I pray God’s divine comfort to her family during this difficult time.
May her soul rest in perfect peace and light perpetually shine upon her
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The Jamaica Labour Party family mourns with her loved ones, even as we celebrate the gift of her life, and the ways in which she made the lives of others better.
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Mrs. Yap, like her husband, was also very well loved and will be fondly remembered by the people of West Central St. Andrew whom they treated with tremendous with kindness, respect, and generosity.
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During her time as Mayor, Mrs. Yapp was known to lead firmly and fairly, and was an ardent advocate for improved housing and community development for the residents of her city.
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Mrs. Yap led a long and distinguished life of service to Jamaica and enjoyed the respect and admiration of many, especially within the local government establishment where she was only the second female mayor of Kingston and St. Andrew. She held this role from 1982 to 1984.
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...wife of Ferdie Yap, former Member of Parliament for the constituency I now represent, West Central St Andrew.
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Today I join the family, loved ones, friends and colleagues of Mrs. Colleen Yvonne Yap, former Mayor of Kingston and St Andrew, long-standing advocate, and supporter of the values of the Jamaica Labour Party and ...
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(2/2) You have made us proud, and we are confident that you will continue to achieve great things on and off the field.
We look forward to watching you represent Jamaica with pride and distinction.
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(1/2) Khadija Shaw is the 2022 Concacaf Women's Player of the Year!
Khadija has been an inspiration to many young girls across our island and beyond. Her hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent have earned her this well-deserved recognition.
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(2/2) We cannot let political interests and the bureaucratic processes stunt our growth.
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(1/2) While we are pleased to finally open the new male ward at the Westmoreland Infirmary recently, the time it took to construct was cause for concern.
We must do better as a country to quickly execute projects that will improve the lives of our people.
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We recognize there are still some Jamaicans who are not captured under some of these programmes and in future budget cycles we will seek to expand reach so more Jamaicans can be impacted.
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and the Social Pension Programme are just a few of the many programmes in place to support our most vulnerable citizens, such as our elderly, the homeless, and those with disabilities.
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Our PATH Programme, the Poor Relief Programme administered by municipalities and the Ministry of Local Government, the School Feeding Programme, the Rehabilitation Grant Programme, the Drugs for the Elderly Programme, the National Health Fund,
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(3/3) Our objective is to give these helmets out for free. Once the helmets arrive on the island, all you have to do is prove that you are a rider, and we will provide you with a helmet. We want to ensure that you are safe on our roads.
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(2/3) In that regard, I would like to inform the public that we are in the process of procuring 10,000 helmets for our bikers. The Ministry of National Security has already started the process of obtaining 3,000 helmets, with funding secured for the remainder.
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(1/3) There has been an improvement in the use of helmets by our bikers.
With five young and promising Jamaican men dead from accidents and lack of protective gears the importance of safety is evident.
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Second Chance Smiles, an initiative under the Ministry of Health and Wellness will see 10,000 Jamaicans under 60 being provided with dentures.
Health Minister Dr. Tufton details how a simple thing as having a complete smile can improve quality of life.
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(2/2) MEGJC is responsible for implementing policies through its key portfolio areas, including Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment, Climate Change, Works, Water, Land and Economic Policy and Investment.
Visit megjc.gov.jm to learn more!
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(1/2) The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation () drives Jamaica's economic growth and sustainable development 🇯🇲
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Let us remember that every child in Jamaica deserves to be protected, cherished, and loved.
#ThrowbackThursday 🇯🇲
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I went over to the children to help them cross the road safely.
Looking back on that moment, we see that it wasn't only about crossing the street safely. It was about showing those children that someone cared about their well-being.
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In fact, I have a very special memory that I'd like to share with you today. Some years ago, I was out in the community, meeting with constituents and listening to their concerns. As I was walking down the street, I noticed a group of children trying to cross a busy intersection.
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This year’s National Child Month theme: “Children Need Our Love and Protection… Get Involved," is particularly close to my heart, as I have always been passionate about the well-being of our nation's children.
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We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
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Moments ago, I signed the condolence book for the late Honourable Mr Justice Lensley Wolfe, OJ, Chief Justice. We remember his remarkable life and his unwavering commitment to our justice system.
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While others may resort to trickery, the facts will show that through our policies, we are changing lives for the better.
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To improve the lives of our citizens we have had to make challenging decisions which have cost us significant political capital. However our interest is the interest of the people & we will use the power the Jamaican people have placed in us to make changes for their betterment.
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It is a fact that as a result of the compensation review, hundreds of Jamaicans within the public service have received sizable increases and are very happy with their new compensation packages.
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… have kept quiet while those whose salaries have not yet been resolved are very vocal giving the impression that everyone is dissatisfied & that is simply not the case.
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The truth however, is that many Jamaicans, particularly those who finally feel they are being paid what they deserve,…
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It is acknowledged that changes come with some amount of disruption and it is no different with the compensation review system.
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(2/2) Nevertheless we press on knowing that at the end of the process, it will redound to the benefit of our citizens and that is our sole concern.
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(1/2) The current compensation review was a necessary exercise that should have been completed a long time ago. We took the decision to fix this complex problem and have been met by false and misleading commentary.
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(2/2) "Before Life was uncomfortable, so I am happy for my new home built through the New Social Housing Programme on my own land!"
Ms Williams and her family are no longer living in discomfort. They have a place to call their own, where they can feel safe and secure.
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(1/2) The New Social Housing Programme has touched the lives of so many Jamaicans and has given them a new zest for life.
Ms Louise Williams, a proud recipient of this programme, shared with me her story before and after receiving her new home.
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As we observe Labour Day this year, let us commit to volunteering our labour to make a difference in our communities across Jamaica.
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A sub theme of this year’s Labour Day is road safety. We continue to emphasize the need for safe road practices for the preservation of life and the prevention of injuries.
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Today, we launched Labour Day 2023, commemorating 85 years of labour relations in our great nation.
This year's Labour Day theme, "Plant a Tree… For Life", reflects our commitment to promoting climate change mitigation , environmental protection and food security.
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