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The Changing of the Guard
September 8, 2022 will be forever etched in history as it marks the day when the longest-serving female British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died at …
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GOJ Programmes Supporting the Tourism Sector
“We are well on our way to achieving our 2022 projections of total visitor arrivals of 3.2 million and total revenue of US$3.3 billion, well …
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Guidelines for Transporting Human Remains
There are several safety protocols that must be observed to satisfy the Government of Jamaica before transporting human remains by sea or air whether in …
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Maternal Heroes – Becoming a Midwife
Midwives are specialist nurses who manage the reproductive health of women of childbearing age, including mothers, expectant mothers, and ladies desiring to become pregnant. They …
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Believing in our own Possibilities – Garvey’s Message of Self-Reliance
The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey dedicated his life to the upliftment of people of African descent. He believed that self-reliance was a major means …
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Remembering Marcus Garvey
Today is the 135th anniversary of the birthday of The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a political leader and National Hero. He was appointed posthumously …
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‘Africa for Africans’ – Garvey’s Message of African Nationalism and its Impact
The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey believed that all people of African descent had strong connections to Africa through their shared ancestry. He made a …
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‘Black is Beautiful’ – Garvey’s Message of Racial Pride
As we approach the 135th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey on August 17, we reflect on his …
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Jamaica – Celebrating 60 Years of Independence
The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has organised a series of events to mark Jamaica’s 60th year of independence under the theme: ‘Reigniting a Nation for …
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Healing Hands – GOJ Healthcare Options
There are 318 clinics and health centres and 24 hospitals operating within the public health system. Clinics and Health Centres offer: Care for patients with …
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Understanding States of Emergency
A public emergency is an extraordinary situation that poses a threat to the safety and security of a country. A state of emergency (SOE), also …
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Rising Gas Prices – GOJ Provisions and Tips
Locally, gas prices have risen by more than 100% over the last ten years, with the prices motorists pay for fuel being dependent on global …
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GOJ Support For The Mentally Ill In Crisis Situations
The police and the Community Mental Health Crisis Team (CMHCT) provide assistance in crisis situations to persons who are mentally ill and are …
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Access the GOJ Subsidy on Electricity!
Relief is in sight for many persons struggling to pay for electricity, as effective May 1, 2022, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) has reduced electricity …
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Every Child Must Learn – Extra Lesson Programme
In 2021, the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) reported that approximately 120,000 students were not engaged in online classes. By March 2022, as face-to-face …
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Contractor Registration for GOJ Projects
One of the players in the construction industry is the contractor. Private contractors who want to bid on Government of Jamaica (GOJ) projects valued at …
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Safety First! How to Safeguard our Children
Seatbelts, child restraints and child locks have all been designed to ensure our children’s safety. They are especially vulnerable because of their size and inability …
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A Head Start in Life
The year 2022 has been declared the year of Early Childhood Development by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. A major part …
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Curbing Youth Violence with Conflict Resolution
Over the last 10 years, persons between the ages of 15 and 24 have been found to be among the main perpetrators of crimes, such …
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