Jamaicans urged to engage with seniors during holidays to reduce depression and isolation

An appeal is being made for Jamaicans to engage with senior citizens during the holiday period to reduce feelings of depression and isolation. 

The appeal comes from Golden Designs, an art-based entity for senior citizens. 

Founder and Principal Director, Shelly-Ann Thompson told IRIE FM News that during the festive season many seniors experience sadness, as they live alone or have close friends and relatives who passed away. 

She said communities should look out for seniors, especially those without close loved ones and include them in their festive traditions. 

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NPTAJ urges parents to be mindful of activities young people engage in this festive season

An appeal is being made for Jamaicans to engage with senior citizens during the holiday period to reduce feelings of depression and isolation. 

The appeal comes from Golden Designs, an art-based entity for senior citizens. 

Founder and Principal Director, Shelly-Ann Thompson told IRIE FM News that during the festive season many seniors experience sadness, as they live alone or have close friends and relatives who passed away. 

She said communities should look out for seniors, especially those without close loved ones and include them in their festive traditions. 

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UK announces over $27M in funding to support Jamaica’s marine conservation efforts

An appeal is being made for Jamaicans to engage with senior citizens during the holiday period to reduce feelings of depression and isolation. 

The appeal comes from Golden Designs, an art-based entity for senior citizens. 

Founder and Principal Director, Shelly-Ann Thompson told IRIE FM News that during the festive season many seniors experience sadness, as they live alone or have close friends and relatives who passed away. 

She said communities should look out for seniors, especially those without close loved ones and include them in their festive traditions. 

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Tufton appeals to expectant mothers to visit health centres for prenatal checks

An appeal is being made for Jamaicans to engage with senior citizens during the holiday period to reduce feelings of depression and isolation. 

The appeal comes from Golden Designs, an art-based entity for senior citizens. 

Founder and Principal Director, Shelly-Ann Thompson told IRIE FM News that during the festive season many seniors experience sadness, as they live alone or have close friends and relatives who passed away. 

She said communities should look out for seniors, especially those without close loved ones and include them in their festive traditions. 

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Earthquake Unit says strong 6.1M quake felt in Jamaica this morning

An appeal is being made for Jamaicans to engage with senior citizens during the holiday period to reduce feelings of depression and isolation. 

The appeal comes from Golden Designs, an art-based entity for senior citizens. 

Founder and Principal Director, Shelly-Ann Thompson told IRIE FM News that during the festive season many seniors experience sadness, as they live alone or have close friends and relatives who passed away. 

She said communities should look out for seniors, especially those without close loved ones and include them in their festive traditions. 

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West Indies Petroleum spins off fuel distribution arm to form WIP Energy

An appeal is being made for Jamaicans to engage with senior citizens during the holiday period to reduce feelings of depression and isolation. 

The appeal comes from Golden Designs, an art-based entity for senior citizens. 

Founder and Principal Director, Shelly-Ann Thompson told IRIE FM News that during the festive season many seniors experience sadness, as they live alone or have close friends and relatives who passed away. 

She said communities should look out for seniors, especially those without close loved ones and include them in their festive traditions. 

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Eight people arrested in relation to discovery of illegal slaughterhouse in St. Catherine

An appeal is being made for Jamaicans to engage with senior citizens during the holiday period to reduce feelings of depression and isolation. 

The appeal comes from Golden Designs, an art-based entity for senior citizens. 

Founder and Principal Director, Shelly-Ann Thompson told IRIE FM News that during the festive season many seniors experience sadness, as they live alone or have close friends and relatives who passed away. 

She said communities should look out for seniors, especially those without close loved ones and include them in their festive traditions. 

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Much more to be done in the fight against corruption – MOCA

An appeal is being made for Jamaicans to engage with senior citizens during the holiday period to reduce feelings of depression and isolation. 

The appeal comes from Golden Designs, an art-based entity for senior citizens. 

Founder and Principal Director, Shelly-Ann Thompson told IRIE FM News that during the festive season many seniors experience sadness, as they live alone or have close friends and relatives who passed away. 

She said communities should look out for seniors, especially those without close loved ones and include them in their festive traditions. 

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GG Sir Patrick Allen recovering, after successful spinal surgery 

An appeal is being made for Jamaicans to engage with senior citizens during the holiday period to reduce feelings of depression and isolation. 

The appeal comes from Golden Designs, an art-based entity for senior citizens. 

Founder and Principal Director, Shelly-Ann Thompson told IRIE FM News that during the festive season many seniors experience sadness, as they live alone or have close friends and relatives who passed away. 

She said communities should look out for seniors, especially those without close loved ones and include them in their festive traditions. 

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KSAMC to address staff shortage and other deficiencies following recent IC report

An appeal is being made for Jamaicans to engage with senior citizens during the holiday period to reduce feelings of depression and isolation. 

The appeal comes from Golden Designs, an art-based entity for senior citizens. 

Founder and Principal Director, Shelly-Ann Thompson told IRIE FM News that during the festive season many seniors experience sadness, as they live alone or have close friends and relatives who passed away. 

She said communities should look out for seniors, especially those without close loved ones and include them in their festive traditions. 

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