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Deputy Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair, makes a presentation during Wednesday’s (July 17) Media Launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey, and Press Briefing, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston.

Inflation for June 1.1 %

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the inflation rate for June 2024 was 1.1 per cent. STATIN’s Deputy Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, presented the key indicators during Wednesday’s (July 17) media launch of the Revised Labour Force...

Members of the Ensom City Gospel Chapel Singers (left), extend birthday greetings in song to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right, seated), during the Assembly’s 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday (July 21). Prime Minister Holness delivered remarks during the service, which was held at the church located in St. Catherine.

PHOTOS: PM Holness Delivers Remarks at Ensom City Gospel Chapel’s 50th Anniversary Service

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, leads the congregation of Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church in St. Andrew in the singing of a hymn during Sunday’s (July 21) Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month National Church Service. The Month is being observed throughout July. This is the third year that the Month is being commemorated, following a Proclamation by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in 2022.

PHOTOS: Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month National Church Service

Minister of Science, Energy, Technology and Transport, Hon Daryl Vaz.

Energy Sector Must Be Commended for Resilience and Dedication to National Development – Minister Vaz

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), shakes hands with Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ECHE Limited, Lititia Myers Gray (right), during a visit by Ms. Gray to the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Wednesday (July 17), to showcase the company’s newly acquired fleet of armored vehicles. Sharing the moment is Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake.

PHOTOS: Minister Chang Looks at Armoured Vehicles

2 years ago Press ReleaseWater

NWC Assures Public That Water Supply is Safe: Location Shown on Social Media Video is Not a NWC Facility

The NWC is aware of a video being circulated where a group of individuals directed comments toward the NWC before skating across a waterway. The company wishes to advise the public that the location highlighted in the video is not a NWC facility. Additionally, the water supply utility wishes to share a general update on the measures normally taken in...

Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, is urging farming communities to work together in developing seedling centres.

2 years ago Agriculture

Farmers Encouraged to Establish Protected Seedling Centres

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging farming communities to establish protected seedling centres, to strengthen future recovery efforts. These are specific areas identified for the development of seedlings for future use. Seedling centres will be able to provide farmers with plants to help them recover after periods of loss. Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with RADA,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, provides an update on the Hurricane Beryl Relief and Recovery Efforts in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16).

2 years ago Health & WellnessHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentParliamentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

$1.3b Allocated to NWA and NSWMA under Post-Hurricane National Clean-Up Campaign

The National Works Agency (NWA) and National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) have been allocated $1.3 billion under the National Clean-Up Programme forming part of the Government’s Hurricane Beryl Relief and Recovery Efforts. Of the sum, $800 million will go to the NWA, with the remaining $500 million programmed for the NSWMA. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), displays a mosquito drum cover during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on July 18. At left is Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie. The press conference provided an update on the state of dengue and the Government’s Enhanced Vector Control Programme, as well as the post-hurricane plan for the public health system.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health Ramps up Vector Control Programme

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has enhanced its vector control programme to address the increase in the mosquito population since the passage of Hurricane Beryl, including the Aedes aegypti, which transmits the dengue virus. The measures, which were outlined by Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, today (July 18), include expanding the number of vector-control workers, increasing fogging...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly appointed President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop, with the Instrument of Appointment at the swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on July 18.

2 years ago JusticePrime Minister

Jamaica Appoints First Female Court of Appeal President

Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop was sworn in as President of the Court of Appeal on Thursday (July 18), becoming the first female to hold the office. Governor General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the function, which was held at King’s House. Justice McDonald Bishop was invested with the Order of Jamaica (OJ) during the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16.

2 years ago ParliamentPrime MinisterTechnologyTelecommunications

Telecoms Services Restored for Majority of Customers

Telecommunications companies Digicel and Flow are reporting that significant coverage has been restored for customers, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Addressing the House of Representatives on July 16, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said Flow reported that as of July 15, out of a total of 782 sites, 588 are online and population coverage is 88 per...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16).

2 years ago AgricultureHurricane BerylParliament

Agriculture Sector Sustains $4.73b in Losses from Hurricane Beryl’s Passage

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says assessments indicate that the agriculture sector incurred losses totalling $4.73 billion from the Hurricane Beryl’s passage. Making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16), Mr. Green said the assessments indicate that 48,852 farmers have been impacted. He added that approximately 23,040 hectares of farmland have been...