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She made the statement at the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Service Excellence Conference this morning.According to Mrs. Williams, this is the capability of an organisation to maintain or quickly resume essential functions at acceptable levels during and after a disruption.

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Portfolio Minister DR. Christopher Tufton noted that there is growing concern about children’s exposure to harmful online content, excessive screen time, cyber bullying, and the broader mental health implications associated with social media use among young people.

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The government has allocated $1b towards a health infrastructure maintenance fund.

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Effective June 1, a new accountability regime will be put in place for the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).

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Money being paid out to “ghost employee” accounts was among internal issues brought to the attention of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) board, which served from November 2022 to December 2023.

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According to her, the shared prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network Programme, leaves little room for practical changes even when suggestions are made. Works Minister Robert Nesta Morgan had indicated that each constituency, through consultations, selected roads to be rehabilitated under the programme.

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The project aims at strengthening the National Land Agency NLA's operational efficiency, improving service delivery, and modernizing land management through technology and institutional development. Speaking at the signing ceremony this morning, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness stated that Koica is providing a $9 million grant for the project.

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Amidst global panic over the deadly hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, Caribbean health experts have sought to assure that the region should not be alarmed. Among those giving the assurance is the Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr. Lisa Indar.

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The Fi We Children Foundation (FWCF) is calling on lawmakers to review the Child Care and Protection Act to better protect children from inappropriate sexualized content in public spaces.

The comment comes after a controversial billboard, was removed in Rockfort, St. Andrew at the weekend following widespread public disapproval.

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The Watchman Church Leaders Alliance (WCLA) has welcomed the Government's plan to look at amending the Adoption Act and the Child Care and Protection Act (CCPA) to facilitate easier adoption.

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon made the announcement last Wednesday.

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