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JIS evening News October 27, 2021
Face to Face classes to resume next month for some schools, Government to re-consider ban on infirmary admissions and MOU signed to establish hospitality school named after hotelier Gordon “Butch” Stewart. The news in detail after the break.
Youth Advocate Council
Agriculture ministry working to establish youth advocate council to help increase youth involvement in policy development.
CARE Baskets! October 27, 2021
Vulnerable persons and those adversely affected by COVID-19 are to benefit from a $1-billion national food drive being implemented by the Government. Learn more in this drama.
Labour and Social Security Ministry Update on Senior Citizens
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security through the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) recently concluded the annual celebration of Jamaica’s older population at the National Senior Awards.
Over 200 Seniors Recognized At National Senior Awards
More than 200 individuals, clubs, and corporate entities were recognised for their outstanding service to the country’s senior citizens at this year’s National Senior Awards ceremony.
JIS Evening News – October 26, 2021
Pfizer vaccine shipment expected this weekend; CPFSA providing counselling for St. Thomas residents and STATIN Develops Export and Import indices to measure quarterly price changes.
BSJ Client Service Programme
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched a Client Services Programme geared at helping business owners receive technical assistance and support. The goal is to improve the quality of goods and services offered to consumers in Jamaica and overseas.
Sandals Foundation host composting workshop
Farmers in western Jamaica benefit from composting training courtesy of the Sandal’s Foundation.
JIS Midday News – October 26, 2021
Media and Information Literacy Week being observed this week, students encouraged to make use of 24 hour education channels and, Government reiterates commitment to active aging for senior citizens.
Fire & Life Safety Awareness Week
Jamaica is observing Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week this week from October 24-30 under the theme “Empowering citizens to create fire safe communities”.