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Students of the New River Early Childhood Institution in St. Elizabeth take cover under their desks, during an earthquake and evacuation drill in January 2022.
Students of the New River Early Childhood Institution in St. Elizabeth take cover under their desks, during an earthquake and evacuation drill in January 2022.

January 8-14 Is Earthquake Awareness Week

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is spearheading a series of activities for Earthquake Awareness Week 2023 from January 8-14.  Under the theme: ‘Drop, Cover, Hold…Earthquake Readiness Is Within Your Control,’ the observance will see the ODPEM...
Members of staff at the charity organisation, Food For the Poor (FFP), prepare food packages at their Spanish Town, St. Catherine corporate offices, for distribution during the holiday season.
Members of staff at the charity organisation, Food For the Poor (FFP), prepare food packages at their Spanish Town, St. Catherine corporate offices, for distribution during the holiday season.

Food for the Poor Presents Packages to Needy Persons Islandwide
Director for the Restoring Human Independence (RHI) non-profit organisation, Richard Hall (second left), and RHI Psychologist for Mental and Behaviour Health, Dr. Lisa Hall (right), with team members (from left) Bobzie Allen and Janet Dyer, during a recent visit to the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Manchester.
Director for the Restoring Human Independence (RHI) non-profit organisation, Richard Hall (second left), and RHI Psychologist for Mental and Behaviour Health, Dr. Lisa Hall (right), with team members (from left) Bobzie Allen and Janet Dyer, during a recent visit to the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Manchester.

Residents of St. Elizabeth to Benefit from Free Mental Health Services
The late Ambassador Dr. Richard Bernal (left), speaks with Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), at the opening ceremony for the Mona School of Business and Management’s (MSBM) business and management conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston in July 2019. Listening (from second left) are auditor and taxation specialist, Allison Peart; conference chair, Dr. Indianna Minto-Coy; and Special Advisor to the UWI’s Vice Chancellor on Resource Development, Minna Israel.
The late Ambassador Dr. Richard Bernal (left), speaks with Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), at the opening ceremony for the Mona School of Business and Management’s (MSBM) business and management conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston in July 2019. Listening (from second left) are auditor and taxation specialist, Allison Peart; conference chair, Dr. Indianna Minto-Coy; and Special Advisor to the UWI’s Vice Chancellor on Resource Development, Minna Israel.

Ambassador Bernal Represented Jamaica with Honour and Dignity – PM
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), views the body of Retired Educator, Rev. Dr. Millicent McLean, during a service held at the Portmore Holiness Christian Church in St. Catherine on Thursday (December 5). With the Minister is Dr. McLean’s nephew, Dane Hudson.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), views the body of Retired Educator, Rev. Dr. Millicent McLean, during a service held at the Portmore Holiness Christian Church in St. Catherine on Thursday (December 5). With the Minister is Dr. McLean’s nephew, Dane Hudson.

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Attends Funeral Service for Retired Educator, Rev. Dr. Millicent Mclean

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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the signed Proclamation marking January 7 as ‘UWI Day’, to Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Dale Webber, during a courtesy call at King’s House in Kingston on Thursday (January 5). The Proclamation invites all citizens to reflect on the achievements of the institution and participate in celebratory activities in observance of the UWI’s 75th anniversary.
Education

PHOTOS: GG Proclaims January 7 as UWI Day

Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the signed Proclamation marking January 7 as ‘UWI Day’, to Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Dale Webber, during a courtesy call at King’s House in Kingston on Thursday (January 5). The Proclamation invites all citizens to reflect on the achievements...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the audience during the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ conference, at the National Arena in Kingston on Wednesday (January 4).
Education

Gov’t to Discuss the Consequences of Crime with Students

The Government is looking to facilitate face-to-face engagements with students in their schools, to educate them on the consequences of gang involvement and participating in gun crimes and other illegal activities. This was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while speaking during the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ conference at the National Arena in Kingston on...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses members of the congregation during the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ conference, held at the National Arena, in Kingston, on Wednesday (January 4). Seated at left is Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Mark Golding.
Health & Wellness

Government to Partner with the Church to Tackle Mental Health Issues

The Government will be pursuing a direct and deliberate programme, in partnership with the church, to provide robust intervention that supports mental health in the population. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ conference, held at the National Arena, in Kingston, today (January 4). “We need to start a...
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The Mobile office units used by the Transport Authority.
Transport

Motor Vehicle Examinations to Start January 9

The Transport Authority will begin motor-vehicle examinations on Monday, January 9, in preparation for the renewal of road licences that expire on March 31, 2023. The early commencement of examinations is to facilitate the timely submission of road licence applications come February 1, 2023, which is the start of the 2023/24 road-licensing period. A press release from the Authority, said...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke.
Finance & Public Service

Paternity Leave with Pay Now in Effect

Paternity leave with pay for fathers of newborns in the public sector and adoption leave for parents adopting and bringing a new child into the home are now in effect. These leave entitlements for the public-sector workers took effect on January 1. Both categories will be entitled to 20 working days’ leave with pay. The increase of paid maternity leave...
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Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson
Social Security

JCF Members Charged to Take Solution-Driven Approach into New Year

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, has charged members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to approach the new year with optimism and a solution-driven approach. “If we are a good Force and only getting better, that becomes our mantra, and if our personal mantra is our lives are good and only getting better and we repeat that, that...
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