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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

A US$1.5 million Early Childhood Development Centre for Innovation is slated for construction in St. James East Central this year. This was announced by Tourism Minister and Member of Parliament, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who said it is intended to break...

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.

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).

PHOTOS: Free Wi-Fi Service for Allison

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

Black River Fire Station Rehabilitation Over 90 Per Cent Complete

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.

3 years ago 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...

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.

3 years ago 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....

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).

3 years ago 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).

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (right), listens as Canada’s Minister of International Development, Hon. Harjit Sajjan (left), makes a point. Occasion was a reception celebrating Jamaica’s Women Parliamentary Caucus, held recently at the official residence of the Canadian High Commission in Kingston. Sharing in the conversation is High Commissioner of Canada in Jamaica, Her Excellency, Emina Tudakovic.

3 years ago Gender Affairs

PHOTOS: Celebrating Jamaica’s Women Parliamentary Caucus

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Omar Sweeney.

3 years ago EducationInvestmentWorks / Construction

Salt Spring Primary Rehabilitation to be Completed February

Rehabilitation of the Salt Spring Primary and Infant School in St. James is set for completion next month, says Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney. The project, which commenced in September 2022, is being funded by JSIF at a cost of more than $34 million and is being undertaken in partnership with the Ministry of...

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).

3 years ago 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...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right) and Opposition Spokesperson on National Security, Senator Peter Bunting (second right), participate in the National Leadership Prayer Service, held on Sunday (January 15), at the Church of the Open Bible in Kingston.

3 years ago National Security and Peace

Strengthening Communities Main Focus of NLPB

The 43rd staging of the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) will be held on Thursday (January 19) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, under the theme ‘Strengthening Communities through Peace, Justice and Forgiveness’. Speaking at the Annual National Leadership Prayer Service, held at the Kingston Open Bible Church on Sunday (January 15), Chairman of the NLPB Committee, Rev. Sam...