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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), looks on as Clarendon Parish Disaster Coordinator, Eleanor Coombs-Waithe (left), highlights the shelter rules, during a visit to the Osborne Store Primary and Junior High School shelter in the parish on Friday (July 2). At right is Member of Parliament for South-Western Clarendon, Lothan Cousins.

Gov’t Prepared for Any Impact from Tropical Storm Elsa

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government and its agencies are prepared for any impact from the now downgraded Tropical Storm Elsa. “I want to assure the country that the Government is as ready...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), presents student of Clark’s Town Primary School in Trelawny, Aiden Blake, with a tablet computer, during a ceremony at the school on Friday (July 2). Sharing in the occasion is Member of Parliament for Trelawny Southern, Marissa Dalrymple Philibert. The Prime Minister donated 40 tablets to students from seven primary-level schools in Southern Trelawny, through his Positive Jamaica Foundation.

PM Donates 40 Tablets to Southern Trelawny Students

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, emphasises a point while making a statement during the sitting of the Senate on Friday (July 2).

Jamaica and US Finalise Improved Operational Protocols for Shiprider Agreement

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles.

Global Interest in Proposed Introduction of CBDC

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at the virtual COVID Conversations press briefing on July 1.

More Vaccines in the Coming Weeks

5 years ago Environment

Hurricane Warning Replaced by Tropical Storm Warning for Jamaica as Elsa Weakens Further

METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE DIVISION Division of the Ministry of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment & Climate Change Telephone: 876-924-8055/924-8404 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, July 3, 2021 – 11:00 a.m. BULLETIN No: 12 The Hurricane Warning for Jamaica has been downgraded and a TROPICAL STORM WARNING is now in effect as Elsa continues to weaken while approaching the southern coast of Hispaniola. This...

5 years ago Justice

Justice Minister Urges JP’s to Be Proactive in Response to Child Abuse

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is urging Justices of the Peace (JP) to be proactive in their response to child abuse. The Minister made the call during a virtual JP sensitisation session last evening (July 1), titled ‘A Discussion on Child Abuse in Jamaica’. Speaking to the more than 300 participants, Minister Chuck lamented that children “are being abused and...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), makes a point to Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford (right), while on a tour of the Port Maria Fire Station in St. Mary on July 1. The facility is under construction and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Others pictured (from left) are Member of Parliament for Central St. Mary, Dr. Morais Guy, and Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Richard Creary.

5 years ago Local Government

Four New Stations for Firefighters by Year End

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says by the end of the year, firefighters will be operating in four new facilities. The new stations will be in Montego Bay, St. James; Port Maria, St. Mary; Yallahs, St. Thomas, and Old Harbour, St. Catherine. During a visit to the Port Maria station on July 1, the Minister...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holiness (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Olympic Gardens Police Station in St. Andrew on Wdnesday (June 30). Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams; Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Commisioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda; and Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.

5 years ago National Security and Peace

Significant Investments Made in National Security

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government continues to prioritise national security with significant investments made in improving police stations and procuring the necessary tools to fight crime “We spent $40 billion on security in one year and now we have over 200 police stations that are being improved. We have improved the mobility of the police...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a ceremony at the Clark’s Town Primary School in Trelawny on Friday (July 2), to hand over 40 tablet computers to students under his Positive Jamaica Foundation. At right is Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert.

5 years ago Environment

Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans to Prepare for Elsa

Jamaicans are being urged to take all the necessary precautions in preparation for the effects of the now downgraded Tropical Storm Elsa, which could begin impacting the island as early as Saturday (July 3). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the call while addressing a ceremony at the Clark’s Town Primary School on Friday (July 2) to hand...

Passengers arrive on the inaugural Jet Air Caribbean flight from Curaçao International Airport to Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, on Thursday, July 1.

5 years ago Tourism

Jamaica Welcomes Inaugural Flight from Curaçao

On Thursday (July 1), Jamaica welcomed a new air service to Kingston with the launch of the inaugural Jet Air Caribbean flight from Curaçao International Airport to the Norman Manley International Airport. The new service offers direct, round-trip flights. It operates every Thursday. Flights depart at 2:55 p.m. and arrive at 3:55 p.m. Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB),...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the recent monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Residents in Westmoreland Encouraged to Destroy Mosquito Breeding Sites

Residents of Westmoreland are encouraged to destroy mosquito breeding sites, and protect themselves from mosquito bites by wearing appropriate clothing, and using repellent, nets and screens. The call comes from Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. Marcia Graham, who points out that the Aedes index in the parish has increased. She was addressing the recent monthly meeting of...