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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

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.
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.

PHOTOS: GG Proclaims January 7 as UWI Day
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).
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).

Gov’t to Discuss the Consequences of Crime with Students
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.
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.

Government to Partner with the Church to Tackle Mental Health Issues
The Mobile office units used by the Transport Authority.
The Mobile office units used by the Transport Authority.

Motor Vehicle Examinations to Start January 9

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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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Correctional Officer at the Metcalfe Street Secure Juvenile Remand Centre in Kingston, Donovan Small (left), presents a boxed cooked meal and bottled water to 27-year-old Paul Lawrence in St. Ann’s Bay, St Ann, on Monday (January 2) as part of his annual New Year’s Day feeding programme.
Community

Hot Meals for the Homeless and Most Vulnerable in St. Ann

Scores of homeless persons and some of St. Ann's most vulnerable residents were treated to hot meals on Monday, January 2 by Correctional Officer and Philanthropist, Donovan Small, in collaboration with members of the Bamboo United Pentecostal Church. Mr. Small and his team of 16 volunteers distributed 550 meals across the communities of St. Ann’s Bay, Bamboo, Lillyfield and Philadelphia...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), congratulates Mickay Martin (seated,) on the birth of her daughter at the Spanish Town Hospital on January 1. Also sharing the moment are (from second left) Acting Director of Nursing Services, Candice Thompson, Registered Nurse Midwife, Kerrian Lawes and Medical Representative, R.A. Williams Distributors Limited, Camile Slater.
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn Visits Spanish Town Hospital on New Year’s Day

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), congratulates Mickay Martin (seated,) on the birth of her daughter at the Spanish Town Hospital on January 1. Also sharing the moment are (from second left) Acting Director of Nursing Services, Candice Thompson, Registered Nurse Midwife, Kerrian Lawes and Medical Representative, R.A. Williams Distributors Limited, Camile...
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