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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), delivers remarks during Thursday’s (October 12) National Youth Mental Health Summit held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. At right is sign language interpreter, Mandy Cowan.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), delivers remarks during Thursday’s (October 12) National Youth Mental Health Summit held at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. At right is sign language interpreter, Mandy Cowan.

Gov’t Seeking Stakeholder Input in Developing Youth Mental Health Policy

The Government will be seeking the input of all stakeholders as it develops an inclusive mental health policy for children and adolescents, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. She noted that the contributions of the young people will...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.

Major Multilateral Partner Support to Bolster Jamaica’s Climate Change Resilience
Member of Parliament of Western Westmoreland, Morland Wilson, making his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 11.
Member of Parliament of Western Westmoreland, Morland Wilson, making his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 11.

Plans on Track for Building of Fruit and Vegetable Market in Negril
Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Ralston Smith (centre), displays the list of prescribed fares for public passenger vehicles, which are to take effect on Sunday, October 15, at a Transport Stakeholder Press Conference, at the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport. on Thursday (October 12). Also participating in the press conference are Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right) and Director General of the Island Traffic Authority, Colonel Daniel Pryce.
Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Ralston Smith (centre), displays the list of prescribed fares for public passenger vehicles, which are to take effect on Sunday, October 15, at a Transport Stakeholder Press Conference, at the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport. on Thursday (October 12). Also participating in the press conference are Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right) and Director General of the Island Traffic Authority, Colonel Daniel Pryce.

Zero Tolerance for Overcharging – TA
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (August 31) Town Hall Meeting on Housing and Land at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (August 31) Town Hall Meeting on Housing and Land at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James.

‘Building Jamaica: Better Water Supply’ Town Hall Rescheduled

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Member of Parliament of Western Westmoreland, Morland Wilson, making his contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 11.
EducationYouth

Educational Support for Thousands of Westmoreland Western, Manchester Southern Students

Thousands of students in Westmoreland Western and Manchester Southern have benefited from education grants and school supplies through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) at a total cost of $18 million. Member of Parliament of Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson and Manchester Southern Member of Parliament, Robert Chin, made the disclosure during their contributions to the State of the Constituency Debate in...
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Member of Parliament, Manchester Southern, Robert Chin, making his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 11).
Health & Wellness

Several Health Facilities in Manchester Southern Being Upgraded

Several health facilities in the constituency of Manchester Southern are being upgraded to provide improved services to residents. “I am happy to report that our Pratville and Harmons Health Centres are now renovated,” Member of Parliament (MP), Robert Chin, announced during his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 11)....
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the commissioning ceremony for the $95-million Connors/Ginger Ridge Water Scheme in St. Catherine West Central, at the Ginger Ridge Primary School in St. Catherine, on October 11.
Water

Improved Water Supply for Residents of St. Catherine West Central

More than 1,400 persons in St. Catherine West Central are benefiting from a $95-million investment in the Connors/Ginger Ridge Water Scheme. Water is being sourced from a spring into the pumping network that has a capacity for 50,000 gallons of water per day. The treated commodity is being pumped to the Sandy Ground and Ginger Ridge tanks for distribution. Speaking...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (at podium), addresses the University of the West Indies (UWI) Colloquium on Financing Tertiary Education, held at UWI’s Regional Headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (October 11). Looking on (seated from left) are UWI Mona Principal, Professor Densil Williams; President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VM Group, Courtney Campbell; and UWI Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles.
Education

PHOTOS: UWI Colloquium on Financing Tertiary Educations

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (at podium), addresses the University of the West Indies (UWI) Colloquium on Financing Tertiary Education, held at UWI’s Regional Headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (October 11). Looking on (seated from left) are UWI Mona Principal, Professor Densil Williams; President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VM Group, Courtney Campbell; and UWI Vice...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday’s (October 10) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The meeting was held at the KSAMC’s offices on Church Street, downtown Kingston.
Local Government

Crab Circle Could Reopen in Another Month

Crab Circle in Kingston could reopen in another month once the measures recommended by the Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department have been put in place. The popular streetside eatery was ordered closed by the health department on October 5 over sanitary concerns, and the facility has since been cleaned and sanitised. Speaking on ‘Good Morning, Minister’ on Love 101...
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United Nations Children
Foreign AffairsYouth

UNICEF to Work with Health Ministry on Youth Mental Health Policy

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will be working with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and other key stakeholders to develop an inclusive mental health policy for children and adolescents in Jamaica. UNICEF Representative for Jamaica, Olga Isaza, who made the disclosure, said that the policy “should be evidence-based and take into account the youth voices”. She was addressing...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addressing Tuesday’s (October 10) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). The meeting was held at the KSAMC’s offices on Church Street, downtown Kingston.
Local Government

Construction Interests Urged to Adhere to Development Approval Procedures

Persons engaging in construction activities are being reminded to seek guidance from Municipal Corporations before embarking on developments. Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Chairman, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, issued the reminder during the KSAMC’s monthly meeting on Tuesday (October 10) at the local authority’s offices on Church Street, downtown Kingston. Senator Williams, who is also Kingston’s Mayor, underscored...
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