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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.

Mental Health Toolkit for Athletes to Be Launched Later This Year

A Mental Health Toolkit for use by athletes, coaches and other support personnel is expected to be launched later this year. Making her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8, Minister of Culture,...
Senior Archivist at the Jamaica Archives and Records Department, Racquel Innerarity, carefully checks the Minutes of the Education Board 1833-1859 – the Jamaica Free School, just one of the many records archived at the Department. Mrs. Innerarity says all are welcome to access records because they belong to all Jamaicans.
Senior Archivist at the Jamaica Archives and Records Department, Racquel Innerarity, carefully checks the Minutes of the Education Board 1833-1859 – the Jamaica Free School, just one of the many records archived at the Department. Mrs. Innerarity says all are welcome to access records because they belong to all Jamaicans.

Explore Island’s Rich History at Jamaica Archives and Records Department
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

Improved Insurance Coverage for Athletes
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), listens as Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (right), explains a key aspect of the Station Records Management System being implemented within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), during a live demonstration of how the system works, at the Harbour View Police Station in the Kingston Eastern Division, on Thursday (June 9). Also pictured is State Minister in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne. The system will facilitate electronic recording of reports, complaints, and administrative entries by the police. It was introduced at the Harbour View Police Station in April and is the first of the 24 stations targeted to benefit under the initial phase of the project.
Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second left), listens as Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson (right), explains a key aspect of the Station Records Management System being implemented within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), during a live demonstration of how the system works, at the Harbour View Police Station in the Kingston Eastern Division, on Thursday (June 9). Also pictured is State Minister in the National Security Ministry, Hon. Zavia Mayne. The system will facilitate electronic recording of reports, complaints, and administrative entries by the police. It was introduced at the Harbour View Police Station in April and is the first of the 24 stations targeted to benefit under the initial phase of the project.

Minister Pleased with Rollout of Station Records Management System
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Thursday (June 9).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Thursday (June 9).

Mayor Calls on Jamaicans to Protect Water Systems

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.
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$15 Million Invested in Nurturing Young Cricket Talent

The Cricket Incubator programme, aimed at unearthing a new generation of players, will be expanded. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said that the Government, through the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), will invest $15 million in 120 schools to spot and nurture talent for the national programme. She said the initiative involves partnership with the Jamaica...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.
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20 Schools and Communities Equipped with Playing Surfaces

The Sports Development Foundation (SDF) spent more than $117 million in the last financial year to instal 20 playing surfaces in schools and communities. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, in making the disclosure said that the initiative will be ramped up this financial year. “Reigniting lives and livelihoods also includes infrastructure and programmes to nurture...
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Vaccination Blitz Sites June 11-12 , 2022

The Ministry of Health & Wellness invites members of the public to attend a vaccination site on Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12, 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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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. Listening to the Minister
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A $20-Million Special Welfare Fund For Sports, Culture, Entertainment Practitioners

A $20-million special welfare fund is being established for sports, culture and entertainment practitioners who fall on hard times. Making the announcement during her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the Fund will be managed by a committee led by Mike...
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Community Relations Manager at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Tanisha Miller, addresses a recent mental health forum for parents and students, held at Paul Mountain Primary School in St. Catherine.
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ECC Encourages Parents To Utilise Services Of Parent Places

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is urging parents to utilise services provided at its 74 Parenting Places, to ensure that they can manage demanding situations in child-rearing. Making the call at a recent mental health forum for parents and students, held at Paul Mountain Primary School in St. Catherine, Community Relations Manager at the Commission, Tanisha Miller, said once parents...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
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Thanksgiving Services For Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference

Jamaicans at home and abroad can participate in two thanksgiving services this weekend for the upcoming Jamaica 60 Diaspora Conference. The first service will be held on Saturday, June 11, at Apple Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church in Markham, Canada, beginning at 11:00 a.m. while the other will take place on Sunday, June 12, at Waltham Park New Testament Church of...
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