to Jamaica’s north coast will have an even wider variety of places to stay, with Spanish hotel chain, RIU Resorts, set to open its new 753-room RIU Palace Aquarelle in Falmouth, Trelawny, on May 4, 2024. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), RIU Hotels, Carmen Riu, broke ground...
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