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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

Esher Primary School in Hanover Gets Smart Room
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

Gov’t to Undertake Post-Hurricane National Clean-Up Initiative
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

Structure to Coordinate Recovery and Reconstruction Efforts Being Finalised
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.
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.

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

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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...
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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...
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EducationPress ReleaseYouth

Press Release

Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) launches the Tertiary Education Enhancing Workforce Development through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) programme. --- The Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) is pleased to announce the launch of a tertiary education sector Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) programme aimed at advancing workforce development. The programme will recognize and certify learning, skills and knowledge...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).
Finance & Public ServiceParliament

Income Tax Credit for Persons Who Acquire and Install Solar Photovoltaic System

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 9), passed the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2024, which seeks to implement a regime to provide income tax credit to individuals who acquire and instal a solar photovoltaic system at their primary place of residence. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, had informed of the initiative during...
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Community Liaison Officer, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Nadola Williams, speaks with Portland Cottage resident, Joseph McGregor, after presenting him with tarpaulin to protect this home from the elements.  Teams from the Ministry journeyed to communities in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 10), to assess the extent of damage from Hurricane Beryl and provide relief items to affected persons.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

PHOTOS: Residents of Portland Cottage Get Relief Items

Community Liaison Officer, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Nadola Williams, speaks with Portland Cottage resident, Joseph McGregor, after presenting him with tarpaulin to protect this home from the elements.  Teams from the Ministry journeyed to communities in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 10), to assess the extent of damage from Hurricane Beryl and provide relief items to affected persons.
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, converses with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin, during Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Local Government

Repairs to Markets Damaged During Hurricane’s Passage Being Fast-Tracked

Repairs to markets that sustained damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl will be fast-tracked. The Falmouth, Mandeville, Lucea and Old Harbour markets in Trelawny, Manchester, Hanover and St. Catherine, respectively, were significantly impacted by gale-force winds and torrential rains accompanying the category four cyclone. “The Government, earlier this year, had announced a $500-million programme for markets across the country....
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