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Director of Tourism, Donovan White, addresses the Tourism Awareness Webinar for Teachers on May 14, hosted by the Jamaica Tourist Board.

Tourism Action Clubs Lauded

Director of Tourism, Donovan White, has lauded Tourism Action Clubs (TACs) across the island for their continued contribution to the success of the country’s tourism product. Speaking at a Tourism Awareness Webinar for Teachers, hosted by the Jamaica Tourist Board...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons With Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

Parents Of Children With Disabilities Can Access Empowerment Grant

Students from six of seven schools in Manchester North West, which have benefited from a donation of tablets from the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), show off the devices during a handover ceremony at the Mile Gully High School in the parish on Thursday (May 13). Sharing the moment are Member of Parliament for the constituency, Mikhail Philips (back row, third left); principals of the institutions and executives from the JBI.

JBI Donates 70 Tablets To Manchester Schools

(Left to right) Lionel Town Hospital (LTH) Nurse Ward Manager Donnett Cameron, SRHA Acting Regional Mental Health Officer, Karen Elliott, LTH Director of Nursing Services, Nichola Fowler-Higgins and Acting Nurse Ward Manager Ann-Marie Nolan-Robinson are pictured here after the handing over of restraints for the LTH.

SRHA Procures Restraints Valued at $8 Million to Enhance Care for Mentally Challenged

The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires John McIntyre (r) shares an elbow bump with Minister of Education, Youth and Information, The Honorable Fayval Williams, ahead of the launch of the Women in EdTech POWER Connect

U.S. Embassy Supports Women’s Economic Rise and Innovation in the Education Sector through EdTech #POWER Connect

The National Health Fund receives pharmaceutical supplies valued at US$900,000 from Direct Relief in partnership with the Issa Trust Foundation. In discussion are (L-R) Chairman of the National Health Fund, Mr. Howard Mitchell, Chairman of the Issa Trust Foundation, Mr. Paul Issa, CEO of the National Health Fund, Mr. Everton Anderson and Senior Director of Pharmacy Services Delivery, Ms. Keron Mais. The handover ceremony was held on May 13, 2021, at the NHF Pharmaceutical Warehouse in Kingston.

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NHF Receives Pharmaceutical Drugs Valued At US$900,000 From Direct Relief

The National Health Fund (NHF) has received pharmaceutical drugs valued at US$900,000 geared towards boosting inpatient and outpatient care across the island. This contribution to health care in Jamaica was made possible by Direct Relief in partnership with the Issa Trust Foundation. The donation which consisted of intravenous fluids and over 4,000 drug items to treat hypertension, cancer, hyperthyroidism was officially...

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COVID-19 Update For Thursday, May 13, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 130 47,150 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 70 26,381 Males 60 20,766 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 3 years to 95 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 0 2,574 Hanover 2 1,256 Kingston & St. Andrew 41 13,301 Manchester 11...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on May 13.

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Persons 50 Years And Older Can Now Register To Receive Vaccine

Persons 50 years and older are now eligible to register to receive the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. This is down from the previous 60 years and older requirement. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during the weekly virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on Thursday (May 13). “We will continue to set...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn, addressing a webinar hosted by the Jamaica Association for Micro-Financing (JamFin) on May 13.

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Institutions Urged To Get Ready For July Implementation Of Microcredit Act

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, is encouraging microfinance institutions (MFIs) to get ready for the Microcredit Act, which, he says, will become effective in July this year. The Microcredit Act 2021, which was passed in January of this year, aims to license and regulate microcredit institutions that provide financing...

Justice Minister, Hon Delroy Chuck (left), speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on May 13. He spoke about efforts being made by the Government to prevent the abuse of the nation’s children. With the Minister is Executive Director of the Victim Services Division (VSD), Osbourne Bailey.

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Victim Services Division Strengthens Preventative Approach

The Victim Services Division (VSD) is strengthening its preventative approach to support provided for children who are victims of crime. The Division supports the Ministry’s mandate of providing social justice services to Jamaicans through delivering psychosocial support for victims of crime as well as advancing efforts that promote victims’ rights. With special emphasis being placed on not just providing support...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Floyd Green speaking at the post-Sectoral Debate media Briefing held virtually on Thursday (May 13).

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Minister Green Calls For Low-Cost Loans For Farmers And Fishers

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling on financial institutions to provide low-cost capital for farmers and fishers. The Minister, who was addressing a post-Sectoral Debate media briefing held virtually on Thursday (May 13), said that farmers and fishers are being held back due to the inability to access affordable financing. He said that “significant conversation” on...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives on May 12.

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House Begins Debate On Bill To Grant Prosecution Limited Right Of Appeal

Debate on legislation that will grant a limited right of appeal to the prosecution in criminal proceedings in the Parish Court or Circuit Court started in the House of Representatives on May 12. The Bills, Judicature (Appellate Jurisdiction) (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and the Judicature (Parish Courts) (Amendment) Bill, 2021, were piloted by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. The Minister said...