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Project Director for the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) and the new Social Pension Programme, in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Elsa Marks Willis.

30,000 Persons to Benefit from New Social Pension Programme

It is estimated that more than 30,000 citizens will benefit from the Government’s new Social Pension Programme. This was disclosed by the Project Director for The Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) and the new Social Pension Programme,...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, engages with Restorative Justice Coordinator, Andriene Lindsay, during a vitrual town hall last year.

Restorative Justice Unit Training More Facilitators to Strengthen Programme Delivery

Medical Officer for Westmoreland Urges Continued Vigilance Against Covid-19

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), examines the plan for the homeless shelter to be built on Victoria Street in Falmouth, Trelawny, with (from second left) Mayor of Trelawny, Councillor Colin Gager; Member of Parliament for Trelawny South, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert; Custos of Trelawny, Hon. Hugh Gentles; Acting Superintendent of Roads and Works, Kayon Hall and Councillor for the Falmouth Division, Garth Wilkinson. Ground was broken for the construction of the facility on Thursday (July 8).

Homeless Shelter to Be Constructed in Falmouth

Director of the Tourism Linkages Network, Carolyn McDonald Riley.

New Participants For Christmas In July Trade Show

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon Fayval Williams addresses a virtual post-Cabinet briefing on Wednesday (July 7).

5 years ago Environment

Jamaica Hosts 32nd Session Of Latin American And Caribbean Forestry Commission September 6 To 12

Jamaica will host the 32nd session of the Latin American and Caribbean Forestry Commission (LACFC) virtually from September 6 to 12. This was announced by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, who noted that Cabinet has given its approval for Jamaica’s hosting of the event. Chief Executive Officer and Conservator of Forests in the Forestry Department, Ainsley...

Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

St. Elizabeth Residents Urged To Remain Vigilant Against Mosquito Breeding

Medical Officer of Health, St. Elizabeth Health Services, Dr. Tonia Dawkins-Beharie, is urging residents not to get complacent in the fight to eradicate mosquito breeding sites across the parish. This call comes in light of the rise in the Aedes index from 8.2 per cent to 9.9 per cent over the past month. The Aedes index refers to the percentage...

State Minister for Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), looks at a picture of one of the 20 medical refrigeration units donated to the public health system by international humanitarian aid organisation Direct Relief. The units were officially handed over during a ceremony at the National Health Fund (NHF), Dominica Drive, St. Andrew, on Thursday (July 8). Also looking on (from left) are NHF Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson; Director of Programme Operations, Direct Relief, Genevieve Bitter; and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaica Receives Donation Of Medical Refrigeration Units From Direct Relief

Jamaica’s public health system has received a donation of 20 medical refrigeration units valued at US$140,378 for the storage of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical items. The units, provided by international humanitarian aid organisation Direct Relief have been deployed to 14 hospitals, one in each parish, and six health centres across the island. Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness,...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Update for Thursday, July 08, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 71 50,568 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 43 28,291 Males 28 22,274 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 6 years to 94 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 1 2,733 Hanover 4 1,380 Kingston & St. Andrew 22 13,959 Manchester...

5 years ago Social Security

Revised National Policy To Provide Social Safety Net For Senior Citizens

The revised National Policy for Senior Citizens, to provide adequate social safety net protection, is to be tabled as a White Paper in the Houses of Parliament, following approval by Cabinet. A White Paper is an official document outlining the Government's policy on a matter to be brought before Parliament. It expresses a clear Government policy framework or intent by...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), listens to Training Coordinator and Engineer at Wigton Windfarm Renewable Energy Training Laboratory in Manchester, Sanjay Simmonds, during a tour of the Wigton Windfarm Renewable Energy Training Laboratory, in Rose Hill, Manchester, on Wednesday (July 7).

5 years ago Energy

Wigton Windfarm Commended For Contribution To Renewable Energy

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is commending Wigton Windfarm for its contribution to the island’s renewable energy thrust. The Minister was addressing a press briefing after a tour of Wigton Windfarm’s Renewable Energy Training Laboratory, in Rose Hill, Manchester, on Wednesday (July 7). “What we are doing here is inviting Jamaica and...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Willliams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (July 7).

5 years ago Information

Electronic Certificates Of Title

Physical Certificates of Title are to be phased out and replaced with electronic Certificates of Title under an Electronic Land Titling Project to be undertaken by the National Land Agency (NLA). Cabinet has given approval for its implementation, which is to be carried out over a six-year period, beginning financial year 2021/22. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval...