News

Middle Quarters CDC Treats Elderly and Shut-ins

More than 200 elderly persons and shut-ins from Middle Quarters and surrounding areas in St. Elizabeth were treated to a warm meal and care packages recently by the Middle Quarters Community Development Committee (CDC).

President of the Middle Quarters CDC Stashauna Burnett says many elderly persons in the community are not necessarily living on their own but have family members or caregivers who have lost their jobs because of COVID-19, the initiative aimed to ease the pressure off the caregivers.

Ms. Burnett praised the over 50 volunteers who assisted with the packaging and delivery of the meals and care packages to the recipients’ homes. The initiative was headed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and Member of Parliament for Southwest St. Elizabeth, Hon. Floyd Green. There were also representatives from Sandals South Coast, St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, the School Community Outreach Programme for Education (SCOPE), among others.

Ms. Burnett says the Community Development Committee will continue to assist the elderly and the needy in the community.

Recent Posts

⁩ 8 PEOPLE ARRESTED IN ILLEGAL SLAUGHTERHOUSE MATTER

An illegal slaughterhouse was uncovered at Big Lane, Central Village, St. Catherine, around 7 AM…

1 day ago

Government Wins Appeal in Court Ruling on Paula Llewellyn’s Tenure

The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the government regarding the tenure of…

2 days ago

FLOW Reports Major Vandalism of Fibre Cables in Half-Way Tree

Flow Jamaica is reporting severe vandalism that has disrupted services for numerous customers in the…

2 weeks ago

CHEC Selected As Main Contractor for Multi-Billion Dollar SPARK Programme

The Government of Jamaica has signed $36 billion in road network contracts and announced an…

2 weeks ago

Indecom to Offer Oversight in Mas Camp Incident Allegedly Including Off-Duty Police

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) will provide oversight regarding the Mas Camp incident, which…

3 weeks ago

New Integrity Commission Reports Reach Parliament

The Integrity Commission has submitted an investigation report and an indicative ruling from its director…

3 weeks ago