Harsher Penalties Coming For Owners Of Dogs That Attack Persons
The Government is taking steps to craft legislation to impose harsher sanctions for the owners of dogs that attack, injure and or cause the death …
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JIS Honours Long-Serving Staff
Veteran public relations officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Judith Hunter and dedicated telephone operator, Georgene Smith not only share similarities in their over …
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Retirees Feted By The Jamaica Information Service
On Saturday, December 7, Retirees of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ms. Lillieth Richards, Office Attendant, and Ms. Dolet McPherson, part-time Office Attendant, were treated …
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Administrator-General’s Department Celebrating 20 Years As An Executive Agency
The Administrator-General’s Department (AGD), which has become synonymous with excellence in service delivery, is this year celebrating 20 years as an executive agency. The diligence …
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Children’s Advocate Encourages Caregivers To Seek Help
Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, is encouraging caregivers to seek assistance, where necessary, to produce positive parenting outcomes in children’s development. Speaking at the annual …
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New Sexual Harassment Policy For Edna Manley College Soon
Minister with Responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, says a new sexual harassment policy will soon be finalised for the Edna Manley …
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Gov’t And City & Guilds Group Sign 10-Year Skills Development Agreement
Approximately 25,000 students will benefit from a landmark agreement signed between the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and international skills development organisation, City & …
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PHOTOS: PAJ Veterans’ Luncheon
CPFSA To Observe World Day For The Prevention Of Child Abuse Nov. 19
On Tuesday, November 19, the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), will join the rest of the world in observing World Day for the …
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Early Childhood Commission To Stage Inaugural Parent Partners Forum
The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) will, on November 19, stage the first ever Parent Partners Forum. The event in being held in collaboration with the …
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PHOTOS: Launch of Public Petition for the Granting of Official Status to the Jamaican Language
JFB To Get 400 Pieces Of Protective Clothing
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will be getting 400 pieces of protective clothing (bunker gear) to bolster the capacity of firefighters to adequately respond to …
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Strategic Review Of JLS Islandwide Network
The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) has embarked on a strategic review of its islandwide network in a bid to improve service delivery. Minister without Portfolio …
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Water Pipeline Project In Wakefield, Trelawny, To Commence January 2020
Phase one of the Wakefield to Bunkershill Pipe Replacement Project in Trelawny is expected to commence in early 2020. This follows Cabinet’s approval of a …
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Inter-Ministerial Collaboration Continues To Contain Dengue
The Government is continuing its inter-ministerial collaboration to contain the spread of dengue fever. Dengue fever is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, and symptoms …
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Informal Settlers At Weston Park To Be Regularised
Cabinet has given approval for the acquisition of 91 acres of land at Weston Park (Brooks Common), Clarendon, at a cost of $75 million. Minister …
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November 7 To 15 Is GIS Awareness Week
The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is observing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Awareness Week from November 7 to 15. Several activities have been …
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Tobacco Industry Regulations Act To Be Repealed
Cabinet has given approval for the Tobacco Industry Regulations Act to be repealed. Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl …
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Parents Must Influence Children – NPSC
The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, is spearheading activities for Parent Month 2019. During the …
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HEART/NTA Better Positioned To Drive Human Capital Development
Managing Director of the HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Janet Dyer, says the merger of the entity with the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL), National Youth …
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