« Back Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Clarendon native Chenee Morris-Thomas says she drew inspiration to launch her skincare line from her quest to find natural and effective products for her baby’s sensitive skin She said that personal need sparked a passion to create a range of natural skincare products that would also benefit other families seeking gentle and nourishing solutions for their skin “ZaNatural Organics started after I became a mother I wasn’t happy that most of the products I was finding were imported I just wasn’t happy with putting on my baby’s skin,” said Morris-Thomas who operates out of Longville Park in Clarendon Morris-Thomas recently participated in the ‘Earn ‘N Share’ expo which provided a platform for local entrepreneurs and teachers to display their diverse range of goods and products and my daughter’s first name is Zana-Leah so I always said that if I was going to launch a business so [adding natural] was a no-brainer,” she explained Thomas’ dissatisfaction with available products only intensified prompting her to expand the scope of ZaNatural beyond infant care “Initially we started out as a children’s brand it has grown where the family loves it so much that most of my customers are the older people because a little goes a long way,” Morris-Thomas told The Gleaner The entrepreneur cited an overwhelmingly positive feedback to her products which she attributes to a growing consumer trust in natural ingredient products adding that more consumers are seeking chemical-free alternatives for their skincare needs “It’s the fact that it’s natural and they can trust what they’re putting on their skin persons who have had issues like eczema on their scalp they were happy to get the shampoo and the conditioner,” she said ZaNatural provides a diverse array of products including a growth oil and body-care essentials boasts a castor oil-base infused with nourishing elements such as vitamin E oil and tea tree oil for its anti-inflammatory properties it predominantly features olive oil and sunflower oil with a touch of rosehip oil known for its skin-rejuvenating antioxidants promises enduring hydration without succumbing to heat “Our cocoa butter has a higher fat content so it’s more for geared towards persons with dry skin and just in case persons don’t want to commit to buying the larger sizes shea butter and our cocoa butter – pocket size Morris-Thomas noted a tendency for mothers to neglect their own self-care while prioritising their children’s needs a facial and skin-care line specifically designed for mothers although its popularity has extended to a broader customer base leveraging neem’s antioxidant-rich properties beneficial for the skin moisturiser (suitable for both skin and facial use) She shared that the Naomi line was named in honour of her best friend “In the Bible there’s Ruth and Naomi I thought it would be good to pay homage to her by naming the line Naomi.” Despite the glamour of a flourishing business Morris-Thomas said entrepreneurship is no easy feat One specific challenge she highlighted is the issue of storage and packaging in Jamaica but she is actively working to address this challenge and find solutions to overcome it that she finds motivation in the positive feedback from satisfied clients who express gratitude for her products’ impact on their skin and even their children’s well-being compels her to persevere despite the obstacles ZaNatural can be found on Instagram at zanatural_organics olivia.brown@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. CHÊNÉE, Belgium — All the traces of a devastating 2021 flood have gone from this tranquil market square in Belgium’s east But public resentment around how authorities were slow to handle the disaster and its destruction that claimed nearly 40 lives across the region is still fresh in the minds of voters Jacqueline, a local browsing the market in the village of Chênée, was weighing who to vote for in Belgium’s triple election on June 9, when Belgians elect new national, regional and European Parliament members.  referring to the Francophone center-left Socialists (PS) who have ruled Liège for over 50 years That's not good news for Wallonia's most-prominent politician While most mainstream parties in Europe face far-right challengers, the pressure on the PS and Magnette in the past decade has come from the left. The far-left Workers’ Party (PTB) is projected to rival the PS in Belgium's federal parliament, according to POLITICO’s Poll of Polls the PTB is polling ahead of the Socialists The Belgian state's power is divided between a federal government Wallonia and Brussels — handling issues like employment or mobility and the three Flemish French-speaking and German communities handling issues such as education French speakers most often vote for French-speaking parties only as traditional parties have split into Flemish and French-speaking parties decades ago to cater to their own regions The Socialists have been in power in Wallonia almost uninterrupted since the 1980s the party is facing an uphill battle to remain Belgium's biggest French-speaking party the PTB had put pressure on the Socialists from the left of the spectrum In the weeks leading up to the June 9 election that has left the PS vulnerable to other challenges with the liberal Reformist Movement (MR) catching up in national polling PS and MR are now polling neck-and-neck with more than 20 percent of the French-speaking vote and the centrist Les Engagés has surged into third place with a projected 17 percent of that vote.  There’s a broader political offer,” said Sabine Roberty a PS member of parliament who was handing out campaign leaflets at Chênée's market in mid-May.    the PS is fighting to maintain its position as political heavyweight far-right Vlaams Belang is projected to become the biggest party — but the party has been excluded from governing by other parties due to its extreme agenda Flemish and Francophone parties gather to form coalitions to run the country Finding a majority for a national government is expected to take months The country already holds the world record in that regard after going 541 days without a government in 2010-2011 when it faced a similar divide a June 9 victory could propel him to the country's top job; a loss could cause irreparable damage to his ambitions Currently the mayor of Charleroi — a city best known to air travelers as a low-cost airline hub — Magnette has bigger and brighter dreams: He wants to become Belgium’s next prime minister.  Last time around, Magnette's PS was the first party in Wallonia and the third overall in Belgium but Alexander De Croo overtook him in the race for Belgium's top job Cambridge-educated Magnette faces arguably an even more difficult path to the throne.  The far-left PTB "is an unquestionable electoral competitor for the Socialist Party in the segment that tends to vote most socialist: the salaried working classes,” said Pascal Delwit professor of political science at the Université Libre de Bruxelles.  What makes it tricky is that the two parties covet the same voters.  Sipping a Coca-Cola Light on the terrace of Le Sinatra local pub just next to the market Nathalie knows she will cast her vote for a left-leaning party But she is still undecided about which one.  But nothing has ever changed” under its leadership Nathalie has worked for Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize for 33 years She was one of the workers affected by social upheaval when the company franchised all of its stores Both Magnette and the PTB's charismatic president came to meet Delhaize's unions to see what they "could do to help," she said "Raoul," as people in Chênée call Hedebouw, is the face of the Workers’ Party across Belgium and a native of Liège. Portraying himself as a man of the people, he loves to “boire un pot” — have a drink — in one of the numerous Liège cafés.  so he also has to run a campaign that takes that into account.” rooted in disillusionment with Wallonia's leading class is a powerful message for Hedebouw and his PTB “The PS promises the left during the campaign and it ends up being the right in government,” said David Pestieau the PTB’s political director. “We are ready to join a government but not to throw away our principles,” he added the PS is deeply engrained in Belgium's federal regional and local levels of government and across its public institutions That history is facing a reckoning with frustrated voters.  “There were two meters of water covering all these houses,” said Guy "And then there's no one here for months.” EU executive is planning a two-track approach of incentives and retaliatory measures to convince the White House to strike a deal The draft U.K.-EU agreement is one of several being drawn up ahead of a May 19 summit Even the EU’s most protectionist countries are realizing that they need new friends to trade with as their oldest ally goes rogue Brussels suspended its countermeasures against the U.S president’s steel and aluminum tariffs before they even took effect Now the two sides have 90 days to do a deal A Christmas party held at Port Royal was where Oshane Robinson met Chenee Russell “We were at the Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) Christmas party in 2016,” Oshane informs Tuesday Style Vows (TSV) revealing the immediate connection he felt with her The two developed a friendship that would over time blossom into love The proposal came three years after their initial encounter and took place at the Atlanta Botanical Garden after a carefully orchestrated mini vacay that included a botanical show “We went to the garden and were headed towards the rainforest section when I heard ‘our song’ On Day One being sung,” Chenee relates “… what followed remains a blur… in fact I completely forgot all that I was told to do because I was so nervous… I do The initial date of August 23 was changed to December 27 The sound of When God Made Youby Newsong and Natalie Grant signalled the bride’s arrival at the University of the West Indies Chapel at Mona Chenee was picture-perfect in a white Maggie Sottero strapless mermaid beaded gown from Bliss Bridal Her all-white cascading bouquet of orchids roses and baby’s breath completed the flawless look She was escorted to her bridegroom who was smartly attired in a three-piece dark emerald green suit from Spencer’s Tailoring by her mum Marlene Payton The rustic-themed celebration took place on the roof at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort & Spa but did little to damper the enthusiasm as guests made use of the Photos Affair JA booth area to take photos that would be framed and used on the tables and thereafter as souvernirs Afro B’s Drogba ‘ Joanna ‘ signalled the arrival of the bridal party and Wife by Joseph Stepper announced the newly-weds Handling the formalities was Ryan Dixon who did a fantastic job entertaining the guests and keeping the energy levels high The first dance to I Found Love by BeBe and CeCe Winans and Savage Love by Jason Derulo & Jawsh 685 had guests laughing uncontrollably when Chenee accidentally twisted Oshane’s hand (recent surgery had been done on that hand and had threatened to once again postpone the ceremony) MC Ryan Dixon hosted a clash between the newly-weds where they were asked to select songs that could be used to answer specific questions The evening continued with the unveiling of the two-tiered vanilla and fruitcake by Forever Sweet Ja and dinner catered by Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa The evening ended with guests partying to the juggling of deejay Ramon The couple spent their honeymoon at Royalton Negril Resort & Spa COVID-19 and the restrictions that it places on the movement of people should have put a major dent in the illegal trade of human trafficking but human traffickers have been finding ways to get around the hurdles created by the virus This idea was divulged by some of the speakers at the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) ‘Artworks for Freedom Stop Human Trafficking’ Competition awards ceremony held inside the Port Antonio Suite at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Saturday human traffickers have quickly changed their modus operandi and there is now an increase in “virtual exploitation” The Internet is being used now more than ever to carry out human-trafficking activities She said the world is changing rapidly and young people are speaking a different language our efforts to raise awareness must also reflect this new reality There must be campaigns to bring about awareness and in order to reach the youths we must now speak their language,” she added Livermore was supported by Ambassador Marianne Van Steen head of delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica who said tackling the trafficking of humans in these COVID times has become even more urgent as unemployment and the lack of economic and social opportunities have led to further development of human-trafficking networks and that the use of digital technology in the pandemic makes children more vulnerable manager at the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat in the Ministry of National Security (MNS) told The Gleaner that traffickers are using contemporary means “We have to get ahead of the traffickers and encourage people to be safe in their social media practices.” She also said the pieces produced by the competitors will be mounted on the IOM and MNS websites to give them some publicity and to be possibly incorporated in public education programmes He outlined a raft of actions that the Government has been taking to investigate including “officials who may become complicit in human trafficking” is a part of the Multi-Country Border Security Project funded by the EU and implemented jointly in Jamaica Haiti and the Dominican Republic by the IOM and the International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Affairs Its goal was to increase the awareness of Jamaicans about trafficking in persons specifically targeting the most vulnerable in society many of whom are residing in rural Jamaica Students were encouraged to submit their interpretation of human trafficking through drawings or through a combination of different art forms It ran from June 30 to September 30 last year All the speakers expressed their satisfaction with the pieces produced with Livermore saying that they are testament to the “untapped creativity These individuals have produced pieces that not only portray the realities of human trafficking but evoke a sense of critical awareness and urgency to combat the scourge of human trafficking,” she said Van Steen told the gathering that “we are convinced that the strength of the messages emanating from these works can help to reaffirm our commitment to protect victims and prosecute perpetrators of human trafficking” Some of the pieces were on display on Saturday while the winners in the performance categories entertained the audience with renditions of the work they had submitted there were five winners: Zaria Brown (six- to eight-year-old category) The category winners in the performing arts section are Hailey-Monae Lewis (nine-11) Tiana Brown (15-17) and Rickaye Kerr (18-25) in this segment there were special awardees in the persons of Hailey-Monae Lewis one of which he said was influenced by his living in Montego Bay he said he was “ecstatic” to be declared the winner in his category View the discussion thread. Kaydrah Walker-Wilkie (Tanika) and Akins Subair (Tionne) lead the cast and appear alongside Sam Buchanan (Dr Feelgood) and Romola Garai (Ms Jamelia (Fake Jackie) and Jen Metcalfe (Candy) in the upcoming Birmingham-set six-part series The BBC has released first look pictures for the brand-new comedy drama Just Act Normal from award-winning writer Janice Okoh (Sanditon The six-part series is based on Janice’s play Three Birds winner of the prestigious Bruntwood Playwriting Prize and is made for BBC iPlayer and BBC Three by The Forge Entertainment (The Buccaneers Just Act Normal is the first TV role for pictured newcomers and series leads Chenée Taylor (who plays Tiana) Kaydrah Walker-Wilkie (Tanika),and Akins Subair (Tionne) who star as three siblings hiding a terrible family secret The pictures also feature Romola Garai (Vigil Sherwood) as the funny and unexpectedly kind Dr Feelgood; and Ivanno Jeremiah (Halo Jamelia features as the larger-than-life Fake Jackie while Jennifer Metcalfe (Hollyoaks) guest stars as Leo’s new partner Candy and Talitha Wing (The Full Monty) plays Rome an insta-model struggling with her own self-worth Set in Birmingham and filmed across the West Midlands and Tanika fight to hide the truth from the outside world in order to stay together as a family As Tiana struggles to keep their regular lives afloat Tionne displaces his grief and Tanika tries to convince her teacher to adopt them chaos erupts when their mum’s hapless drug dealer The series is an irreverent portrait of black working-class teenage life and the excruciating desire to be more grown up than you’re ready to be Of working-class living and working-class dreams Just Act Normal (6x45) was commissioned by Lindsay Salt The series is created and written by Janice Okoh and is directed by Nathaniel Martello-White (The Strays) The producer is Jade Taylor (Ackley Bridge Executive producers are George Ormond (Ackley Bridge National Treasure) and George Faber (Shameless Skins) for The Forge Entertainment (a Banijay UK company) Just Act Normal will be distributed internationally by Banijay Rights Just Act Normal is coming soon to BBC iPlayer and BBC Three Hides preview environment warning banner on preview pages Select a theme and theme mode and click "Load theme" to load in your theme combination says discussions are under way to establish another shelter for victims of human trafficking but it can only accommodate female victims we are looking at a second shelter to accommodate male victims,” she said Russell Robinson pointed out that the establishment of the second shelter will place the country on a better path of improving its ranking as it relates to human trafficking Jamaica was ranked at Tier Two in the 2020 Trafficking in Persons Report Russell Robinson said Jamaica is aiming for Tier 1 ranking on the United States Department of State ranking on Human Trafficking The Department’s Trafficking in Persons report states that “the Government of Jamaica does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however The Government demonstrated increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore most of the persons have been children below the age of 18 years old and most forms of trafficking we are seeing are sexual trafficking or sexual exploitation but not at the same rate as the females… so I think the ratio as it stands now is possibly six to four out of 10 for females,” she said Russell Robinson explained that when victims are rescued protection services are coordinated for the victim if a victim is rescued we have to provide accommodation If it is that the person needs accommodation because sometimes based on the nature of the case they cannot go back home for security reasons and so we provide  them with accommodation and this is why the shelter is very important,” she said “We also provide them with counselling services because as you would imagine they would have gone through a traumatic experience and so we employ the services of the victim services division under the Ministry of Justice for counselling and if it involves a child we have to engage the Child Protection and Family Services Agency to also step in and provide counselling and sometimes accommodation for the child We also provide medical assistance and this is why we employ a multiagency approach,” Ms Trafficking in persons can be defined as the receipt transportation of a person through various means of threat fraud or other deceptive means or even abduction for the exploitation of that person Suppression and Punishment) (Amendment) Act 2021 was approved without amendment in the Senate recently was passed in 2007 and amended in 2013 to increase the penalties The legislation was again amended in 2018 to enable a judge to try trafficking offences without a jury The 2021 Bill was passed in the Lower House on November 3 with two amendments Send An Email Get the latest news & updates from the JIS sent to your inbox Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat host of the discussion programme ‘Get The Facts,’ to share the profile of persons who are primarily affected by human trafficking and the process involved in rescuing victims We bring you an excerpt of their interview Parents and guardians are being encouraged to monitor the online activities of children to protect them from becoming victims of human trafficking The call came from Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat She noted that the majority of trafficking victims identified by the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) are children “Children are now spending more time online due to the pandemic so parents and guardians must monitor their activities because traffickers are also occupying the online space seeking to target children,” she said She noted that perpetrators may pose as online friends or potential employers to lure children so they should not meet up with strangers they have met online “We are also encouraging parents and schools to educate children about trafficking in persons and how to protect themselves from becoming potential victims Tell your children not to accept online friend requests from strangers and not to share information about themselves ensure that you are aware of your child’s whereabouts and planned outings,” Mrs “Everything is not as it seems online; you have persons posing as someone they are not (Catfishing) to attract unknowing users for trafficking and other ill-intents so children have to be very careful navigating the online space,” she added Russell-Robinson also took the opportunity to invite schools to contact the NATFATIP to schedule sensitisation sessions “In order to prevent trafficking in persons NATFATIP focuses on public education efforts This includes multimedia campaigns and initiatives such as establishing Anti-Trafficking in Persons Clubs within secondary schools across the island and we are welcoming more schools to partner with us on this initiative,” she said The Ministry of National Security (MNS) National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) says that the recent amendments to the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Act signals its intent to reduce trafficking in persons locally MNS Trafficking in Persons Secretariat Manager said that among the amendments made earlier this year is that the penalty of convicted persons facing a fine only under the Act was removed now a person convicted of trafficking can only be imprisoned or imprisoned and fined that amendment was made this year,” she explained this is a part of the Government’s measures to prevent and combat trafficking in persons “We believe that trafficking is a dire crime it has a psychological impact on the victims [whose] lives can be destroyed and it falls under transnational organised crime We believe that to reflect the nature of this crime a fine alone is not sending a signal to persons that this is a type of crime that we need to get rid of from our shores,” she said She also added that the amendments reflected international standards and best practices “We have reviewed the laws regionally and internationally and this is the nature of their fines for trafficking in persons with most laws it is imprisonment or imprisonment and a fine which is paid to the victim included in the Act as well,” she noted The TIP Act was enacted in 2007 to prescribe measures to prevent and combat trafficking in persons to enable a judge to try trafficking offences without a jury Since the formation of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Anti-Trafficking in Persons Unit in 2006 some 108 victims have been identified and rescued up to July this year Sixty-five victims were under the age of 18 years with females being particularly vulnerable to exploitation The NATFATIP was established in June 2005 as a multi-agency approach to enhance national capacity and to develop and implement Jamaica’s legislative institutional and operational response for combatting trafficking in persons The National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) is seeking to strengthen collaboration with schools to reduce the number of persons who fall victim to human trafficking “We are inviting schools to partner with the NATFATIP because we find that most victims of trafficking are children,” said Manager “NATFATIP address the three Ps – ‘Prevention the preventative aspect is our focus in schools and is exercised through public education efforts These include multimedia campaigns and initiatives such as Anti-Trafficking in Persons Clubs within secondary schools across the island,” she noted Russell Robinson informed that there are about 20 schools across the island where clubs initiatives have been set up to sensitise students teachers and parents about trafficking and the task force is actively working with the Ministry of Education and Information to get more institutions on board The schools that already have clubs include Port Antonio High in Portland Trelawny; Dunoon Technical High and Vauxhall High Kingston; and Marcus Garvey Technical High Russell Robinson said that the NATFATIP is willing to visit schools regardless of their geographical location or facilitate online sensitisation sessions given the restrictions on face-to-face learning She noted that such partnerships are critical in effectively tackling human trafficking “The Government alone cannot curb trafficking It is a whole-of-country approach because everyone is vulnerable to trafficking so we are imploring schools to partner with us,” she said Interested schools can contact the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat Ministry of National Security (876) 906-4908 or email information@mns.gov.jm Sign In Subscribe Now Become a free member today and receive top local stories right to your inbox The Lindsay Thurber Raiders senior girls knocked off the Lacombe Rams 64-37 on their home court in Central Alberta High School Basketball action as play got back underway after the two-week exam break Hannah Wirtanen led the way for the Raiders with 17 points while Chenee Lehman and Macy Bourassa each chipped in 11 Joes Falcons senior edged the Hunting Hills lightning 75-61 Dani Celso was the top scorer for the Falcons with 25 points Marissa Richards led the Lightning with 29 points The Notre Dame Cougars also fell 65-55 to the Camrose Trojans Notre Dame was led by Lauren Junck with 15 points and four rebounds Mattice Rensburg chipped in 13 points Paityn Babb 11 points and 10 rebounds the Lindsay Thurber Raiders defeated the Lacombe Rams 78-67 Carson Prins was the Rams leading scorer with 21 points Email sports tips to Byron HackettLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines The National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) is reinforcing its commitment to tackle the issue of trafficking in persons Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday said that the NATFATIP is consistently working on the three Ps – ‘Prevention Protection and Prosecution’ – to reduce incidents of trafficking in persons locally we have rescued over 100 victims since 2010 and convicted eight traffickers within the courts We have trained judges in terms of trafficking in persons laws and procedures Suppression and Punishment) law was enacted in Jamaica and has since been amended three times – 2013 Russell Robinson also told JIS News that the NATFATIP’s work is centred around protecting victims of trafficking “We have a trafficking in persons government-operated centre for victims of trafficking We have also focused on reintegration assistance immigration assistance and other extracurricular skills which is offered by the Victim Services Division as well as the Child Protection and Family Services Agency that are all entities of the NAFTATIP,” she explained The preventative aspect of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat’s work focuses on public education efforts that include multimedia campaigns and initiatives such as Anti-Trafficking in Persons Clubs within secondary schools across the island The Ministry will be hosting a week of activities under the global theme to commemorate the World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2021 concluding with a virtual town hall on July 30 to commemorate the day itself The virtual town hall will be streamed on the social media platforms (Twitter Instagram and YouTube) of the Ministry of National Security (@mnsgovjm) Jamaica’s National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) will join other countries worldwide to observe World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2021 Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ said the Ministry will be hosting a week of activities under the global theme ‘Victims’ Voices Lead the Way’ radio and television interviews and a virtual town hall on July 30 to commemorate the day itself which will be the culmination of the week of activities will be focused on a victim-centred approach to human trafficking so this forum is focused on attaining information from victims as to what are their experiences to assess how can the Government and other stakeholders help victims to reintegrate into society and to assist victims of trafficking so it is best to get first-hand information from victims on how we can assist them and if our guidelines and policies are up to standard and efficient to assist victims,” she explained The panel of speakers will include Sub Officer in Charge of the Anti-TIP (Vice Squad) Detective Inspector Kemisha Gordon; Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Sharon Millwood Moore; TIP Ambassador and Survivor of Human Trafficking The virtual session will be streamed on the social media platforms (Twitter  Detective Inspector Gordon appealed to Jamaicans to work with the various Government stakeholders to challenge the issue of human trafficking locally “We need an all-hands-on deck approach if we are going to put a dent in this type of offence that occurs on our shores I am urging Jamaicans to get in the know; trafficking does not require transportation – a person can be trafficked without being moved from their home,” she noted Spot them and stop them and help us to stop trafficking by reporting these incidents,” she urged Persons who suspect incidents of trafficking in persons or are victims can call the police within their area to make a report. They can also send an email to tip.ocid@jcf.gov.jm call the Ministry of National Security at 876-906-49 or speak to the child counsellors at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) and both admit that it was love at first sight and they were inseparable from the start "My wife admitted to becoming attracted to me after watching me 'cook up a storm' in the kitchen while living on campus at college I certainly was attracted to her too," said Rajive who got her dad's approval to take his 'little girl' away spectacular and simply beautiful inside and out," notes the beaming husband They exchanged vows at the Mandeville Baptist Church in Manchester The ceremony was officiated by the reverends Zereal Williams and Joseph Beaton The reception followed at Neil's Auditorium decorated in the wedding's theme colours of orange View the discussion thread. View the discussion thread. The Ministry of National Security (MNS) National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP) says that the reintegration of victims of trafficking into society is a crucial aspect of the Task Force’s mandate The NATFATIP was established in June 2005 as a multi-agency approach to enhance national capacity and develop and implement Jamaica’s legislative Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank session held on Tuesday (July 20) said that due to the psychological impact of trafficking in persons on victims NATFATIP sees it as a priority to provide support for this vulnerable group “After you have come out of a life of trafficking in persons you are traumatised and you will need the assistance of persons including your family members and government stakeholders to help you to get back to a normal life,” she explained Victim Services Division as well as the Child Protection and Family Services Agency as some victims suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a host of other medical conditions we keep in touch with persons as they recover from the incidents of human trafficking,” she said Mrs Russell-Robinson said also that NATFATIP offers support through assistance with education expenses “[Regardless of] the circumstances that would have led persons into a life of trafficking we want to ensure that we prevent them from getting back into those situations.” The Task Force even helps them to find jobs as some people end up in trafficking in persons by responding to a job advertisement “We know that most times persons end up in trafficking due to dire situations and dire needs,” she explained The Manager of the Trafficking in Persons Secretariat also offers reintegration assistance to victims who are not Jamaicans but who have been rescued from trafficking in persons locally we help them to get safely repatriated to their country at our expense and if a person is not in possession of identification documents we help them to get back those documents,” she explained Mrs Russell-Robinson revealed that more than 30 per cent of victims of trafficking in persons are not Jamaican citizens The MNS will be hosting a week of activities under the global theme “Victims’ Voices Lead the Way” to commemorate the World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2021 on July 30 The week of activities begin on Sunday (July 25) with a church service  During the week there will be sensitisation sessions with hotel employees and radio and television interviews The final activity is a virtual town hall on Friday (July 30) in observance of the day Instagram and YouTube) of the Ministry of National Security (@mnsgovjm) from 3:00 p.m Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time It was hard not to be out of breath watching the Russian Imperial Ballet’s flamboyant interpretation of Don Quixote at Crown Theatre With their myriad of acrobatic feats – one handed lifts fish dives and countless pirouettes – there was no questioning the athleticism of the company Don Quixote performed by the Russian Imperial Ballet was a production full of colour and flamboyancy From the moment Daniil Kolmin sauntered onto the stage as Don Quixote with Denys Simon as Sancho Panza by his side audiences were consumed by the humorous tale unfolding before them The stars of the night though were Lina Seveliova and Nariman Bekzhanov who danced the parts of star-crossed lovers Kitri and Basilio The two came onto the stage with vigour and tenacity – and they didn’t let up until the final curtain dropped Seveliova made audiences’ heads spin as she executed one turn after another with near flawless precision If she wasn’t turning she was being lifted above the head of Bekzhanov - who carried out the role of Basilio with cheeky It was easy to get lost in the excitement of the swirling toreador capes Spanish skirts and fans – not to mention the enthusiastic yells from the corps Founded in 1994 by Bolshoi Theatre soloist Gediminas Taranda the Russian Imperial Ballet has developed a reputation for perfection – which was why it was disappointing at times to see imperfection among the corps Perhaps expectations were too high before the show – but from a company of such high standard I would not expect to be able to notice arms out of place and positional errors the talent of the company cannot be denied Their energy did not falter throughout the three acts – finishing the night with an array of party tricks that left theatre-goers amazed It was hard not to be out of breath watching the Russian Imperial Ballet\\u2019s flamboyant interpretation of Don Quixote at Crown Theatre With their myriad of acrobatic feats \\u2013 one handed lifts fish dives and countless pirouettes \\u2013 there was no questioning the athleticism of the company The two came onto the stage with vigour and tenacity \\u2013 and they didn\\u2019t let up until the final curtain dropped Seveliova made audiences\\u2019 heads spin as she executed one turn after another with near flawless precision If she wasn\\u2019t turning she was being lifted above the head of Bekzhanov - who carried out the role of Basilio with cheeky Spanish skirts and fans \\u2013 not to mention the enthusiastic yells from the corps the Russian Imperial Ballet has developed a reputation for perfection \\u2013 which was why it was disappointing at times to see imperfection among the corps Perhaps expectations were too high before the show \\u2013 but from a company of such high standard I would not expect to be able to notice arms out of place and positional errors Their energy did not falter throughout the three acts \\u2013 finishing the night with an array of party tricks that left theatre-goers amazed.