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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (centre), in conversation wit Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen and Race Director, Running Events Jamaica, Alfred “Frano” Francis, during the launch of the inaugural EU-Jamaica 5K Run, which will be held in downtown Kingston in March. The launch was held at the EU Office in Kingston on Thursday (January 12).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon Dr. Horace Chang (centre), in conversation wit Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Marianne Van Steen and Race Director, Running Events Jamaica, Alfred “Frano” Francis, during the launch of the inaugural EU-Jamaica 5K Run, which will be held in downtown Kingston in March. The launch was held at the EU Office in Kingston on Thursday (January 12).

EU to Host 5k Run to Highlight Partnership with Country

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica will host its first 5k Run on Sunday, March 12 in downtown Kingston, to increase public awareness of its partnership with the country in matters such as crime and violence. The...
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), greets Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), on arrival at the East Central St. James Education Fund 25th anniversary dinner at the Half Moon Hotel Conference Centre in Montego Bay, on January 14.
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), greets Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), on arrival at the East Central St. James Education Fund 25th anniversary dinner at the Half Moon Hotel Conference Centre in Montego Bay, on January 14.

Early Childhood Development Centre for Innovation to be Built in St. James
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, points to three of four retrofitted ambulances, which were among six vehicles officially handed over to the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) at the entity’s offices in Mandeville, Manchester, on Friday (January 13).
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, points to three of four retrofitted ambulances, which were among six vehicles officially handed over to the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) at the entity’s offices in Mandeville, Manchester, on Friday (January 13).

SRHA Gets New Vehicles
Member of Parliament for Manchester North Eastern, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), unveils the Universal Service Fund (USF) community WI-FI sign, following the launch of the service in Craighead Square in Manchester on Friday (January 13). At left is Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes.
Member of Parliament for Manchester North Eastern, Hon. Audley Shaw (second left), unveils the Universal Service Fund (USF) community WI-FI sign, following the launch of the service in Craighead Square in Manchester on Friday (January 13). At left is Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Daniel Dawes.

PHOTOS: Craighead, Manchester Gets Free Community Wi-Fi
Member of Parliament, Manchester North Eastern, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre) and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (second left), are surrounded by students from the Zion Hill Primary School at the launch of free community WI-FI in Allison, Manchester, on Friday (January13).
Member of Parliament, Manchester North Eastern, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre) and Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes (second left), are surrounded by students from the Zion Hill Primary School at the launch of free community WI-FI in Allison, Manchester, on Friday (January13).

PHOTOS: Free Wi-Fi Service for Allison

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The current state of the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth. (FILE Photo)
Local Government

Black River Fire Station Rehabilitation Over 90 Per Cent Complete

Renovation of the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth, being done at a cost of $60 million, is more than 90 per cent complete. This was disclosed by new Acting Superintendent of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) St. Elizabeth Division, Emrick Needham. Addressing the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Black River on January 12, Superintendent Needham indicated...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), converses with Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) and Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Godfrey Dyer, on his arrival for Mr. Bartlett’s 25th Anniversary Scholarship Programme ceremony, held at the Half Moon Hotel, Montego Bay, on January 14.
Local Government

Government Pursues Strategy To Transform Solid Waste Management

The Government is embarking on a strategy to transform municipal waste management, where disposal dumps, such as Riverton, St. Andrew and Retirement, St. James, will be permanently closed, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking at an education fundraiser at the Half Moon Hotel, Montego Bay, on January 14, Mr. Holness said what currently exists as it relates...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), engages in light conversation with medical and health professionals, who are among three teams visiting the island to conduct surgeries over the next two weeks. Occasion was a welcome reception held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Sunday (January 15). From left are Anaesthesiologist, Dr. Carlene Broderick; Registered Nurse, Heather Tucker; and Perfusionist, David Fallon.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Dr. Tufton Welcomes Medical Missions

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second right), engages in light conversation with medical and health professionals, who are among three teams visiting the island to conduct surgeries over the next two weeks. Occasion was a welcome reception held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Sunday (January 15). From left are Anaesthesiologist, Dr....
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, (centre) is flanked by young people from Future Leaders of Jamaica, during the organisation’s Parents’ Workshop held at the University of the West Indies, Mona in St. Andrew on Saturday (January 14). Next to the Minister is Executive Director of Future Leaders of Jamaica, Dwight Green (left) and Director, Thornia Smith (right).
Youth

PHOTOS: Future Leaders of Jamaica Parents’ Workshop

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, (centre) is flanked by young people from Future Leaders of Jamaica, during the organisation’s Parents’ Workshop held at the University of the West Indies, Mona in St. Andrew on Saturday (January 14). Next to the Minister is Executive Director of Future Leaders of Jamaica, Dwight Green (left) and Director, Thornia Smith (right).
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), uses medical equipment to screen the eyes of Coordinator of the Cuba-Jamaica Eye Care Programme in the Ministry, Natasha Biggs (left). looking on are Ophthalmologist, Dr. Mayra Chaveco Almamza (second right), and Programme Overseer, Dr. Katia Ochoa Aguilera. Dr. Tufton toured the eyecare facility, located at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kingston, on Friday (January 13).
Health & Wellness

Cuba-Jamaica Eye Programme Set to Resume This Year

Approximately 12,000 Jamaicans awaiting medical procedures under the Cuba-Jamaica Eye Programme, will commence receiving treatment when the engagement resumes, following a three-year hiatus. The programme, which is set to restart during the first quarter of this year, was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 6,000 persons had visited clinics where the programme was being administered, prior to its...
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