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Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D'Oyen Smith (right); Parish Programme Specialist, Vector Control, Stephanese Bailey (centre); and Councillor, Trinityville Division, Dean Jones, at a World Mosquito Day observance on August 20, at the Prospect Primary School in Danvers Pen.

Mosquito Fight Intensifies in Trinityville Health District in St. Thomas

Four communities in the Trinityville Health District in St. Thomas have been targeted for a mosquito breeding-prevention initiative by the parish’s Health Department. Spring Garden, Stewart Field, Trinityville and Danvers Pen residents are to benefit from a series of mosquito-fighting...
Chief Executive Officer, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, addresses the recent handover ceremony for boats and engines to fishers, at the NFA’s Black River office in St. Elizabeth.
Chief Executive Officer, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, addresses the recent handover ceremony for boats and engines to fishers, at the NFA’s Black River office in St. Elizabeth.

NFA Urges Fishers to Prioritise Safety While at Sea
National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager for Portland, Richard Williams (second right) and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (second left), shake hands following the signing of the Financing Agreement for the $22-million Carder Park Wastewater Project in Port Antonio, Portland, on Wednesday (August 20), in Carder Park. Sharing the moment are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), and Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson.
National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager for Portland, Richard Williams (second right) and Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (second left), shake hands following the signing of the Financing Agreement for the $22-million Carder Park Wastewater Project in Port Antonio, Portland, on Wednesday (August 20), in Carder Park. Sharing the moment are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), and Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson.

Wastewater Project for Carder Park in Portland
Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks (centre), converses with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane (left), and Head of the Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Dalea Bean. The interaction followed the launch of an islandwide social justice and gender training workshop series for members of the justice sector at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Kingston on August 20. The workshops form part of the Canada-funded Social Justice (SO-JUST) Project, being implemented by the Ministry of Justice in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks (centre), converses with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane (left), and Head of the Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Dalea Bean. The interaction followed the launch of an islandwide social justice and gender training workshop series for members of the justice sector at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Kingston on August 20. The workshops form part of the Canada-funded Social Justice (SO-JUST) Project, being implemented by the Ministry of Justice in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

JCPD Executive Director Endorses Training for Criminal Justice Stakeholders
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

New Training Institute to Bolster Development of Jamaica’s Entertainment and Creative Industries

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Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Court Administration Division, Tricia Cameron-Anglin, presents Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, with the Chief Justice Award for Excellence during the Judiciary of Jamaica Awards and Recognition Banquet on Thursday, August 21, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Justice

Forty-one Judiciary Members Honoured for Dedicated Service at National Awards Banquet

Forty-one individuals were formally recognised for their dedicated service during the Judiciary of Jamaica Awards and Recognition Banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday, August 21. The ceremony recognised individuals and teams across 13 categories. Honours included: Top Performing Parish Court; Top Performing Divisions of the Supreme Court and High Court; Outstanding Service Ambassador across the...
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Custos Rotulorum of St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (left), and his wife, Deverly Pitkin, are led on a guided tour of the Logos Hope by Captain Matt Stephens on the vessel’s arrival at the Montego Bay Cruise Terminal on Friday (August 22). The ship is expected to remain in the second city until September 14.
CultureEducation

Montego Bay Welcomes Logos Hope Floating Book Fair

The world’s largest floating book fair, Logos Hope, docked at the Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal in St. James on Friday (August 22). The vessel is expected to remain in Montego Bay until September 14. Visitors to the Logos Hope will be required to pay an entry fee of $500; however, children under 12 and seniors over 65 may enter...
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Chief Executive Officer, Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, Wilford Heaven, outlines plans for the establishment of specialised kidney care centres across the island, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Finance & Public ServiceHealth & WellnessInvestment

CHASE Fund Looking to Establish Network of Specialised Kidney Care Centres Across Jamaica

The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionising public healthcare in Jamaica with strategic investments in specialised medical services and infrastructure. One of the latest initiatives, the proposed establishment of a state-of-the-art Nephrology Centre of Excellence at St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital, is set to transform care for patients suffering from kidney disease...
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Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) President-Elect, Dr. Balvin Thorpe (standing), speaks during the JIE mentorship programme pilot launch at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica in Kingston on Friday (August 22).
Industry

Jamaica Institution of Engineers Launches Mentorship Programme

The Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) has embarked on a mentorship programme designed to support young professionals in establishing their careers, while also engaging other key stakeholders. The pilot was officially launched on Friday (August 22) at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica in Kingston. The programme, being implemented in partnership with the Professional Engineers Registration Board (PERB), targets aspiring...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, presents a certificate to District Constable Ackeem Brown for successfully completing a six-week training course developed by the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Protective Services Division for district constables, during Friday’s (August 22) graduation ceremony at the Police Officer’s Club in Kingston.
National Security

Thirty-three District Constables Complete Protective Services Training Course

Thirty-three District Constables (DCs) have successfully completed a specialised training course and are now prepared to assume duties across Jamaica. This group represents the inaugural cohort trained by the Protective Services Division. The intensive six-week programme was meticulously designed to equip recruits with the knowledge, skills, and mindset essential for success in their roles within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF)....
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda
Water

$658m Water Infrastructure Project to Benefit Over 6,000 Portland Residents

Upwards of 6,000 residents in Portland, who frequently experience intermittent or no water supply, will soon see this issue addressed through the construction of the Crystal Spring and Orange Bay Water Supply System. The system will be developed in two phases at a total cost of $658 million, directly benefiting communities spanning Orange Bay to Black Hill and onward to...
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