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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), engages with senior citizens at the National Thanksgiving Church Service in observance of Senior Citizens
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), engages with senior citizens at the National Thanksgiving Church Service in observance of Senior Citizens' Month 2024 at the Port Maria Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church in St. Mary on Saturday (Sept. 14).

PHOTOS: Senior Citizens’ Month National Thanksgiving Church Service

   
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (third left), delivers remarks during a courtesy call by an Organisation of American States (OAS) delegation on the Caucus of Women Parliamentarians, at Gordon House on Friday (Sept. 13).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (third left), delivers remarks during a courtesy call by an Organisation of American States (OAS) delegation on the Caucus of Women Parliamentarians, at Gordon House on Friday (Sept. 13).

PHOTOS: Senator Johnson Smith Meets with OAS Delegation at Gordon House
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer (right), is in discussion with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Nation’s Choice, Donald McDonald; Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) Director for the Caribbean and Mexico, Orjan Olsen; Chief Executive Officer, National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy and Counselor for the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Havanna, Cuba, Susanne Karine Gjonnes. Occasion was the NSC’s Social Event, themed:
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer (right), is in discussion with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Nation’s Choice, Donald McDonald; Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) Director for the Caribbean and Mexico, Orjan Olsen; Chief Executive Officer, National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy and Counselor for the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Havanna, Cuba, Susanne Karine Gjonnes. Occasion was the NSC’s Social Event, themed: 'A Tasteful Exchange: Norway Meets Jamaica,' on Thursday (Sept. 12) at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston.

PHOTOS: Norwegian Seafood Council Social Event
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), is in light conversation with Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan Jose Gonzalez Mijares (centre) and Industry and Investment Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Occasion was a reception to mark the 214th Anniversary of Mexico’s independence, hosted by the Ambassador at his official residence in Kingston on Friday (Sept. 13).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), is in light conversation with Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan Jose Gonzalez Mijares (centre) and Industry and Investment Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill. Occasion was a reception to mark the 214th Anniversary of Mexico’s independence, hosted by the Ambassador at his official residence in Kingston on Friday (Sept. 13).

PHOTOS: Mexico’s 214th Anniversary of Independence Reception
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers an address at the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Public Policy Strenghtening Workshop held on Saturday (Sept.14), at the AC Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers an address at the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) Public Policy Strenghtening Workshop held on Saturday (Sept.14), at the AC Hotel in Kingston.

PHOTOS: International Republican Institute’s Public Policy Strenghtening Workshop

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Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) participate in the 3K Run/Walk at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on Saturday (Sept. 14). The event was part of activities organised by the Ministry of Health and Wellness to mark Caribbean Wellness Day. Observed across the region, the day aimed to raise awareness and mobilise action around the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, which are leading causes of death and disability in the region.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Caribbean Wellness Day

Members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) participate in the 3K Run/Walk at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on Saturday (Sept. 14). The event was part of activities organised by the Ministry of Health and Wellness to mark Caribbean Wellness Day. Observed across the region, the day aimed to raise awareness and mobilise action around the...
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General Manager at the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), Yolanda Drakapoulos (left), presents a scholarship certificate to Chameka Baker, one of 14 tertiary-level scholars, who have benefitted under the JBI Hoilett/Lambert Scholarship. The presentation was made at the official launch of the scholarship at the JBI’s Hope Gardens location in St. Andrew on Friday (Sept. 13).
Education

$7 Million Awarded to Students Under JBI Hoilett/Lambert Scholarship

Fourteen tertiary-level students have benefited from scholarships totaling $7 million under the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) Hoilett/Lambert Scholarship. The presentations were made during the official launch of the scholarship programme at the JBI’s Hope Gardens location in St. Andrew on Friday (Sept. 13) The students, who are from bauxite-producing parishes across the island, received $500,000 each to support their studies...
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Parish Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC) in Portland, Karl Coke (left), presents a Certificate of Recognition to Treasurer of the Buff Bay Development Area Committee (DAC), George Brown, at the staging of the inaugural Portland DAC Retreat held recently at Barhanna Vista Lodge in Port Antonio. The event, organised by the SDC through its Participatory Governance Programme, focused on community leadership and development.
Development

Portland Community Leaders Benefit From SDC Development Retreat

Eighty-three community leaders from various development areas participated in the inaugural Portland Development Area Committee (DAC) Retreat, hosted by the Social Development Commission (SDC). Held at Barhanna Vista Lodge in Port Antonio under the theme ‘Connect, Grow, Thrive: Building Stronger Communities Together,’ the event had the objective of inspiring collaboration and growth among local leaders. This is in keeping with...
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Principal, Swallowfield Primary and Infant School, Jacqueline Bailey (second right), assists Director, Donor and Partnership Management, National Education Trust, Keisha Johnson (third right), in cutting the ribbon symbolising the official handover of a peace garden at the institution, today (September 13). They are joined by stakeholders and children at the institution, located at 11 Whitehall Avenue in St. Andrew.
Education

Swallowfield Primary Gets Peace Garden

Students at the Swallowfield Primary and Infant School now have access to a therapeutic space at their institution, where they can also learn ways to promote peace, well-being, and conflict resolution. A peace garden was formally handed over at a ceremony at the school, located at 11 Whitehall Avenue in Kingston, on September 13. Nineteen entities collaborated with the National...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second row, third left), shares a photo opportunity with winners of the 2024 National Reading Competition and officials of the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) during a recent courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister. The winners are (front row from left) Fantasia Edwards (15-20 age group); Yendi Burke (9-11 age group); Athena Whyte (6-8 age group); Ugochukwu Dureke (21 and older age group); and Daniel Lyle (12-14 age group). The JLS members (in back row from left) are Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing, Royane Green; Senior Librarian, Dionne Barnett; Director General, Maureen Thompson; Senior Director, Kishma Simpson and Senior Librarian, Merlene Walker.
EducationYouth

PHOTOS: PM Meets With National Reading Competition Winner

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second row, third left), shares a photo opportunity with winners of the 2024 National Reading Competition and officials of the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) during a recent courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister. The winners are (front row from left) Fantasia Edwards (15-20 age group); Yendi Burke (9-11 age group);...
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Director, Licensing and Registration at Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BCLC), Vivian Nunes.
Development

BGLC Urges Compliance With Licensing Regulations

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is calling on all gaming machine owners and operators to ensure compliance with licensing regulations. Director of Licensing and Registration, Vivian Nunes, said that locally made gaming equipment, namely poker boxes and slot machines, must be fully licensed before individuals can commence their operation. He warns that failure to comply can lead to...
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