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Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson (third left), plants a soursop tree to commemorate the International Day of Forests at the Constant Spring Primary and Infant School, today (March 21). He is assisted by (from left) Nathaniel Campbell, Kai Hamilton and the school’s Principal, Michelle Wiggins.

MET Service Joins with Forestry Dept. to Plant Trees

In celebration of the International Day of Forests today (March 21), the Meteorological Service of Jamaica has joined the National Forestry Department in its thrust to plant more trees. Principal Director, Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, told JIS News...

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.

Charge Electronic Devices on Hard Surfaces – JFB

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left, foreground), tours one of the units in the $1.3-billion Bengal Cove Villas development, located in Discovery Bay, St. Ann, with Project Manager, Mario Palmer (right), following the property’s official opening on Saturday (March 18).

More Jamaicans Contributing to the Local Tourism Value Chain Experience

Kingston’s Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (left), listens as Secretary-General, International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), Gino Van Begin, addresses a special sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on Monday (March 20), where details of the planned joint implementation of an urban infrastructure insurance scheme pilot project for the capital city were outlined. The meeting was held at the KSAMC’s Chambers on Church Street, downtown Kingston.

Kingston to Benefit from Climate Change Resilience Pilot Project

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).

Gov’t to Ramp Up Training Under JNSC

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Western Regional Health Authority Honours Retirees

Seventy-eight retirees were honoured by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) at its annual retirement luncheon, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on March 16. Guest Speaker and former Director of Human Resources, Coleen Ricketts-Evans, told the retirees not to look at life as an end-of-the road ordeal but rather to take pride in the rich legacies...

Chairman of the Finance Committee, Sts. Peter and Paul Preparatory School Board, Steve Distant, makes a presentation to Dr. Margarette Brissett Bolt for her late mother, Gloria Brissett, who was a principal of the school. Occasion was the long-service awards ceremony held on at the institution in Liguanea, St. Andrew, on Saturday (March 18).

3 years ago Education

PHOTOS: Sts. Peter and Paul Recognition Ceremony

Chairman of the Finance Committee, Sts. Peter and Paul Preparatory School Board, Steve Distant, makes a presentation to Dr. Margarette Brissett Bolt for her late mother, Gloria Brissett, who was a principal of the school. Occasion was the long-service awards ceremony held on at the institution in Liguanea, St. Andrew, on Saturday (March 18).

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Gillian Guthrie, delivers remarks on behalf of Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry, Senator the Hon Matthew Samuda, at the 10th regional session of the Youth Environment Advocacy Programme (YEAP) on ‘Marine Pollution: The Role of Plastics’, held at the York Castle High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on March 17.

3 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Government to Widen Plastic Ban

The Government will be taking steps in the 2023/2024 financial year to widen its ban on single-use plastic as it seeks to further protect the country’s natural environment from degradation and destruction. This was stated by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, in a speech delivered by the Ministry’s...

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024Finance & Public ServiceParliamentPrime MinisterTransport

Architectural Design for Boundbrook Urban Centre Completed

The architectural design for the Boundbrook Urban Centre in Port Antonio, Portland, has been completed and is now going through the approvals and permitting process. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 16. Mr. Holness said 126,000 square feet of rentable space...

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

3 years ago Water

Residents of Westmoreland Urged to Practise Proper Water Safety Measures

In light of the prevailing drought impacting the parish, the Health Education Unit of the Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging citizens to practise proper water safety measures to prevent gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting and fever, which usually last 24 to 72 hours. Health Promotion and Education...

Director at the Road Safety Unit (RSU), Deidre Hudson-Sinclair (right), assists students at the St. Jago High School in St. Catherine, during a recent examination for the road code test under the Road Safety Education in Schools Programme, administered by the RSU and the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), in the Ministry of Transport and Mining.

3 years ago Transport

High-School Students Engage in Road-Safety Programme

The Road Safety Unit (RSU) and the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) are actively engaging high-school students for the development of defensive driving skills and knowledge of the road code. This initiative, dubbed the Road Safety Education in Schools Programme, is one of several measures being used to make the roadways safter for both motorists and pedestrians. Director of the RSU,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 16.

3 years ago Budget 2023/2024ParliamentPrime MinisterTransport

Morant Bay Urban Centre Development Under Way

Construction has commenced on spaces dedicated at the Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas, to accommodate several major anchor clients. Among the entities that will be occupying the town centre are the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, St. Thomas Parish Court, and all other government agencies located in Morant Bay. Several private-sector entities, including banks, business process outsourcing (BPO) companies...