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Personnel from the Poor Relief Department at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation are providing nail-grooming services to homeless persons in the parish, during a World Homeless Day activity in Black River on Tuesday, October 10.
Personnel from the Poor Relief Department at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation are providing nail-grooming services to homeless persons in the parish, during a World Homeless Day activity in Black River on Tuesday, October 10.

Jamaicans Urged to Support the Homeless

Jamaicans are being urged to recognise and support individuals who face the challenge of homelessness. Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster, in making the call, said that many homeless people in...
Mayor of Falmouth and Councillor of the Warsop Division in Trelawny, Colin Gager, addresses the commissioning ceremony for free Wi-Fi service in the communities of Troy and St. Vincent, in the parish, in Troy square, on Monday (October 9).
Mayor of Falmouth and Councillor of the Warsop Division in Trelawny, Colin Gager, addresses the commissioning ceremony for free Wi-Fi service in the communities of Troy and St. Vincent, in the parish, in Troy square, on Monday (October 9).

Two Communities in Trelawny Get Free Wi-Fi Service
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), exchanges greetings with Deputy Secretary General for the European Union (EU) External Action Service, Helena Koning, at the seventh  Jamaica/European Union (EU) Political Dialogue held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Monday (October 9).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), exchanges greetings with Deputy Secretary General for the European Union (EU) External Action Service, Helena Koning, at the seventh  Jamaica/European Union (EU) Political Dialogue held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Monday (October 9).

Gov’t Investing in Digital Transformation
Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, gives remarks during a devotional exercise at the Mannings School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland on Friday (September 29).
Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace, gives remarks during a devotional exercise at the Mannings School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland on Friday (September 29).

Tourism Industry Can Create Wealth- Dr. Wallace
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a brief address at the special mass in honour of the 165th Anniversary of the Immaculate Conception High School, under the theme, “Adapting, Changing, Leading: 165 years and Simply Immaculate.” The mass was held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston today (October 1).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a brief address at the special mass in honour of the 165th Anniversary of the Immaculate Conception High School, under the theme, “Adapting, Changing, Leading: 165 years and Simply Immaculate.” The mass was held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston today (October 1).

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS)  Think Tank,  today (October 11). 
LabourSocial Security

PATH Being Overhauled

The Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) is to be overhauled to address primary issues in relation to the criteria, evaluation process and appeals process for eligibility. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (October 11). Mr. Charles Jr. said the programme...
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Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordo, outlines plans for International E-Waste Day during a recent JIS Think Tank.
Local Government

NSWMA Hosts E-Waste Expo on October 14

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will be hosting an electronic waste (e-waste) exposition at its head office located at 61 Half-Way Tree Road, St. Andrew, on Saturday, October 14. The event, which will commence at 10:00 a.m, is in observance of International E-waste Day, under the theme ‘Mek Haste and Recycle Yuh E-Waste’. E-waste refers to any equipment...
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Former Transport and Mining Minister, Audley Shaw, is among five persons who will receive the Order of Jamaica (OJ) at the 2023 National Honours and Awards Ceremony on National Heroes Day, Monday (October 16), at King’s House.
Office of the Prime Minister

Former Minister, Audley Shaw, Among Jamaicans to Receive OJ on National Heroes Day

Five outstanding Jamaicans will be conferred with the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the country’s fifth highest honour, for service to the nation in various fields They lead the list of more than 120 persons who will be recognised at the 2023 National Honours and Awards Ceremony on National Heroes Day, Monday (October 16). Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir...
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Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col) Godphey Sterling, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (September 28).
Cybersecurity

Overseas Ransomware Gangs Continue to Prey on Jamaican Entities

Ransomware gangs originating overseas continue to prey on establishments operating in Jamaica through cyberattacks. Head of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT), Lieutenant Colonel Godphey Sterling, says some of the gangs are succeeding in carrying out monthly attacks while others are less frequent. “These are like any other criminal organisation… and they operate almost without any restriction. They [also]...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10).
Health & WellnessPrime Minister

PM Announces Additional Programme to Combat Dengue

A complementary dengue mitigation programme targeted at schools, households and communities across the island has been announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. This will add to the $331 million announced by the Ministry of Health and Wellness last week for various mitigation activities. While making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 10), the...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Hotel in Montego Bay Ranked as One of the Best Globally

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Montego Bay based S Hotel’s ranking as one of the best hotels in the world speaks volume as to how brand Jamaica is being viewed in the international marketplace. Speaking to JIS News following a function in St. James over the weekend (October 8), Mr. Bartlett said the fact that the ranking...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), with clients and staff of the Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless. Minister McKenzie visited the shelter located on King Street in Kingston during a ceremony to commemorate World Homeless Day on Tuesday (October 10). Others (from left) are Town Clerk, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill; Mayor of Kingston and KSAMC Chairman, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams; and Inspector of Poor, Kingston and St. Andrew, Mavis Farquharson.
Local Government

Phase Two of Desmond Mckenzie Transitional Centre Development to Be Completed in January

Phase-two development of the Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless in downtown Kingston, which is now under way, is slated for completion in January 2024. The addition, which will increase the facility’s occupancy capacity from 40 to 100, is part of the Government’s drive to provide resources and infrastructure to improve the quality of life for Jamaica’s homeless population....
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