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Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) drape the coffin of former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee, with the Jamaican flag, when the body arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport, in Kingston, today (October 14). Mr. Lee, who died on September 29 in Florida after a period of illness, is to be accorded an official funeral by the Government of Jamaica. The funeral service will take place at The Power of Faith Ministries, Portmore, on Thursday, October 17, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) drape the coffin of former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee, with the Jamaican flag, when the body arrived at the Norman Manley International Airport, in Kingston, today (October 14). Mr. Lee, who died on September 29 in Florida after a period of illness, is to be accorded an official funeral by the Government of Jamaica. The funeral service will take place at The Power of Faith Ministries, Portmore, on Thursday, October 17, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Official Funeral for Mayor George Lee

Former Mayor of Portmore, George Lee, has been accorded an official funeral by the Government of Jamaica. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, made the announcement during the weekly Jamaica House Media Briefing at the Office...
Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. (FILE)
Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer addresses a Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. (FILE)

Work to Get Underway on Portmore Sewage Project
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.
Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

Minister Bunting to Look into Assisting Cops with Legal Representation
The Honourable Dr. Morais Guy, M.P. Transport, Works and Housing
The Honourable Dr. Morais Guy, M.P. Transport, Works and Housing

Dr. Guy Calls on Developing Countries to Make Renting More Attractive
Director, Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse (centre), examines Intravenous (IV) Giving Sets donated to the health sector by Med-Rx Caribbean, during a presentation ceremony today (Oct. 9), at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in St. Andrew. Looking on (from left) are: Managing Director, Med-Rx Caribbean, Dr. Charles Rockhead; and Acting Chief Executive Officer, UHWI, Kevin Allen.
Director, Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse (centre), examines Intravenous (IV) Giving Sets donated to the health sector by Med-Rx Caribbean, during a presentation ceremony today (Oct. 9), at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in St. Andrew. Looking on (from left) are: Managing Director, Med-Rx Caribbean, Dr. Charles Rockhead; and Acting Chief Executive Officer, UHWI, Kevin Allen.

Intravenous Kits Valued at $2 Million Donated to Health Sector

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Acting Deputy Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Horace Glaze (seated left), and Panos Caribbean’s Country Co-ordinator for Jamaica, Indi Mclymont-Lafayette (seated, centre), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake a pilot project, which will see the implementation of an early warning system to alert the disabled community of Portmore, St. Catherine of impending disaster. The signing took place at ODPEM’s offices in New Kingston today (Oct. 9). Others looking on are Executive Director of the Combined Disabilities Association (CDA), Gloria Goffe (seated right); Senior Telecommunications Engineer at ODPEM, Ruel Corniffe (standing left); Chairman, SunCity Radio, Steve Billings (standing centre); and Acting Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas.
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ODPEM to Test Disaster Warning System for Disabled Persons

Testing will begin this week on a pilot early warning system to alert disabled persons of impending disaster. Senior Telecommunications Engineer at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Ruel Corniffe, said that the pilot system, which will be tested in targeted communities in Portmore, St. Catherine, facilitates real-time warning and response to disasters such as hurricanes and...
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The 2,700-passenger Disney Wonder cruise ship docked at the Falmouth cruise ship pier on its inaugural visit to Jamaica on Tuesday (Oct. 8). (FILE)
Tourism

Falmouth Welcomes Disney Wonder Cruise Ship

The Disney Wonder cruise ship, part of the Disney Cruise Line, called at the Port of Falmouth on Tuesday, October 8, on the first of five calls to the port for the year. The 2,700-passenger vessel, which docked at the Falmouth pier early in the morning, attracted the interest of hundreds of curious onlookers, craft vendors, tour operators, and members...
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Dr. Dwight Blake, of Atlanta, attends to one of his patients, Octavius Green (left) during the 20th Staging of the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission at the St. John
Health & Wellness

Health Team from Atlanta Assisting Thousands in St. James

The annual Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission is back in the city, with more than 40 medical and non-medical personnel rendering professional services to thousands of citizens in St. James and adjoining parishes. Comprising specialists in the fields of ophthalmology, gynaecology, obstetrics, paediatrics, internal medicine, dentistry, nursing and pharmacology, the team members are currently at the St. John’s Methodist...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Vivian Brown (2nd right), reviews information with (from left): Counsellor and Head, Development Co-operation, Canadian International Development Agency, Jamaica Office, Marie Legault; Senior Technical Officer of CARICOM Trade and Competitiveness Project, Wanya Illes; and Head of the Trade Agreements Implementation Co-ordination Unit in the Foreign Trade Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, David Prendergast, at a ceremony held on October 8, at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston, for the in-country launch of the consultancy to create best practice models and deliver technical assistance to implement national CARICOM Single Market and Economy (SME) work plans.
Commerce

CARICOM Nationals Should have Easier Access by June 2014

Jamaicans and other CARICOM nationals should, by June 2014, have easier access to member states, and be able to fully exercise their rights to travel, work and seek out other opportunities as provided for under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) arrangement. This is being facilitated through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)-funded CARICOM Trade and Competitiveness Project (CTCP),...
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Technical Specialist for Youth Development and Social Transformation with the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Community Renewal Programme (CRP), Sherrian Gray, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, on October 8, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
Community

Housing Units for Residents of Majesty Gardens

Residents of  Majesty Gardens, in St. Andrew, are currently going through the selection process for some 48 apartment units, which have been built by the National Housing Trust (NHT), under the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) co-ordinated Community Renewal Programme (CRP), with input from other agencies. “To get a real impact and a change for the community, we started off...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller.
CommunityOffice of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Saddened At Mullings’ Passing

Prime Minister the Most Honourable Portia Simpson Miller has expressed deep sadness at the passing of former Deputy Prime Minister, Government Minister and Ambassador, the Honourable Seymour St. Edward „Foggy‟ Mullings, OJ, CD. Mr. Mullings died this morning at age 82. The Prime Minister said Mr. Mullings gave long and effective service as a Parliamentarian and Government Minister and will...
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State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (second right), in discussion with Senior Productivity Specialist in the Technical Assistance Service Unit of the Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC), Tamar Nelson (second left), during the opening of a two-day National Productivity Conference hosted by the JPC at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, on October 8. Also pictured (from left) are: Director in the Industry, Ministry, Douglas Webster; and Chief Executive Officer of the JPC, Dr. Charles Douglas.
Commerce

Significant Strides made to Remove Red Tape

Significant strides have been made in the removal of red tape hindering the progress of business development and growth in Jamaica, as the Government moves to implement strategies to make the country more business-friendly, while increasing its global competitiveness. This was  stated by State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, as she addressed the opening of  a...
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