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Bank Of Jamaica Further Reduces Monetary Accommodation

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announces its decision to increase the policy interest rate (the rate offered to deposit-taking institutions on overnight placements with BOJ) by 50 basis points to 2.50 per cent per annum, effective 21 December 2021. Accompanying this...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) and Founder and President of Youth for Excellence, Jénine Shepherd (left) receive a symbolic cheque for $750,000 from Vice President of the Toots Foundation, Leba Hibbert. The donation will facilitate the purchase of tablets for needy children from three primary schools. The handover ceremony was held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on Monday (December 20).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) and Founder and President of Youth for Excellence, Jénine Shepherd (left) receive a symbolic cheque for $750,000 from Vice President of the Toots Foundation, Leba Hibbert. The donation will facilitate the purchase of tablets for needy children from three primary schools. The handover ceremony was held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on Monday (December 20).

Students To Receive Tablets Through Toots Foundation Donation
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts-Risden. (File Photo)
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Collette Roberts-Risden. (File Photo)

Labour Ministry To Phase In Monthly Pension Payments Beginning January
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing a ceremony for the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) presentation of a cheque for $20 million to the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) for the establishment of a dedicated 24-hour television education channel. The presentation took place at the PBCJ in Kingston on December 17.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing a ceremony for the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) presentation of a cheque for $20 million to the Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica (PBCJ) for the establishment of a dedicated 24-hour television education channel. The presentation took place at the PBCJ in Kingston on December 17.

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), hands over a cheque valued at $144 million to Chief Executive Officer of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Kevin Allen (2nd right) for the construction of a new building under the hospital’s redevelopment project. The presentation took place at the facility in St. Andrew on Friday (December 17). Sharing in the occasion (from left) are: Medical Chief of Staff at UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce, and Senior Director at the hospital, Fitzgerald Mitchell.
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PHOTOS: Government Donates $144 Million to UHWI Redevelopment Project

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd left), hands over a cheque valued at $144 million to Chief Executive Officer of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Kevin Allen (2nd right) for the construction of a new building under the hospital’s redevelopment project. The presentation took place at the facility in St. Andrew on...
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Photo 1: Superintendent B, Infirmary (Acting), Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre, Michael Anderson (second right) accepts a gift from Justice of the Peace Cosmo Leroy Jowhill (third right) during the Justices of the Peace of Jamaica - Kingston Association - Christmas Care Packages Drive for inmates at the Tamarind Farm Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston on Thursday (Dec. 16). Also...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development , Hon. Desmond McKenzie, (foreground) gets a firsthand view of the progress of work on the new male ward being built at the Westmoreland Infirmary, during a tour of the project site recently. He is accompanied by Chief Executive Officer at the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Marvalyn Pitter (right); and Chief Engineering Officer at the Corporation, Ava Murdock.
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Male Ward at Westmoreland Infirmary to Be Completed Early 2022

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that construction of the new male ward at the Westmoreland Infirmary is progressing well and should be completed early next year. Minister McKenzie, who was speaking to journalists after a tour of the facility recently, said there is an urgency to complete the ward to accommodate social cases at...
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Western Regional Manager at the Urban Development Commission (UDC) Omar Simpson, gives greetings at the St. James Municipal Corporation’s Annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony held at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay on Monday (December 13)
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CCTV For Harmony Beach Park

Western Regional Manager at the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Omar Simpson, says Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St James will become the first public park to be outfitted with closed- circuit television (CCTV) that will be part of the country’s national surveillance programme, ‘JamaicaEye’. “From a security perspective, we intend to ensure that this becomes the first park that...
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Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right); Head Boy of St. Mary High School, Ajani Campbell (left) and Head Girl, Ashanna Douglas, inspect the driving simulator handed over by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) to St. Mary High School. The handover ceremony was held on Wednesday (December 15).
Transport

Travel Pal Security System for Commuters Who Use PPVS

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague says the ‘Travel Pal’ application (app) is in the final stages of completion for roll out shortly. The app, which is to be launched by the Transport Authority (TA), is a security mechanism. It will give commuters the tools to make their journeys safer by enabling them to use their mobile devices to...
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High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Runsung Masakui (left) is in discussion with Dr. Narasimha Yekreddu at a medical camp hosted by the High Commission earlier this year at the Constant Spring Library, 5 Cassava Piece Road, Kingston 8. Seated at right is a patient who visited the camp.
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Free Medical Camps in Kingston on Sunday

Corporate Area residents will benefit from three free medical camps scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 19. They will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Chandolu Global Healthcare; 11 Eastwood Park Road; the Good Samaritan Inn, 2 to 4 Geffrard Place; and the Constant Spring Library, 5 Cassava Piece Road. The health camps are being organised...
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