Howard Pre-Hostel Reopened

eGov Jamaica Limited has launched its GovTechTalk Series for workers in the Government information sector. The GovTechTalk series, will be held on the fourth Friday of each month, with the exception of December 2019. It will focus on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) plans and initiatives in the Government and will target ICT Heads across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Listen to this edition of Round About JA to learn more about this drive.

E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited e-LJam recently handed over 46 computer tablets to the Jamaica Physiotherapy Association, which will assist with the delivery of physiotherapy services in health facilities island wide. The tablets which are valued at just over 1 million dollars have been distributed to 20 public hospitals across the island. Listen to RAJA to find out more about this initiative.

Persons are the Essex Hall Primary School are thankful for their new rainwater harvesting system constructed by Rural Water Supply Limited RWSL a cost of approximately 3 million. The system includes a ten thousand gallon storage tank, gutters and pipelines. Listen to Round About JA to learn how this system is helping to ensure that the school has access to safe water for running the school. 

State Minister at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Alando Terrelonge, is renewing the call for adults to listen to the concerns of children and to protect their rights. Speaking at the recent launch of the Primary School Child Rights Creative Competition, Mr. Terrelonge said Jamaica has moved beyond the days when children were to be seen and not heard. Listen to RAJA to learn more.

A Night on the deck for a worthy cause! The Jamaica Red Cross will host its fundraiser Saturday Night on the Deck with the Red Cross, this Saturday, November 30 at The Deck, 14 Trafalgar Road, New Kingston. The event begins at 6 pm with proceeds to go towards charity. Listen to RAJA to find out how you can help the Red Cross to help others.

The Government has launched the National Plan of Action for an Integrated Response to Children and Violence as part of ongoing efforts to create a protective environment for the nation’s children. Listen to RAJA to get the details.