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Some of the 19 emergency vehicles which were handed over by the Ministry of Health to the four Regional Health Authorities for service across the island at a ceremony, held at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston on September 23.
Some of the 19 emergency vehicles which were handed over by the Ministry of Health to the four Regional Health Authorities for service across the island at a ceremony, held at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston on September 23.

19 New Ambulances Added to Health Sector Fleet

Nineteen new ambulances have been handed over to all four Regional Health Authorities, as part of Government’s plans to revitalise the country’s emergency vehicle services. The vehicles were presented to the various Chairpersons of the regional authorities by Minister of...
President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards (centre), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Paul Robotham (right), listen as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the LASCO Group, Lascelles Chin, share his experience on the agency’s first ever trade mission to the Dominican Republic earlier this month. JAMPRO provided an update on the successful mission during a press briefing on September 23 at its offices.
President of JAMPRO, Diane Edwards (centre), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Paul Robotham (right), listen as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the LASCO Group, Lascelles Chin, share his experience on the agency’s first ever trade mission to the Dominican Republic earlier this month. JAMPRO provided an update on the successful mission during a press briefing on September 23 at its offices.

Successful Trade Mission to Dominican Republic
Director of Production at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Miss Enthrose Campbell (standing), speaking at a debriefing session with members of a delegation from Botswana, who were in the island on a communication benchmarking mission with the JIS, at the agency
Director of Production at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Miss Enthrose Campbell (standing), speaking at a debriefing session with members of a delegation from Botswana, who were in the island on a communication benchmarking mission with the JIS, at the agency's headquarters on September 23. The delegation, which arrived in the island on September 17, left the island on September 23. Listening keenly (from right) are: Honorary Consul of Botswana in Jamaica, Dr. Henley Morgan; Chief Executive Officer of the JIS, Mrs. Donna-Marie Rowe; Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of State President (Botswana), Mr. Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo, who headed the delegation; Director, Information Services Department, Mr. Russ Molosiwa; Manager, Radio, Ms. Keitirile Mathapi; and Managing Editor, Botswana Daily News, Ms. Charmaine Revaka.

Botswana Benchmarking Visit a Credit to Jamaica’s Information System – High Commissioner
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addresses journalists at a Jamaica House press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on June 6. (FILE)
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addresses journalists at a Jamaica House press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister on June 6. (FILE)

Major Upgrading of Water Supply Systems
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)

Cabinet Approves Security Contract for National Chest Hospital

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Community Members Must Be More Proactive In Reporting Child Abuse – CDA

The Child Development Agency (CDA) is calling on community members to be more proactive in reporting incidents of child abuse. Reports of abuse, neglect and abandonment are received and investigated by the CDA, which determines the steps to be taken in the best interest of the child. Information on child abuse is also received by the Office of the Children’s...
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Jamaican-born handwriting specialist and author, Beverley East, presents a copy of her latest book: ‘Bat Mitzvah Girl - Memories of a Jamaican Child’ to Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, at the book launch held recently, at the Embassy of Jamaica, Washington DC.
Foreign Affairs

Jamaican Beverly East Launches Book in Washington

Renowned handwriting specialist and author, Beverley East, launched her third book: ‘Bat Mitzvah Girl – Memories of a Jamaican Childhood’ in Washington last week. The event, hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC, attracted a distinguished audience, which included Ambassador to the United States, Professor Stephen Vasciannie; former Ambassador Richard Bernal and Mrs. Bernal; representatives from other missions,...
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Chairman of the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Foundation, Vin Martin, accepts an award for 20 years of service to Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission from Health Mission Director, Dr. Yvonne Smith. Occasion was the foundation’s 13th annual Fundraising Banquet and Dance held on Saturday, September 21, at the Atlanta Marriott Century Hotel.
Health & Wellness

2,000 to Benefit from Atlanta Health Mission

Some 2,000 residents of St. James and surrounding areas are expected to benefit from free medical care through the Atlanta Montego Bay Sister Cities Health Mission. A delegation of 30 medical practitioners, nurses and volunteers will arrive in the island on Saturday, October 5, to participate in the three-day health mission, which is now in its 20th year. Clinics will be...
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Manager, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Poverty Reduction Programme, Dr. Eleanor Henry (left) and Guidance Counsellor at the St. James High School, Radcliff Virgo (right), make a special presentation to valedictorian, Devon Francis, at a closing ceremony for participants in an eight-week summer camp operated by the Family and Parenting Centre (FPC) in St. James on September 22. Sharing the moment in the background is Founder/Administrator at the FPC, Dr. Beverly Scott.
Labour

At-Risk Youth Benefit from Life Skills Training

Approximately 50 young people from the communities of Flanker and Norwood in Montego Bay, St. James have received certificates of participation for their involvement in an eight-week summer camp operated by the Family and Parenting Centre (FPC). The presentations were made at a closing ceremony held on Sunday, September 22, at the FPC in Unity Hall. The 30 males and...
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Jamaica’s Fulbright Scholar, Tracy-Ann Hyman (centre), engages in discussion with (from left), Lead Fulbright Scholar from Berkley University in California, Dr Daniel Kammen; Chief of the Western Hemisphere Fulbright Programme, Dr. Eugenia Verdaguer; Minister Counsellor for Trade at the Embassy of Jamaica, Mrs. Ariel Bowen and World Bank Senior Natural Resource Management Specialist, Dr. Ademola Braimoh, at a reception given in honour of the awardees by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the US Department of State, and held at the Mexican Cultural Institute on September 18 in Washington, D.C.
Foreign Affairs

Fulbright Scholar to Take Part in Research Exchange Programme

Jamaica’s Fulbright Scholar for 2012-2013, Tracy-Ann Hyman, is among 21 other Fulbright scholarship recipients from the Western Hemisphere, Latin America and the Caribbean to participate in a two-month research exchange programme at the University of North Carolina in the United States of America. The Fulbright Regional Network for Applied Research (NEXUS) Programme brings together a network of junior scholars, professionals...
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