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Consultant Psychiatrist, University Hospital of the West Indies, Senator Dr. Saphire Longmore addresses a graduation ceremony for the Problem Management Plus (PM+) held at the Summit in New Kingston on August 10. More than 100 PM+ providers received their certificates during the ceremony.
Consultant Psychiatrist, University Hospital of the West Indies, Senator Dr. Saphire Longmore addresses a graduation ceremony for the Problem Management Plus (PM+) held at the Summit in New Kingston on August 10. More than 100 PM+ providers received their certificates during the ceremony.

100 Persons Trained to Support Mental Wellness in Communities

More than 100 Problem Management Plus (PM+) providers, who have been trained to deliver support to persons coping with adversity, received certificates at a graduation ceremony held at the Summit in New Kingston on August 10. Areas of training include...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), in discussion with Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison (second right) at the Pear Tree Grove Water System, in the constituency, on August 10. Others pictured (from left) are Regional Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Gawain Johnson and Managing Director of the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Audley Thompson.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), in discussion with Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Eastern, Kerensia Morrison (second right) at the Pear Tree Grove Water System, in the constituency, on August 10. Others pictured (from left) are Regional Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Gawain Johnson and Managing Director of the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), Audley Thompson.

$150-Million Water Project for Riversdale in St. Catherine
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers remarks during a symposium organised by the Jamaica Council of Churches, entitled ‘Pursing Peace, Affirming Human Dignity’. The forum was held at the United Theological College of the West Indies in Kingston, on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivers remarks during a symposium organised by the Jamaica Council of Churches, entitled ‘Pursing Peace, Affirming Human Dignity’. The forum was held at the United Theological College of the West Indies in Kingston, on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

Cabinet Approves Subvention to Justice of the Peace Associations
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right) present Woodford Primary School student, Christoff Legister with a new tablet and trophy for his performance in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Occasion was the PEP Awards Ceremony for students in the constituency held at Gordon Town Road on August 9.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right) present Woodford Primary School student, Christoff Legister with a new tablet and trophy for his performance in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Occasion was the PEP Awards Ceremony for students in the constituency held at Gordon Town Road on August 9.

PHOTOS: St. Andrew East Rural PEP Awards
Acting Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Superintendent, Eron Samuels.
Acting Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Superintendent, Eron Samuels.

St. James Police Carrying Out 14-Day Operation

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents Assistant Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Julian Davis Buckle, with the 2022 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal during a ceremony hosted by the JFB at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on August 10. Mrs. Davis Buckle has given 27 years of service to the Brigade.
Governor GeneralLocal Government

JFB Personnel Receive the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals

Thirty-four persons who have given outstanding service to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and the nation were presented with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals, Thursday, August 10. The medals were presented by the Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony hosted by the JFB at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Permanent Secretary...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), listens as Medical Technologist at the Spanish Town Hospital, Venetia Oakley (left), outlines the features of new lab testing machine during a tour of the hospital grounds in St. Catherine on August 9. Looking on (at centre) is Board Chairman, South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Wentworth Charles.
Health & Wellness

Ground-Breaking for Spanish Town Hospital Redevelopment Close

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the breaking of ground for the major redevelopment of the Spanish Town Hospital is “closer than ever”. “I anticipate that we will see ground-breaking for the main building within the next two months or so. We have gotten all the approvals from our multilateral partners that we are working with....
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
LabourSocial Security

Vulnerable Jamaicans Encouraged to Join PATH Programme

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is encouraging Jamaicans to take advantage of the offerings of its flagship social protection initiative – the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). Introduced in 2002, the PATH programme was developed to provide social assistance for individuals from vulnerable households such as children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, persons living with disabilities...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses today’s (August 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Office of the Prime Minister

Information Minister Says Government Acted Within the Law to Extend Retirement Age

The Government says the decision to extend the retirement age for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and the Auditor General was done within the law. “The Government acted constitutionally. There is no question about the legal process that the Government put forward. What is clear to the Government is that the Opposition is carrying out a personal vendetta against...
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Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton.
Office of the Prime Minister

Adult Learners Can Access HEART/NSTA Trust’s HSDE Programme

Adult learners who have exited or may not have entered the formal education system and require access to learning opportunities can do so through the HEART/NSTA Trust’s High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) programme. Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, said the agency is all-inclusive and all about human capital development. “So, if it is you did not...
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The Old Lucea Courthouse, which houses the Hanover Municipal Corporation’s offices (February 24, 2022).
Local Government

Hanover Parish Development Committee Gets New President

Retired Educator and recipient of the prestigious Governor-General’s Achievement Award (GGAA), Christeen Hooper-Johnson, is the new President of the Hanover Parish Development Committee (HPDC). Her election to the post was announced at the July meeting of the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC). Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels, in welcoming Mrs. Hooper-Johnson, said while the expectations of the HMC were high, he...
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Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, emphasises a point while addressing Wednesday’s (August 9) launch of the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) programme at Jamaica House.
Office of the Prime Minister

HEART on Certification Collection Drive

Persons who have completed courses offered by the HEART/NSTA Trust are being reminded to collect their certificates. Addressing Wednesday’s (August 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Managing Director of the entity, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, said that the training agency has embarked on a certification collection drive. She said that persons can contact the agency at 1-888-HEART (994-3278) or through...
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