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Chief Executive Officer of the CHASE Fund, William “Billy” Heaven, speaking at a ground-breaking ceremony held on Wednesday (February 2) for construction of the newly designed eastern entrance to the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens.
Chief Executive Officer of the CHASE Fund, William “Billy” Heaven, speaking at a ground-breaking ceremony held on Wednesday (February 2) for construction of the newly designed eastern entrance to the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens.

New Eastern Entrance For Hope Gardens

Ground was broken on Wednesday (February 2) for construction of a newly designed eastern entrance for the Hope Royal Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew. The project, being financed by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, is in...
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the House of Representatives on February 1.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the House of Representatives on February 1.

IDB Launches Book on Digital Transformation of Government
Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Corporate Communications Manager, Suzette Campbell says the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a part of the organization’s objective to energize the ecosystem.
Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Corporate Communications Manager, Suzette Campbell says the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a part of the organization’s objective to energize the ecosystem.

JBDC Launches ‘Entrepreneur Weekly’ Blog
Students participate in an exercise session as part of the ‘Jamaica Moves In School’ virtual tour, which stopped at The Queen’s High School in Kingston, recently. The tour will continue on April 29 and May 27 at locations are to be announced. The tour is organised by the Ministries of Health and Wellness, and Education and Youth, in collaboration with the Association of Principals and Vice Principals, and the Jamaica Association of Principals of Infant and Primary Schools. The initiative, which targets infant, primary and secondary schools, is intended to encourage and highlight healthy lifestyle as an important aspect of wellness.
Students participate in an exercise session as part of the ‘Jamaica Moves In School’ virtual tour, which stopped at The Queen’s High School in Kingston, recently. The tour will continue on April 29 and May 27 at locations are to be announced. The tour is organised by the Ministries of Health and Wellness, and Education and Youth, in collaboration with the Association of Principals and Vice Principals, and the Jamaica Association of Principals of Infant and Primary Schools. The initiative, which targets infant, primary and secondary schools, is intended to encourage and highlight healthy lifestyle as an important aspect of wellness.

PHOTOS: Jamaica Moves In School Virtual Tour
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a two-bedroom house to Lloyd Edwards (left) at 5 Grant’s Pen Avenue in St. Andrew on Wednesday (February 2). The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell, and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North East, Hon. Delroy Chuck.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), cuts the ribbon to hand over a two-bedroom house to Lloyd Edwards (left) at 5 Grant’s Pen Avenue in St. Andrew on Wednesday (February 2). The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Looking on (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell, and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North East, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Gov’t To Increase Delivery Of Units Under New Social Housing Programme

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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a virtual seminar on plans to launch a campaign to designate February 17 as Global Tourism Resilience Day, on Thursday, February 3.
Tourism

Campaign On For Global Tourism Resilience Day

The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) in Kingston will be launching a worldwide coordinated campaign with local, regional and international partners in a bid to designate February 17 as Global Tourism Resilience Day. Addressing a virtual forum on Thursday (February 3), Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, said that as part of efforts to bring more global...
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Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), displays a catch during his visit at the Anna Dallas Fish Farm in St. Catherine, on Wednesday (February 3). Looking on is Chief Technical Director, Special Projects in the Ministry, Courtney Cole (right). The Minister also visited Dolly B. Farms and Aqua Wilson Fish Farm in the parish. He also consulted with several fish farmers with a view to addressing challenges in the sector.
Fisheries

Fisheries Sector Being Strengthened

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says steps are being taken to strengthen the fisheries sector as part of efforts to expand food options for consumers. This is against the backdrop of increased prices for animal protein, particularly poultry products, which have been impacted by supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, as well as increased costs for transportation, packaging...
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Health & Wellness

“Close The Care Gap” For World Cancer Day

As the world celebrates World Cancer Day on Friday, February 4, the Westmoreland Health Department will place intense focus on cancer awareness, prevention and control to commemorate the day. World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4 to raise awareness about the non-communicable disease, which is the second leading cause of death globally. The theme for World Cancer Day...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), listens attentively to Senior Medical Officer at the Savanna-la-Mar Public Hospital in Westmoreland, Dr. Suman Vemu (centre,) during a tour of the new field hospital. Looking on is Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Bertel Moore. The facility, located on the grounds of the Savanna-la-Mar Public Hospital, was officially opened on Tuesday (February 2).
CoronavirusCOVID-19 VaccinationHealth & Wellness

Field Hospital For COVID-19 Patients Opens At Savanna-La-Mar Hospital

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Wednesday (February 2), officially opened a field hospital on the grounds of the Savanna-la-Mar Public Hospital in Westmoreland. The Minister said that the 50-bed capacity facility, which will accommodate coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, will help to ease the pressure on the main hospital. “The threat of COVID still exists, so...
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President of the Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals – St. Catherine, Rhamona Bromfield (left), presents packages containing school supplies and food items to Jonathan Grant High School student, Shennel Pinnock (second left), at the Clifton Basic School in St. Catherine, recently. Travorne Rodgers of Ascot High and Nicola Levy of Ascot Primary look on.
EducationYouth

Students From Clifton Community Receive School Supplies

The Kiwanis Club of Young Professionals – St. Catherine has donated school supplies and food items to basic, primary and high-school students from the Clifton community in the parish. During a recent function at the Clifton Basic School, more than 50 students were presented with packages containing notebooks, pens, pencils, sharpers, and erasers, and non-perishable food items such as flour,...
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Chief Executive Office, Real Estate Board (REB)/Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC), Sandra Garrick.
Housing

Contact Real Estate Board Before Entering Contractual Agreement

Persons looking to invest in real estate are being urged to contact the Real Estate Board (REB) before entering into any contractual agreement. This advice came from Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the REB/Commission of Strata Corporations (CSC), Sandra Garrick, during an interview with JIS News. “It is important to remind the public that before they enter into any real...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated right) and Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (seated left), sign the agreement for the establishment of a Smart Computer Lab at the Harry Watch Primary School in Manchester. Observing (from left, standing) are Principal of the school, Fitzroy Francis; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer; Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Regional Director for Region 5, Ottis Brown. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (February 2).
EducationTechnology

Harry Watch Primary School To Get Smart Computer Lab

The Harry Watch Primary School in rural Manchester is to be outfitted with a Smart Computer Lab that will provide students with access to information and communications technology (ICT) in a structured learning environment, to better prepare them for a digital future. The new lab, which is being funded by the Digicel Foundation at a cost of US$55,000, will be...
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