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jamaicaobserver. com > 07/03/2026 > daley-calls-greater-support-seniors-govt-services-go-digital

Daley calls for greater support for seniors as Gov't services go digital

5+ hour, 45+ min ago  (247+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica " As banking and Government services become increasingly digital, greater measures must be put in place to ensure Jamaica's senior citizens are not left behind, says Opposition Spokesperson on Gender Affairs, Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly, Denise Daley....

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jamaicaobserver. com > 05/31/2026 > believe-dignified-ageing

We believe in dignified ageing

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (552+ words) MONTEGO BAY, St James " Members of the senior citizens community across Jamaica have welcomed Friday's launch of the Ministry of Health and Wellness's Park Walker Initiative for Older Adults which is aimed at encouraging older individuals to become more physically…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 05/29/2026 > ministry-health-launches-park-walker-initiative-older-adults-st-james

Ministry of Health launches Park Walker Initiative for Older Adults in St James

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (294+ words) ST JAMES, Jamaica " Hundreds of senior citizens turned out at Harmony Beach Park in St James on Friday for the launch of the Ministry of Health and Wellness" Park Walker Initiative for Older Adults. The islandwide programme, which began with…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 05/29/2026 > decades-community-pride

Decades of community pride

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (597+ words) SENIOR citizens in Stadium Gardens, St Andrew, turned out from as early as 5: 00 am on Labour Day to lead a major community restoration effort, highlighting the increasingly active role many older Jamaicans continue to play in strengthening neighbourhoods and civic…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 02/14/2026 > senior-citizens-tournament-resounding-success-says-domino-boss

Senior citizens tournament a resounding success, says domino boss

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (353+ words) Humbert Davis, president of the National Association of Domino Bodies (NADB), said that the regional level of the NADB/National Council of Senior Citizens (NCSC) domino tournament was a resounding success. The domino boss said that the event, which brought…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 10/16/2025 > domino-boss-proclaims-seniors-bark-society

Domino boss proclaims seniors are the "bark" of society

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (308+ words) Humbert Davis, president of the National Association of Domino Bodies (NADB), continued to express his admiration for the strong turnout and unity of senior citizens at the domino tournament. The St Catherine leg of the competition saw a significant presence…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 09/26/2025 > 59-seniors-graduate-national-digital-literacy-programme

59 seniors graduate from National Digital Literacy programme

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (274+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica " A total of 59 senior citizens graduated on Friday from the Digital Literacy Programme, an initiative of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) delivered in partnership with the HEART/NSTA Trust. The programme is aimed at equipping older…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 09/26/2025 > senior-citizens-feted-national-grandparents-days

Senior citizens feted on National Grandparents Days

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (414+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica'Senior citizens from clubs all across Jamaica came together for an afternoon of fun, food and fellowship in celebration of National Grandparents Day. The third annual staging of the event was held on Sunday, September 21 at the Verandah at…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 09/20/2025 > domino-competition-boosts-mens-involvement-senior-citizen-clubs

Domino competition boosts men's involvement in senior citizen clubs

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (427+ words) The 2025 National Association for Domino Bodies (NADB)/National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Domino Tournament is more than just a competition " it's a catalyst for change. According to Marlon Johnson, parish organiser for St Andrew, the event aims to increase…...

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jamaicaobserver. com > 09/18/2025 > safe-space-senior-citizens

Safe space for senior citizens

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (366+ words) Senior citizens and Jamaicans with special needs are set to benefit from a non-medical transportation and mobility service from APS Provides, as the company prepares to launch on the island this month. Founded by Donovan and Carol Haynes " parents inspired…...