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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), admires a canvas painting by artist Delroy Millwood (left). Occasion was the opening of the two-day Christmas in July trade show on July 11, at the National Arena.

Jamaica Welcomed 55,000 Visitors from July 4-10

From July 4 to 10, Jamaica welcomed 55,000 visitors to the island, indicating a recovery of the industry post Hurricane Beryl. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure during his address at the opening ceremony of the Christmas in...

Social Worker, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Clurdine Powell Harrison, uses a mobile phone to capture images highlighting damage to Cameka Chamberlin's residence in Mitchell Town, during the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Occasion was a visit to the community in Clarendon on July 10 by teams from the Ministry to assess the damage and provide relief items to the affected residents.

PHOTOS: MLSS Relief Effort

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (left) greets past student of the Ministry’s Early Stimulation Programme, Joshua Hall during the staging of the programme’s 2024 graduation exercise held on July 10 at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica Bethel Temple in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Early Stimulation Programme Graduation Exercise

Ministry of Labour and Social Security Records Officer, Stacey-Ann Coleman (left), documents information being provided by resident of Mitchell Town in Clarendon, Novlette Rhoden, on the extent of damage sustained during Hurricane Beryl’s passage. The occasion was a visit to the community by teams from the Ministry on Wednesday (July 10) to assess damage and present relief items to affected residents.

PHOTOS: Post-Hurricane Relief Supplies Presented to Residents of Mitchell Town in Clarendon

Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addressing Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

ODPEM’s Post-Hurricane Damage Assessments Ongoing

Inspector of Police, Florence Clarke, who is attached to the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA), addresses the recent St. Andrew South District Consultative Committee Conference at the Pembroke Hall High School.

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Parents Urged to Safeguard Children Against Sexual Abuse

Parents and guardians are being urged to be more vigilant in supervising their children to protect them from sexual abuse. In making the call, Inspector of Police, Florence Clarke, who is attached to the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA), said officers are dealing with too many cases of early initiation of sexual acts and...

Regional Director for the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Region 4, Dr. Michele Pinnock, speaking at the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official handover of the Esher Primary School smart room at the institution in Hanover.

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Esher Primary School in Hanover Gets Smart Room

Esher Primary School in Hanover is the beneficiary of a fully outfitted smart room from the Digicel Foundation. The facility, which is equipped with technology devices such as laptops, tablets a printer and smart screen, is part of a programme by Digicel to bridge the digital divide by providing students in primary schools across the island with access to cutting-edge...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

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Gov’t to Undertake Post-Hurricane National Clean-Up Initiative

The Government will be undertaking a national clean-up initiative under the Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help (REACH) Programme. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9). The REACH Programme aims to provide immediate assistance to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Major elements of the programme...

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Structure to Coordinate Recovery and Reconstruction Efforts Being Finalised

The Government is in the process of finalising a structure to coordinate recovery and reconstruction efforts, following the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the island. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9). Mr. Holness said he convened a multi-agency meeting to coordinate the management of...

Entomological Assistant, Charles Killingbeck (left), points to an untreated water source on the property of Howard Gayle of Pedro Plains, during a Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) mass public health intervention in St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday, July 10.

2 years ago Health & Wellness

SRHA Responds to Urgent Health Needs of Communities Affected by Hurricane Beryl

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has launched a comprehensive response to address the urgent health needs of affected communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, which severely impacted several southern parishes on July 3. The extensive health intervention began in St. Elizabeth on Wednesday, July 10, with a team of 120 health professionals, including public health inspectors, community health...

2 years ago Health & WellnessPress Release

Search and Destroy Mosquito-Breeding Sites

Following the start of the hurricane season and the anticipated increase in rainfall, the Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding members of the public to expect an increase in the breeding of mosquitoes, especially those that carry disease such as the Aedes aegypti mosquito, carriers of the dengue virus. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie noted that, “It is...

2 years ago National Security and PeacePress Release

Public Advisory

The police are urging members of the motoring public to exercise caution when traversing the Junction main road between St. Mary and St. Andrew. Special care must be exercised when approaching Castleton in St. Mary and Brandon Hill in St. Andrew, as the roadways are blocked by fallen utility poles and electrical wires. The relevant authorities are working to have...