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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), speaks at the working session of the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston on May 25. Listening is Chairman of the Recovery Planning Committee, National Disaster Risk Management Council and Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), speaks at the working session of the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting, held at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston on May 25. Listening is Chairman of the Recovery Planning Committee, National Disaster Risk Management Council and Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

JPS Urged to Clear Trees from Power Lines

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is being urged to clear encroaching trees and vegetation from power lines, as the country begins its preparation for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which starts on June 1. “We are going to be writing...
Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (front row, at left) with Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland QC (front row, second from left) and other Commonwealth Health Ministers at the 35th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday, May 20.
Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (front row, at left) with Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland QC (front row, second from left) and other Commonwealth Health Ministers at the 35th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday, May 20.

Programmes to Enhance Health Promotion Being Rolled Out This Year
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Barbara Osbourne (second left) with the keys to her new two-bedroom house in Sligoville, St. Catherine, recently. The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Looking on (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita-Garvey and Councillor for the Sligoville Division, Dwight Burke.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents Barbara Osbourne (second left) with the keys to her new two-bedroom house in Sligoville, St. Catherine, recently. The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Looking on (from left) are Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita-Garvey and Councillor for the Sligoville Division, Dwight Burke.

PHOTOS: PM Hands Over Housing Units in St. Catherine
United Nations (UN) Secretary General, His Excellency, António Guterres (second right), listens as Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams (right), highlights the features of a cultural mural of reggae icon Bob Marley during a tour of the Artwalk in the Kingston Creative District, downtown Kingston. Others (from left) are Town Clerk, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill and former State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
United Nations (UN) Secretary General, His Excellency, António Guterres (second right), listens as Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor, Delroy Williams (right), highlights the features of a cultural mural of reggae icon Bob Marley during a tour of the Artwalk in the Kingston Creative District, downtown Kingston. Others (from left) are Town Clerk, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill and former State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

UN Secretary-General Notes Impact of Jamaica’s Cultural Heritage
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (May 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (May 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
Cabinet

Cabinet Approves Contracts for Petrojam to Procure Services

The Cabinet recently approved the award of two contracts, valued at approximately US$2.6 million, by Petrojam Limited for varying services. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the disclosure during yesterday’s (May 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew. He said Cabinet gave the nod for...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
Health & Wellness

Dengue Fever Sensitisation Being Ramped Up in Westmoreland

The Health Promotion and Education Unit at the Westmoreland Public Health Department is ramping up its dengue fever sensitisation thrust in the parish. This, according to Health Promotion and Education Officer, Gerald Miller, who told JIS News that the Department will be increasing its efforts to educate citizens about preventing the virus. “So, we are going to be using the...
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Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA).
Youth

Adults Have A Responsibility to Protect Children – CPFSA

All adults are being reminded that they have a responsibility, under the Child Care and Protection Act, to ensure that children are protected from abuse. Regional Director at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Carolyn Stewart, in giving the reminder, said the law addresses the conduct of all persons who interact with children, and there are serious penalties...
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Industry

Operational Efficiency Expected to Be Enhanced at CLA with Launch of JBG

Operational efficiency at the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) is expected to be enhanced, with the recent launch of the Jamaica Business Gateway (JBG) portal. The portal will provide the Authority with a digitised application process, which will allow applications to be completed more swiftly and accurately. Speaking at the portal’s launch, held at the AC Hotel by Marriott, in New...
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Attorney-at-law Roxanne Bailey shares a moment with students of the Sylvia Foote Basic School in Kingston, who are dressed as lawyers for a recent career day event at the institution. Miss Bailey was the guest speaker.
EducationYouth

Children Urged to Develop Good Study Habits

Children are being urged to develop good, consistent study habits during their school years, as this will pave the way for success in their chosen careers and other areas of life. Attorney-at-law, Roxanne Bailey, in offering the advice at a recent career day at the Sylvia Foote Basic School in Kingston, said when children are consistent with their studies they...
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Teacher of the Year, Morant Bay Primary School, Jody Brown.
Youth

Symposium for at-Risk Boys May 31

Teacher of the year, Jody Brown of Morant Bay Primary School, is to wrap up Child Month activities in the parish with a symposium for at-risk boys on May 31. The event will be held at the Rudolf Elder Park in Morant Bay, under the theme ‘Today's Boys... Tomorrow's Men’. Mr. Brown, who topped a field of other candidates earlier...
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