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Manager, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Latonya Richards (centre), shows Markino Dyer (left), and Zahir Richards, insect models at the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) booth during the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s Stew Festival in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Saturday (November 5).
Manager, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Latonya Richards (centre), shows Markino Dyer (left), and Zahir Richards, insect models at the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) booth during the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s Stew Festival in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Saturday (November 5).

Memorable Return for Lauriston/Thompson Pen 4-H Club’s Stew Festival

Patrons attending the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s Stew Festival in St. Catherine were treated to an exciting and memorable return of the annual show, which had its 16th staging on Saturday (November 5). The event, held at Brooklyn Park...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, front row), and Manchester Central Member of Parliament, Rhoda Moy Crawford (left, front row), with students and other stakeholders attending Sunday’s (November 6) National Youth Month Church Service. The service was held at Generations Church in Mandeville, Manchester.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, front row), and Manchester Central Member of Parliament, Rhoda Moy Crawford (left, front row), with students and other stakeholders attending Sunday’s (November 6) National Youth Month Church Service. The service was held at Generations Church in Mandeville, Manchester.

Gov’t Remains Committed to Safeguarding the Rights of Jamaica’s Youth
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. addresses the Edward Phillip George Seaga Inaugural Human Development Lecture held on Thursday (November 4) at the University of Technology (UTech) campus, St. Andrew.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. addresses the Edward Phillip George Seaga Inaugural Human Development Lecture held on Thursday (November 4) at the University of Technology (UTech) campus, St. Andrew.

HEART/NSTA Trust Remains Relevant – PM
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), listens to Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at the Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright-James (third left), during a visit to the hospital, today (November 2). At right is Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Jacqueline Ellis.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), listens to Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at the Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright-James (third left), during a visit to the hospital, today (November 2). At right is Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Jacqueline Ellis.

Parents Urged to be Extra Vigilant in Protecting Children from Respiratory Illnesses
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), engages in a light exchange with (from left) UNICEF Country Representative, Vicente Teran; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder, Proven Investments Limited, Christopher Williams; CEO, National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer, at the official launch of activities to observe National Parent Month, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on November 1. National Parent Month is being observed in November under the theme ‘Reignite the Village’.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), engages in a light exchange with (from left) UNICEF Country Representative, Vicente Teran; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder, Proven Investments Limited, Christopher Williams; CEO, National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer, at the official launch of activities to observe National Parent Month, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on November 1. National Parent Month is being observed in November under the theme ‘Reignite the Village’.

Education Minister Calls for Greater Collaboration Among Parents, Caregivers and Schools

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Jamaica’s youth are being encouraged not to underestimate their ability to contribute to or drive changes that can redound to the country’s long-term benefit. The urging comes from Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. “There has been no revolution in the world that has not been led by young...
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National Child Month Committee (NCMC) member, Lyneve McLeish (left), makes a presentation to former Denbigh High School student, Wadada Dixon, who was named the committee’s top achiever for 2020.
Youth

Nominations for Child Month Committee Achievement Award Extended

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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (seated at right) and Deputy Mayor, Richard Vernon (seated at left), with the newly installed Junior Mayor, Mt. Alvernia High School for Girls student Fitz-Ali Nelson (seated, second right) and Junior Deputy Mayor, St. James High School student Jodel Williams (seated, second left). With them are Judges of the Junior Mayor’s competition, Aldria Grant (left), Allaine Harvey (centre), and Oral Heaven (right), and new junior councillors of the St. James Municipal Coroporation from schools across the parish. The competition was held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in the parish on Thursday ( October 27).
Local GovernmentYouth

Junior Mayor for Montego Bay

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Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (right), displays agricultural equipment and supplies that have been provided for women and youth beneficiaries. These were presented during a recent JSIF Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) II handover ceremony at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston. Others (from left) are World Bank Representative in Jamaica, Ziva Razafintsalama, and farmers Javian Bassier and Venroy Wint.
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PHOTO: JSIF Presents Agricultural Equipment to Women and Youth Beneficiaries

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EducationYouth

MP Proposes Mandatory Conflict Resolution for Students

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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the Social Development Commission’s long-service, retirement, and staff recognition awards ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James, on October 20.
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SDC’s Role in Guiding Jamaica’s Youth Underscored

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