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Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Maxine Fagan.
Manager, Communication and Customer Service at the Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Maxine Fagan.

World Standards Day to Be Observed October 14

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) will join other national standards bodies around the globe on Saturday (October 14) to commemorate World Standards Day 2023, under the theme 'Shared Vision for a Better World: Incorporating SDG 3'. This year’s celebration...
Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson (left), and President of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), Dr. Desiree Tulloch-Reid (right), at the launch of Lupus Awareness Month, held on October 4 at the LFJ Learning and Help Centre in New Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson (left), and President of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), Dr. Desiree Tulloch-Reid (right), at the launch of Lupus Awareness Month, held on October 4 at the LFJ Learning and Help Centre in New Kingston.

NHF Provides Subsidies for Persons Living with Lupus
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte.

PM to State Position on Jamaica Adopting CCJ as Final Appellate Court
Fogging to eliminate mosquitoes.
Fogging to eliminate mosquitoes.

Portland Implements Integrated Vector Management to Contain Dengue
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), presents a gift basket to Barbara Forbes (centre) during a visit to her home in Hughenden, St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 4). Sharing the moment (from left) are National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Social Worker and Parish Officer for St. Andrew, Marlon Johnson; Executive Director of the NCSC,  Cassandara Morrison;  and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn. A team from the Ministry visited with several senior citizens in the Corporate Area on Wednesday and presented them with gift baskets as part of Senior Citizens’ Month celebrations.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), presents a gift basket to Barbara Forbes (centre) during a visit to her home in Hughenden, St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 4). Sharing the moment (from left) are National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Social Worker and Parish Officer for St. Andrew, Marlon Johnson; Executive Director of the NCSC,  Cassandara Morrison;  and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn. A team from the Ministry visited with several senior citizens in the Corporate Area on Wednesday and presented them with gift baskets as part of Senior Citizens’ Month celebrations.

PHOTO: Senior Citizens Celebrated

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents the award for ‘Most Outstanding Closing Ceremony’ to President of the Norwood Benevolent Society Community Development Committee, Dalton Spence. Occasion was the Summer Camp Awards under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s  (JSIF) Integrated Community Development Programme (ICDP) Phase 2, held at JSIF’s offices in Kingston on October 4.
EducationYouth

PHOTOS: JSIF Summer Camp Awards

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents the award for ‘Most Outstanding Closing Ceremony’ to President of the Norwood Benevolent Society Community Development Committee, Dalton Spence. Occasion was the Summer Camp Awards under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s  (JSIF) Integrated Community Development Programme (ICDP) Phase 2, held at JSIF’s offices in Kingston on October 4.
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), share a light moment with 101-year-old Francis Knight while visiting her home in Kingston on October 3. The visit, which included the presentation of a gift basket, was part of activities for Senior Citizens’ Month.  
LabourSocial Security

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Visits Senior Citizens

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), share a light moment with 101-year-old Francis Knight while visiting her home in Kingston on October 3. The visit, which included the presentation of a gift basket, was part of activities for Senior Citizens’ Month.  
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right); and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Crispim Moreira (left), sign the letter of agreement for the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems project during the launch ceremony held on October 3 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Observing the proceedings are (from left, back row): Chief executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson; High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Masakui Rungsung; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer; and National Project Manager, Princess Lee.
AgricultureForeign Affairs

150 Kitson Town Residents to Benefit from Resilient Agri-Food Systems Project

Approximately 150 residents from Kitson Town will receive technical support and skills training to increase income generation and job opportunities under the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-Food Systems project. An initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the project will target farmers, women, and youth from 26 districts in the rural St. Catherine community....
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes a point during Wednesday’s (October 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Encouraged to Welcome Fog Workers in Their Communities

With the country facing an outbreak of dengue fever and the Ministry of Health and Wellness ramping up fogging activities islandwide, Jamaicans are being urged to welcome fog workers in their communities as they do their jobs. Speaking during Wednesday’s (October 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said there have been instances...
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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, speaks during Wednesday’s (October 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Health & Wellness

Persons Cautioned Against Rushing to Emergency Departments with Mild Dengue Symptoms

To help combat overcrowding at the island’s public health facilities, persons are being cautioned against rushing to emergency departments with only mild symptoms of dengue fever. On September 23, a dengue outbreak was declared in Jamaica. According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Health and Wellness, there are 1,117 presumed, suspected and confirmed local cases. Speaking during Wednesday’s...
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Acting Deputy Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (October 4).
Local Government

National Lightning Programme Being Developed

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) says work has begun to develop a national lightning programme. This was disclosed by Acting Deputy Director General, Michelle Edwards, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (October 4). “The aim of the programme is to promote integration of lightning safety...
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