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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), pauses for a photo with ILAH’s Lemon-Aid Stand For Kids Foundation Founder, Imani-Leigh Hall (centre) and Sagicor Bank Manchester, Branch Manager, Kavon Walker, during a visit to the Foundation’s summer camp at Manchester High School, on Friday (July 22). A donation of $3.5 million from Sagicor has helped the Foundation to stage a three-week literacy and numeracy programme, benefitting over 100 students.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), pauses for a photo with ILAH’s Lemon-Aid Stand For Kids Foundation Founder, Imani-Leigh Hall (centre) and Sagicor Bank Manchester, Branch Manager, Kavon Walker, during a visit to the Foundation’s summer camp at Manchester High School, on Friday (July 22). A donation of $3.5 million from Sagicor has helped the Foundation to stage a three-week literacy and numeracy programme, benefitting over 100 students.

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Visits ILAH’s Lemon-Aid Stand for Kids Foundation Summer Camp

Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster (seated, second from left), and Parish Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Ornella Lewis (seated, third from left), with Shelter Managers who were honoured during a Shelter Management Symposium & Awards Ceremony at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz, on Thursday (July 21).
Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster (seated, second from left), and Parish Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Ornella Lewis (seated, third from left), with Shelter Managers who were honoured during a Shelter Management Symposium & Awards Ceremony at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz, on Thursday (July 21).

St. Elizabeth Shelter Managers Honoured
Flyer outlining activities in Manchester.
Flyer outlining activities in Manchester.

Manchester Stages Pre-Independence Activities
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (right) greets, Tourism Trainer/Farmer, Donovan Haughton (centre) during a visit to the Bunkers Hill Cultural Xperience and River Tours in Wakefield, Trelawny on Thursday (July 21). Looking on is Special Advisor and Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association (CHTA) Frank Comito (left).
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (right) greets, Tourism Trainer/Farmer, Donovan Haughton (centre) during a visit to the Bunkers Hill Cultural Xperience and River Tours in Wakefield, Trelawny on Thursday (July 21). Looking on is Special Advisor and Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourist Association (CHTA) Frank Comito (left).

Showcasing a ‘Cultural Xperience’
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), is assisted by Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Mary South East, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left), to turn on the improved Iterboreale well pump in St. Mary on July 21. Observing (from third left) are: National Water Commission’s (NWC) Regional Manager, Richard Williams; His Worship the Mayor of Port Maria, Richard Creary and MP for St. Mary Central, Dr. Morais Guy.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), is assisted by Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Mary South East, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left), to turn on the improved Iterboreale well pump in St. Mary on July 21. Observing (from third left) are: National Water Commission’s (NWC) Regional Manager, Richard Williams; His Worship the Mayor of Port Maria, Richard Creary and MP for St. Mary Central, Dr. Morais Guy.

PHOTOS: St. Mary Pumping Station Improvement Complete

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Custos of St. Thomas, Marcia Bennett, addresses the commissioning ceremony for 40 new Justices of the Peace in the parish on Thursday (July 21) at the Yallahs Baptist Church.
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‘If in Doubt, Do Not Sign’, St Thomas Custos Cautions JPs

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are again being cautioned against malpractices that put the noble office into disrepute, and to seek out alternative measures when they become doubtful in situations. The latest warning comes from St. Thomas Custos, Marcia Bennett, who argued that individual wrongdoings are often attributed to all Justices, “and the public now questions our integrity”. Speaking at...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left) presents Psychiatric Nursing Aide at the Bellevue Hospital, Anthony Phillips, with the ‘Outstanding Team Partnership Award’ in recognition of his contributions to the sector, during the institution’s Staff Wellness Day and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday (June 20). The event forms part of activities for National Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month (July) and was held at the Hospital’s Windward Road location in St. Andrew. The Bellevue Hospital is mandated to provide psychiatric and rehabilitative care for the mentally ill.
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Services and Facilities at Bellevue Hospital to be Expanded

A new 100-bed neuropsychiatric facility is to be established at the Bellevue Hospital, as part of structural reorganisation of the institution to improve operations and improve service delivery. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton made the disclosure at the Bellevue Hospital’s ‘Staff Wellness Day and Awards Ceremony’ held on Wednesday (July 20). He said the reorganisation will...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), in discussion with Member of Parliament for St. Mary Central, Dr Morais Guy (left), and Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Richard Creary, while on a tour of the fire-damaged Highgate Market in St. Mary on July 21.
Local Government

Renovation of Highgate Market to Be Done on Phased Basis

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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), in discussion with National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Executive Director, Audley Gordon.
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Plans Advanced for Purchase of Additional Garbage Trucks

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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated, front row seventh right) and Custos of St. Thomas, Marcia Bennett (seated, front row sixth right), with the 40 newly minted Justices of the Peace in St. Thomas during a commissioning ceremony on Thursday (July 21) at the Yallahs Baptist Church in the parish.
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40 New JPs Commissioned for St. Thomas

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is calling on Justices of the Peace (JPs) to exercise humility in their duties. Addressing the commissioning ceremony for 40 new JPs in St. Thomas on Thursday (July 21), Minister Chuck lamented, “Far too many Justices of the Peace lack humility. There is no doubt that as JPs you have an important standing in your...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), tests the water supply system following a tour of the Flower Hill Water Supply Improvement Project in St. James on July 20. Sharing the moment are National Water Commission (NWC) Production Manager for Trelawny and St. James, Fitzgerald Roach (left) and Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Homer Davis.
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Illegal Connections Affecting Operations of NWC

Efforts to provide potable water to communities islandwide are being stymied by illegal connections to National Water Commission (NWC) pipelines. This was noted by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, following a tour of the Coral Gardens/Flower Hill Water Supply Improvement Project in St. James on July 20. The...
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