Ananda Alert Activated For Missing Teen, Jaheim Nation
An Ananda Alert has been activated for 16-year-old Jaheim Nation of Woodpeck Avenue, Kingston 11 who has been missing since Tuesday, March 23. He is …
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Ananda Alerts
Early Closure Notice and Contact Numbers : NSWMA
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and its regional offices will close to the public on Friday, March 26, and Thursday April 1, 2021 …
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Information
Women’s Centre Foundation Supporting Child Diversion Programme
The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) is providing critical support to the National Child Diversion Programme. This is in keeping with its mandate of …
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Gender Affairs
Justice
HEART/NSTA Trust Looking To Introduce Civics In May
The HEART/NSTA Trust is working to complete a civics curriculum to facilitate the introduction of the subject as part of its programme offerings. The competency …
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Education
Over 26,000 Jamaicans Inoculated With First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
A total of 26,512 Jamaicans, including Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, and Opposition Leader, Mark Golding, have, so far, received their first dose …
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Coronavirus
Health & Wellness
Legal Aid Council Committed To Providing Legal Help For Mentally Ill Persons
The Legal Aid Council (LAC) is reiterating its commitment to providing legal representation, especially to persons incarcerated who are mentally-ill. This, forms part of the …
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Justice
Closure of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Harbour Street Office
This is to advise that the Ministry’s Harbour Street Office at 108 Harbour Street, Kingston will be closed to the public on Friday, March 26, …
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Labour
Social Security
Mico CARE Centre Breaks New Ground with MDRT – 2nd Edition Launch
Deaf Community to Benefit from Training for the First Time A pivotal step was taken on Wednesday March 24, 2021 by the Mico University College …
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Education
Social Security
TAJ Adjusts Operations Due to New COVID-19 Measures
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) wishes to advise the public, that consequent on the recent announcement by the Prime Minister of the increased COVID-19 restrictions, the Tax Authority has been …
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Coronavirus
Information
Leveraging Energy From Renewable Sources Key To Creating New Jamaica – Minister Vaz
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says that leveraging the power of renewable sources for the country’s energy sector is a priority …
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Energy
May Pen Examination Depot Closed For Deep Cleaning And Sanitization
The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) advises that it’s May Pen Examination Depot has been temporarily closed for deep cleaning and sanitization today, Thursday, March 25, …
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Coronavirus
Transport
Persons Urged To Protect The Vulnerable Against COVID-19
Jamaicans, especially the younger population, are again being urged to protect the society’s most vulnerable by adhering to the infection prevention and control measures implemented …
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Coronavirus
Health & Wellness
25-Member NCDs Committee Launched
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Tuesday (March 23), officially launched the 25-member National Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Committee, which will …
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Health & Wellness
PHOTOS: Dr. Tufton Observes COVID-19 Vaccinations at Golden Age Home
NEPA Reminding Persons To Renew Sludge And Wastewater Licence
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is reminding persons to renew their sludge and wastewater licence. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Manager …
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Environment
Terrelonge Pays Tribute to Trainer Wayne DaCosta
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Alando Terrelonge, has released the following statement at the passing …
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Sport
Tribute
Sports Ministry Launching Mental Health Programme for National Competitors
The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that her Ministry is launching a mental health programme within the …
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Sport
PM Confident COVID Measures Will Bring Numbers Down
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he is confident that the measures put in place by the Government to contain transmission of the …
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Coronavirus
Health & Wellness
Finance Minister Anticipates Job Recovery Beginning In 2021/22
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says, subject to developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, he expects job …
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Budget 2021/2022
Jamaica To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Countries In Africa, Pacific Islands
Jamaica is to establish diplomatic relations with two countries in Africa as well as a number of Pacific Island States. These are the Republic of …
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Cabinet
Foreign Affairs
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Jamaica Information Service