Every Organisation Should Have An Effective OSH Management System
Director of the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Department in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Marlon Mahon, says every organisation should have in …
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Vaccine Is Safe For All, Including Pregnant And Breastfeeding Women – Professor Figueroa
Member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) Working Group on COVID-19 Vaccines, Professor Peter Figueroa, says the AstraZeneca vaccine …
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Several Electric Vehicle Charging Units To Be Installed Islandwide
The commissioning of a public electric vehicle (EV) charging facility at the Boot Service Station in Drax Hall, St. Ann, is a major step towards …
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Dunoon Technical Student Welcomes Resumption Of Face-To- Face Classes
Jadon Simpson was happy to return to face-to-face classes at Dunoon Park Technical High School on Monday (May 10). The grade-11 student, who will be …
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Members Of Parliament Pay Tribute To Anthony Johnson
Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 4), paid tribute to the late Ambassador, Hon. Anthony Johnson. Ambassador Johnson was a former Jamaica …
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Jacks Hill Primary And Infant School Principal Hails Teachers
Principal of the Jacks Hill Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew, Duane Forbes, is hailing the commitment of the teaching staff in ensuring that …
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CPFSA Receives New Psychological Assessment Tools
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) recently received a boost to its capacity to provide psychological support for children in State care. Electronic …
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Jamaica can Reap Economic Benefits From Home-Porting Arrangements
As Jamaica prepares for the “home-porting” of a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel in Montego Bay in August, stakeholders say that the country should look to …
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Young Lawyer Makes Good On Promise To Serve The Poor
Attorney-at-Law, Cecile Black, through her Northeastern Legal Aid Society (NELAS), is ensuring that poor and vulnerable persons in her native parish of Portland and surrounding …
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Lucea Primary Coping With Challenges
After more than six decades of providing educational instruction to thousands of students from across Hanover and adjacent parishes, Lucea Primary School is overcoming the …
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Student Reaches Out To Manchester Infirmary
The Manchester Infirmary, located at Royal Flat, has received well-needed supplies from university student, Ramona Geohaghan, with support from the Mandeville Hotel. Miss Geohaghan, who …
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Business Leaders Welcome Proposed Central Bank Digital Currency
Business leaders have welcomed the proposed introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), which is deemed consistent with the Government’s quest to transform Jamaica …
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Jamaica Takes Action For The Repatriation Of Int’l. Seafarers
Jamaica has come to the rescue of many international seafarers by amending its laws and putting the necessary measures in place to facilitate the repatriation …
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Eight New Dialysis Machines Installed at Mandeville Regional Hospital
Healthcare for renal patients in the southern region of Jamaica has received a boost with the recent installation of eight new dialysis machines at the …
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NPSC Helpline Initiative Impacting Lives
The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) helplines have been operational for one year, and according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, Kaysia Kerr, …
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NSWMA Sanitation Workers Overcome Hurdles to Achieve
Educational and professional advancement are oftentimes among the stepping stones to attaining one’s goals. This is exemplified by Joan Powell and Anthony Morgan, two National …
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Trade And Investment Opportunities Being Driven By EDP
Jamaica has been making efforts to enhance its foreign trade and investment opportunities under the Economic Diplomacy Programme (EDP). A Memorandum of Understanding was signed …
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Private Sector Responds To Call By Government In Tablet Initiative
As the Government works to get more technology in the hands of students to facilitate their continued education online, the private sector locally and overseas …
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Young Teachers Happy To Take Vaccine
For Little London High School Teacher, Moya Williams, receiving the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine meant taking the first step towards the possibility of physically reuniting with …
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Michael Sharpe Served His Country
The late Journalist, Michael Sharpe, who passed away today (April 20) at age 65, has been described as a dedicated professional who used his craft …
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