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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on July 13.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on July 13.

House Approves Sexual Harassment Bill

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 13) passed the Sexual Harassment (Protection and Prevention) Bill. The legislation addresses concerns about sexual harassment that is employment-related, occurring in institutions, or arising in the landlord and tenant relationship. Closing the debate...
Inspector, National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Lenwo
Inspector, National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Lenwo

NCRA Commits To Safe Food For Local Consumption
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and President of the Rockhouse Foundation (right), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate the expansion of the Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Infant Academy, in Westmoreland, at the Ministr in Kingston, on July 13. Observing is Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (standing, left) and Acting Permanent Secretary, Dr. Grace McLean.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and President of the Rockhouse Foundation (right), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate the expansion of the Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Infant Academy, in Westmoreland, at the Ministr in Kingston, on July 13. Observing is Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (standing, left) and Acting Permanent Secretary, Dr. Grace McLean.

MOU Signed For Expansion Of Savanna-La-Mar Inclusive Infant School
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 13.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 13.

Policy Developed To Accelerate Family-Type Placement Of Children 0-3 Years Old
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on July 13.
Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on July 13.

Drain Cleaning Progressing In Kingston And St. Andrew

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Corporate Public Relations Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Andrew Canon.
Water

Do Not Tamper With NWC Meters

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reminding persons that tampering with meters installed by the NWC is a criminal offence punishable by law. “It is an offence for customers to wilfully engage in any activity that is designed to deny the NWC of revenues from its services,” Corporate Communications Manager at the NWC, Andrew Canon, told a recent virtual forum,...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 13.
Youth

Earlier Nominations For PM’S National Youth Awards For Excellence

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says  nominations for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence will be opened earlier this year to facilitate greater reach and diversity of applicants across a broader cross section of the youth demography. Mrs. Williams made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 13)....
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 13.
Youth

Helpline For Children At Risk Of Abuse To Be Launched Sept. 6

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be launching a 211 helpline for use by children at risk of abuse or persons who wish to make a report, on September 6. This, following approval from the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on July...
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Director of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley.​
Tourism

Jamaicans Encouraged To Support Local Artisans At Christmas In July

Jamaicans are being encouraged to support local artisans whose products will be showcased at this year’s virtual staging of the Christmas in July Trade Show. The event, being hosted by the Tourism Linkages Network, will be streamed live on Facebook @tefjamaica and tourismja; Instagram @tefjamaica and YouTube via the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and the Ministry of Tourism channels, on...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre),, holding the salt consumption study agreement between his Ministry and the Caribbean Institute for Health Research, which was funded by the National Health Fund (NHF). He was joined by the Chief Executive Officer of NHF, Everton Anderson (right) and University Counsel for the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Laleta David Mattis at the official launch of the study on Tuesday (July 13th).
Health & Wellness

Health And Wellness Ministry Launches Salt Consumption Study

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a knowledge, attitudes and practices study around salt consumption in Jamaica. The project, which was launched virtually on Tuesday (July 13), is a collaborative effort between the Ministry and the Caribbean Institute for Health Research, with funding by the National Health Fund (NHF). Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses special meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, on July 8.
Local Government

Public Education Drive To Promote Proper Disposal Of Garbage

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development will be launching a comprehensive public education drive within the next two weeks, to promote the proper disposal of waste by Jamaicans. Portfolio Minister,  Hon. Desmond McKenzie, in making the disclosure at the recent monthly meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, said the campaign will incorporate the use of various platforms, including...
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