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Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (eighth left), is with finalists in the LASCO/Nurse and Nursing Student of the Year Competition, during a meeting at King’s House in Kingston on Monday (July 18). The competition, staged by LASCO Distributors Limited in collaboration with the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), recognises and pays tribute to outstanding members of the nursing profession.
Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (eighth left), is with finalists in the LASCO/Nurse and Nursing Student of the Year Competition, during a meeting at King’s House in Kingston on Monday (July 18). The competition, staged by LASCO Distributors Limited in collaboration with the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), recognises and pays tribute to outstanding members of the nursing profession.

PHOTOS: Lady Allen Meets with Lasco/Nurse and Nursing Student of The Year Competition Finalists

Chief Technical Director (Acting) in the Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers.
Chief Technical Director (Acting) in the Ministry of National Security, Shauna Trowers.

Vital Services Provided at Fairs Hosted by National Security Ministry
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COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Saturday, July 16, 2022
Branch Manager, Sagicor Hope Road, Claudette Ramdanie (right), assists in displaying the demonstration cheque in the value of $2.5 million, which represents sponsorship of this year’s Teach the Youth Programme by Sagicor Foundation. Others (from left) are: President of the Students Union Council Tavoy Barrett, volunteer representing HEART Trust/NSTA Ddjonaa Thomas; and Director of Community Services Avion Shaw. They were at the launch of this year’s Teach the Youth programme which is being hosted under the theme: ‘Bridging the Gap; Rebuilding the Future’.
Branch Manager, Sagicor Hope Road, Claudette Ramdanie (right), assists in displaying the demonstration cheque in the value of $2.5 million, which represents sponsorship of this year’s Teach the Youth Programme by Sagicor Foundation. Others (from left) are: President of the Students Union Council Tavoy Barrett, volunteer representing HEART Trust/NSTA Ddjonaa Thomas; and Director of Community Services Avion Shaw. They were at the launch of this year’s Teach the Youth programme which is being hosted under the theme: ‘Bridging the Gap; Rebuilding the Future’.

Sagicor Foundation Puts $2.5M in Youth Summer Programme
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth from left), is joined by other government ministers and representatives from China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) in the ground breaking for the US$274.5 million Montego Bay Perimeter Road project at Ironshore in St. James on Saturday (July 16).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth from left), is joined by other government ministers and representatives from China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) in the ground breaking for the US$274.5 million Montego Bay Perimeter Road project at Ironshore in St. James on Saturday (July 16).

Over US$270M for MoBay Bypass Road Project

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Education

Study Grants Available for Public Sector Workers and Their Children

Applications are now open for the Public Sector Education Grants. The grants which are being offered through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service are open to qualified public sector officers and their children as of July 11. The closing date to apply is August 19. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Strategic Workforce Planning, Donovan Leon noted that...
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(From left) Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck presents a certificate of participation in the Restorative Justice Workshop to representatives from Cambridge High School in St. James. They are student, Trisha-Gaye Wallace; Principal Harry Hanson; Parent, Nadia Brown and Dean of Discipline, Primrose Barnett. The award ceremony was held at the Jamaica College Auditorium in St. Andrew Friday (July 15).
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Training Underway for Conflict Resolution in Schools

In an effort to promote positive behavioural change and management of conflict within schools, 2398 participants across 81 schools were trained in conflict resolution. The schools include 78 high and 24 primary, and were grouped under phase one of the Restorative Justice Workshops for students, teachers, and parents. Training was conducted from May 9 to July 1 and was led...
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Don’t Repeat the Errors of Past Generations Prime Minister Holness Urges 2022 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) Participants

Government Will Continue to Invest in Programmes That Will Give Young People Hope for a Brighter Future. Six thousand (6000) young people will be deployed across various Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government following the launch of the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) 2022. Speaking at the launch ceremony at the Manning’s School in Westmoreland yesterday (July 15, 2022), Prime...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), accepts an award from Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during the launch of the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) at the Mannings School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland on Friday (July 15).
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6000 Young People to be Employed This Summer

A total of 6000 youngsters from across Jamaica will be engaged in gainful employment over a six-week period under the Government’s Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP). The national initiative, which is in its sixth year, was officially launched at the Mannings School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland on Friday (July 15) by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and Minister of...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated), speaks with Head Boy, Three Hills Primary, Kevaughn Gordon, during a tour of the school’s new computer/multipurpose centre. The facility, which was established at a value of approximately $4.4 million, was donated to the school by Couples Resorts, Tower Isle. Looking on are (from left) the school’s principal, Slean Harris; Head Girl, Jestina Marsh; and grade five student, Kedeka Edwards. The handover ceremony was held on Thursday (July 14) at the school’s location in Charles Town, St. Mary.
Education

Three Hills Primary Gets State-of-the-Art Computer Centre

The Three Hills Primary School in Charles Town, St. Mary, now has a state-of-the-art computer/multipurpose centre to support the educational development of the students. The fully equipped facility boasts 10 new computers, chairs, desks, multimedia projector, white screen, and air conditioning. It is part of a $4.4-million project undertaken by Couples Resorts Tower Isle, which includes provision of outdoor recreational...
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COVID-19 Vaccination Sites July 16 & 17, 2022

The Ministry of Health & Wellness invites members of the public to attend a vaccination site on Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19, 2022 to receive their first, second or booster dose of the AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sinopharm or Johnson & Johnson vaccine for persons 18 years and older. Jamaicans 12 years and older will also be offered the first or second...
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