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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), checks out the newly launched mental health support chatline for youth, ‘U-Matter’, via his cellular phone. Observing (from left) are Director, Caribbean Child Development Centre (CCDC) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Ceceile Minott; United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Country Representative to Jamaica, Mariko Kagoshima; Mental Health Advocate and educator, Clan Carthy High School, George Walker; and member of the U-Report Youth Council, Ree-anna Robinson. The chatline, which provides support for youth aged 16 to 24, was launched during a ceremony at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Emergency Operation Centre, in New Kingston, on Tuesday (March 22). It was developed by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in partnership with UNICEF and the CCDC.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), checks out the newly launched mental health support chatline for youth, ‘U-Matter’, via his cellular phone. Observing (from left) are Director, Caribbean Child Development Centre (CCDC) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Ceceile Minott; United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Country Representative to Jamaica, Mariko Kagoshima; Mental Health Advocate and educator, Clan Carthy High School, George Walker; and member of the U-Report Youth Council, Ree-anna Robinson. The chatline, which provides support for youth aged 16 to 24, was launched during a ceremony at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Emergency Operation Centre, in New Kingston, on Tuesday (March 22). It was developed by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, in partnership with UNICEF and the CCDC.

Mental Health Support Chatline for Young Persons Launched

Young persons, aged 16 to 24, have been provided with another safe space to talk about their challenges and concerns, with the launch of U-Matter, a new mental health support chatline catering to this cohort. The chatline was developed at...
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks in the House of Representatives on March 22.
Labour and Social Security Minister, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks in the House of Representatives on March 22.

House Approves Minimum Wage Orders
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right); Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, display a cheque valued at US$210,936, granted to the NSWMA to purchase two compactor trucks, at a ceremony held on March 22 at the Ministry, Hagley Park Road in St. Andrew.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right); Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, display a cheque valued at US$210,936, granted to the NSWMA to purchase two compactor trucks, at a ceremony held on March 22 at the Ministry, Hagley Park Road in St. Andrew.

NSWMA Gets Grant To Purchase Trucks
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) shares in conversation with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) shares in conversation with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23).

PHOTOS: The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge At The OPM
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, engage in an animated discussion during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge, engage in an animated discussion during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23).

PHOTOS: His Royal Highness, The Duke Of Cambridge And The Prime Minister

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge (second right,) on his arrival at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23). Looking on from (second left) are the Prime Minister’s wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; Chief of State Protocol, Ambassador Sandra Grant Griffiths; and Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge.
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PHOTOS: Their Royal Highnesses Meet With The Most Honourable PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge (second right,) on his arrival at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (March 23). Looking on from (second left) are the Prime Minister’s wife, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness; Chief of State Protocol, Ambassador Sandra Grant Griffiths; and Her Royal Highness, the...
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His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge (left), is greeted by Acting Principal of Shortwood Teachers’ College, Claudette Barrett-March (second right) on arrival at the institution in St. Andrew this morning (March 23). Sharing the moment are Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (second left) and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer (right). Making the introductions is Chief of State Protocol, Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Sandra Grant Griffiths.
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PHOTOS: Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Arrive At Shortwood Teachers’ College

His Royal Highness, the Duke of Cambridge (left), is greeted by Acting Principal of Shortwood Teachers’ College, Claudette Barrett-March (second right) on arrival at the institution in St. Andrew this morning (March 23). Sharing the moment are Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Cambridge (second left) and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer (right)....
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(FILE) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, delivering the closing 2022/23 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 22).
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Government To Pay 20 Per Cent Of Electricity Bill For Low-Income Households

More than 450,000 low- and middle-income households, consuming up to 200 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity per month, will receive a 20 per cent contribution towards their bill payments over the next four months, under the Government’s proposed We CARE Energy Co-Pay Programme. This is expected to largely benefit persons earning smaller incomes, including vendors, security guards, housekeepers, household workers,...
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Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, try their hand at playing the drums, during a visit to the Trench Town Culture Yard on Tuesday (March 22), shortly after their arrival in the island for a three-day Official Visit. They are joined by Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), and artistes from the area.
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PHOTOS: Their Royal Highnesses Visit Trench Town Culture Yard

Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, try their hand at playing the drums, during a visit to the Trench Town Culture Yard on Tuesday (March 22), shortly after their arrival in the island for a three-day Official Visit. They are joined by Minister of Culture, Gender Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), State Minister, Hon....
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Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are warmly greeted by residents of Trench Town, during a visit to the community on Tuesday (March 22), shortly after their arrival in the island. Their Royal Highnesses are on an Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24 as part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of the Coronation of Her Majesty The Queen.
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PHOTOS: Their Royal Highnesses Visit Trench Town

Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are warmly greeted by residents of Trench Town, during a visit to the community on Tuesday (March 22), shortly after their arrival in the island. Their Royal Highnesses are on an Official Visit to Jamaica from March 22 to 24 as part of celebrations marking the 70th Anniversary (Platinum Jubilee) of...
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