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The Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) for children 0-6 years with various types of developmental disabilities has been without a speech therapist for some three years. This even as director of the ESP...

By Shanieka Smith Staff Writer   #StVincent, August 21, 2022 – The St. Vincent Public Service Union (PSU) warns that operations at the Argyle International Airport (AIA) could be affected in September if management does not respond to the workers’ complaints. According to PSU president Elroy Boucher, the workers were ready to withdraw their service […]

#Kingston, Jamaica, August 21, 2022 – Hundreds of special needs children across the island benefited from support through the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) last year. The intervention included the provision of developmental assistance, stimulation and therapy, assistive aids and educational support. As contained in the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica 2021, there were 888 referrals […]

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Hundreds of special needs children across the island benefited from support through the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) last year. The intervention included the provision of deve...

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Jamaican Government commit to assist vulnerable citizens impacted by COVID-19 Minister of Labour and Social Security Karl Samuda KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Labour and Social Security Karl Samuda says Government is committed to assisting the most vulnerable persons who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. He said that up to the end of March, more than J$9 billion (US$58.6 million) was expended for cash grant payments under the Programme of Advancement Through Health and ...