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Students to Benefit from Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat Game

The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta has partnered with the Atlanta Hawks to assist students in Jamaica and Atlanta. Proceeds from the basketball game, Atlanta Hawks versus the Miami Heat, which will be held at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, USA,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre) and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (third left), are flanked by British High Commissioners from the Caribbean and other officials at a reception held at the High Commissioner’s Residence in Kingston on October 31.

PHOTOS: Senator Johnson Smith Welcomes British High Commissioners for the Caribbean

Minister of Health and Wellness, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton (second left), and Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (second right), display the cheque for the purchase of an ambulance for the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny, during a ceremony held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday (October 31). Sharing the moment (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Princess Wedderburn; and Regional Director for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Andrade Sinclair.

Japan Provides $15-Million Grant to Purchase Ambulance for Falmouth Hospital

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), speaks during a virtual Diaspora townhall held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Monday (October 30), in observance of Oral Health Month. The event was hosted by the Health Ministry. Listening are (from left) Executive Director, National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation Ltd., Courtney Cephas; Executive Director, Great Shape Inc., Joseph Wright; and Chief Dental Officer, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Irvin McKenzie. Oral Health Month is observed in Jamaica during October.

PHOTOS: Oral Health Month Virtual Diaspora Townhall

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), makes a point during a recent meeting with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Anton Edwards, at the Ministry in Kingston.

Reform of Path to Provide Greater Benefits – Minister

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Division Chief, Western Hemisphere Department, Anna Ivanova, presents the findings of the October 2023 IMF Regional Economic Outlook Western Hemisphere: Securing Low Inflation and Nurturing Potential Growth report, on Thursday (October 26) at the Bank of Jamaica in Kingston.

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Inflation Falling in Latin America and Caribbean – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reporting that inflation is falling throughout the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. IMF Deputy Division Chief, Western Hemisphere Department, Anna Ivanova, said that after reaching 7.8 per cent in 2022, headline inflation in the region, excluding Argentina and Venezuela, is expected to decline to five per cent in 2023 and to 3.6 per...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), converses with Press Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Naomi Francis, and Jamaica Prefects Association Vice President for Region 7, Kamar Edwards, during the 97th Inter-American Children’s Institute (IIN) Directing Council Meeting opening ceremony on Wednesday (October 25) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

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PHOTOS: 97th Inter-American Children’s Institute Directing Council Meeting Opening Ceremony

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (at podium), addresses the United Nations (UN) Club Colloquium held on Tuesday (October 24) at Hillel Academy in St. Andrew to mark UN Day. This year’s observance marked the 78th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter on October 24, 1945. The Charter sets out the rights and obligations of Member States and establishes the principal organs and procedures of the UN.

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PHOTOS: Education State Minister Addresses UN Clubs

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (at podium), addresses the United Nations (UN) Club Colloquium held on Tuesday (October 24) at Hillel Academy in St. Andrew to mark UN Day. This year’s observance marked the 78th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter on October 24, 1945. The Charter sets...

Students and members of youth-led organisations gather for a family photo at the end of day one of the National Youth Mental Health Summit. UNICEF collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) to give young people a platform to present their recommendations for improved mental health services to policy makers.

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UNICEF and Other Stakeholders Commended for Taking on Mental Health Issues

The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other key stakeholders for taking steps to address mental health issues affecting persons locally. Speaking during the recent National Youth Mental Health Summit, hosted by UNICEF at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at the JYAN, Shanielle Allen, said “we serve...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

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Prime Minister Outlines Infrastructure Developments to Jamaicans in Canada

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, continues to speak of the significant infrastructure developments that abound for the parish of St. Thomas, particularly through the Morant Bay Urban Centre. This time, Mr. Holness took the message to members of the Jamaican Diaspora in Canada where he gave some insights as to why the centre is being constructed to replace...

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Minister Charles Jr. to do ‘Thorough Check’ of Canadian Farm Work Programme

Come next week, Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., will be heading to Canada to do a thorough check of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) in which thousands of Jamaicans participate annually. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a Diaspora town hall in Ottawa, Canada, on Thursday (October 19)....

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PM Urges Jamaicans to Protect and Expand Country’s Brand

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged the current generation of Jamaicans, both at home and within the Diaspora, to protect and contribute to the expansion of Brand Jamaica. Speaking during a Diaspora Town Hall in Ottawa, Canada, on Thursday (October 19), Mr. Holness noted that generations have, throughout history, made their own mark on Jamaica’s collective legacy....