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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

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...
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
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

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

PHOTOS: Residents of Portland Cottage Get Relief Items
Liaison Officer at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Felicia Radlein, records information provided by Lionel Town resident, Adam Blake, on the extent of damages sustained from the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Occasion was a visit to the community in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 10) by teams from the Ministry to assess damages and provide relief items to affected residents.
Liaison Officer at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Felicia Radlein, records information provided by Lionel Town resident, Adam Blake, on the extent of damages sustained from the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Occasion was a visit to the community in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 10) by teams from the Ministry to assess damages and provide relief items to affected residents.

PHOTOS: Labour Ministry Hands over Relief Items to Hurricane-Impacted Residents in Clarendon

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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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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 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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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).
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Legislation Coming to Guard Against Theft of Telecommunications Infrastructure

The Government will be bringing legislation to Parliament to protect against vandalism and theft of critical telecommunications infrastructure. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9). He said that there are persons “who have made it their business to go and steal fuel from the generators...
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United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, hands over hurricane aid and medical supplies donated by the United States Government to Director of Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services (EDMSS), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Nicole Dawkins-Wright.  The items, which arrived abroad the USNS Burlington, were handed over on Wednesday (July 10) at Kingston Wharves.
Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: US Government Donates Hurricane Aid and Medical Supplies

United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, hands over hurricane aid and medical supplies donated by the United States Government to Director of Emergency, Disaster Management and Special Services (EDMSS), Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Nicole Dawkins-Wright.  The items, which arrived abroad the USNS Burlington, were handed over on Wednesday (July 10) at Kingston Wharves.
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