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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), looks on as proud new homeowner, Calbert Jones (right), enters his new three-bedroom home, which was provided under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Occasion was the handover of the unit in Panton District in Mount Pleasant on Friday (Sept. 8). Sharing the moment is Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), looks on as proud new homeowner, Calbert Jones (right), enters his new three-bedroom home, which was provided under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Occasion was the handover of the unit in Panton District in Mount Pleasant on Friday (Sept. 8). Sharing the moment is Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Portland Fire Victims Get New Homes

Two families in Portland Western, whose lives were severely disrupted by fire, are now proud homeowners under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Leroy Grant of Francis Avenue in Buff Bay, and Calbert Jones of Panton District in Mount...
Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (fourth right), hands over two desktop computers to Acting Principal of Bartons Primary School, Georgette Williams (centre). Sharing the moment are students of the institution. The handover ceremony was held on September 7 at the school’s location in Bartons District, St. Catherine. The contribution will enable the students to access digital learning resources, enhance their research capabilities, and develop essential computer literacy skills.
Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (fourth right), hands over two desktop computers to Acting Principal of Bartons Primary School, Georgette Williams (centre). Sharing the moment are students of the institution. The handover ceremony was held on September 7 at the school’s location in Bartons District, St. Catherine. The contribution will enable the students to access digital learning resources, enhance their research capabilities, and develop essential computer literacy skills.

PHOTOS: Barton’s Primary School Gets Desktops from USF
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange​.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange​.

Minister Grange Hails UNFPA Support for Women and Girls
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), hands over medical supplies to Regional Director, Western Regional Health Authority, St. Andrade Sinclair. Occasion was the presentation of surgical sets and other medical disposables to the island’s regional health authorities at the Ministry’s corporate offices in New Kingston on September 6.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), hands over medical supplies to Regional Director, Western Regional Health Authority, St. Andrade Sinclair. Occasion was the presentation of surgical sets and other medical disposables to the island’s regional health authorities at the Ministry’s corporate offices in New Kingston on September 6.

PHOTOS: Dr. Tufton Hands Over Medical Supplies to Regional Health Authorities
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, demonstrates his physical fitness during a Caribbean Wellness Day event on Friday (September 8), at the VMBS grounds on Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, demonstrates his physical fitness during a Caribbean Wellness Day event on Friday (September 8), at the VMBS grounds on Knutsford Boulevard in New Kingston.

Ministry of Health Stages Weekend of Wellness

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the opening session for the 15th annual World Suicide Prevention Day Seminar at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on Friday (September 8). The seminar was organised by Choose Life International (CLI).
Health & Wellness

Gov’t Continues to Implement Strategies Promoting Mental Wellness

The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to implement several strategies that promote sound mental wellbeing and address the needs of persons requiring support. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, highlighted this while delivering remarks during the opening session for the 15th annual World Suicide Prevention Day Seminar at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on...
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President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), Techa Clarke-Griffiths (centre), addresses a JIS Think Tank on September 8, where she highlighted activities for International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day on Saturday, September 16. She is flanked by First Vice President, Clarence Frater (left) and Second Vice President, Kelvin Thomas.
Community

Civil Servants to Clean Beaches in Discovery Bay

The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) is inviting members of the public to participate in its beach cleanup activity on International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day on Saturday, September 16. The JCSA, through its Brown’s Town Chapter, will be partnering with the St. Ann Hi-Tech Farmers Group for a fifth year to organise the cleaning of three beaches in the Discovery...
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Senior Director, Inspections and Monitoring at the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Andrew Beaumont, emphasises a point while addressing a JIS Think on September 6.
National Security

2023 Tops Competition Spotlights Police Area One

Police divisions in Area One will be the focus for the 2023 Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition. Inspections get under way on September 11 for the fifth instalment of the competition, which will involve police stations in Trelawny, Hanover, Westmoreland and St. James. Developed in 2019, the TOPS programme is aimed at fostering greater...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationYouth

Education Ministry Committed to Supporting Special Needs Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting students with special needs. Addressing the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) General PTA Meeting on Thursday (September 7), Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said there are approximately 2,400 students with special needs in the public education system. “We have a department at the Ministry that focuses on...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), addresses members of the Negril Chamber of Commerce at Couples Swept Away on Thursday (September 7). He is flanked by Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson, and other personnel from the Jamaica Constabulary Force High Command.
Transport

Road and Traffic Changes Being Explored to Alleviate Vehicular Congestion in Lucea, Hanover

The Government will, in short order, be exploring a roadmap for road and traffic changes in Lucea, Hanover, designed to alleviate vehicular congestion in the coastal town. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the announcement during a meeting with representatives of the Negril Chamber of Commerce at the Couples Swept Away resort in...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks (centre), with members of the Jamaican Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN) 2022 ‘HUes of Blue’ planning Committee.
Education

$80,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Students of Jamaican Heritage at Howard University

Twenty students of Jamaican heritage, who are attending Howard University in the United States (US) have been selected for scholarships valued at $80,000 by the Jamaican Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN). The recipients, who will each receive US$4,000, are Aaliyah Anderson, Kathy Bedasse, Damario Berry, Nazarah Bridgewater, Gabrielle Clarke, Sarah Cole, Alrick Davis, Yashieka Fearon, Aliyah Hamilton, Paul Jones, Lori-Ann...
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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Courtney Cole, presents a certificate to Nordia Greaves, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Farmer Field School Graduation Ceremony, held at Moneague College, St Ann, on Thursday (February 7).
Agriculture

St. Ann Farmers Graduate from Training Programme

One hundred and seventy-two farmers from St. Ann, with the majority being women, have successfully graduated from a Farmer Field School training programme, spearheaded by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA). The inaugural training initiative, which was supported by the HEART/NSTA Trust and the Jamaica Bauxite Management Limited (JBM), aimed to empower local farmers with essential skills and knowledge to...
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