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Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas on one of its regular calls at the Falmouth Port in Trelawny

No Disruption In Operations At Falmouth Port

The Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) and Royal Caribbean have advised that a minor incident involving the cruise line’s vessel - Harmony of the Seas, on arrival at the Falmouth Port in Trelawny on May 26, resulted in no disruption...

COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Sunday, May 29, 2022

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the launch of Jamaica’s Candidature for election to Part III of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The launch ceremony was held at the Ministry, downtown Kingston, on May 26.

Jamaica To Assist Aviation Sector Rebound

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (fourth left), give the “thumbs up” sign following the commissioning of a new $20-million free public Wi-Fi system in Olympic Way in the St. Andrew West Central constituency on Thursday (May 26). The system, which was provided by the Universal Service Fund (USF) and done in collaboration with telecommunications company, Digicel, was unveiled at the Seaward Primary and Junior High School. Separate Wi-Fi infrastructure was provided for the school under the initiative and was also officially launched during the event. Also giving a thumbs up (from left) are Director, Corporate Government Relations, Joy Clarke; Senior Superintendent of Police, St, Andrew South Division, Kirk Ricketts; Board Chairman of the Seaward Primary and Junior High School, Bruce Bicknell; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of USF, Daniel Dawes; and Principal of the Seaward Primary and Junior High School, Arlene Thomas.

PM Unveils Free Wi-Fi For Olympic Way

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (fourth right), is joined by the Most Hon. Carla Seaga (third left), and daughter, Gabrielle Seaga (fourth right), in officially opening the Most Hon. Edward Seaga Suite at Devon House in St. Andrew, on Friday (May 27). Sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director, Devon House Development Company, Mureen James; Councillor, Mona Division, Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Andrew Bellamy; Chair, Devon House Development Company, Jean Minion Wright; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Tourism, David Dobson; and Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace.

Suite Established At Devon House In Honour Of Seaga

4 years ago COVID-19 VaccinationHealth & Wellness

Vaccination Blitz Sites May 28-29 , 2022

The Ministry of Health & Wellness invites members of the public to attend a vaccination site on Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29, 2022 to receive their first, second or booster dose of the AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sinopharm or Johnson & Johnson vaccine for persons 18 years and older. Jamaicans 12 years and older will also be offered the first or second...

4 years ago Works / Construction

Roadway from Bamboo to Browns Town in St. Ann to be closed for Drainage Improvement Works

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the public that effective Sunday, May 29, the Bamboo to Brown’s Town roadway, in the vicinity of the Bamboo Public Library, St. Ann will be closed to vehicular traffic. The closure which will be in effect between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm is to facilitate the installation of a HDPE...

The Mountain View Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew now has a tiled stage area through the efforts of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA).

4 years ago EducationLabour Day 2022National Security and PeaceYouth

FLA Renovates Four Basic Schools

Four early-childhood education institutions across the island have been given a much-needed facelift by the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA). The agency undertook critical repairs and beautification works at the schools, which are situated in communities where the FLA offices are situated, on Labour Day, May 23. The beneficiary institutions are Catherine Hall Primary and Infant in St. James; Mountain View...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams.

4 years ago Labour Day 2022Local Government

KSAMC Renovating Public Parks, Bathrooms

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is renovating public parks and sanitary conveniences across the municipality. Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, said that the undertaking aims to improve access to and increase use of the facilities by members of the public. He was speaking at Mandela Park in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew, on Monday (May 23),...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his 2022/23 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 25). Listening is Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn.

4 years ago CommunityFinance & Public ServiceParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23

Residents Of Chambers Pen, Hanover, To Benefit From Rural Development Programme

Residents of Chambers Pen in Hanover are to benefit significantly from pilot implementation of the Government’s Rural Development Programme, at a cost of approximately $223 million. The initiative, which is designed to transform communities in various parts of the island, was announced during the last fiscal year by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. He outlined...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, look at exposed drainage pipes in the backyard of a home in the Southern Cross community in Harbour View. Occasion was a tour of several properties in the area on Thursday (May 26), where residents are being adversely impacted by flooding and drainage issues caused by unplanned construction.

4 years ago Local GovernmentParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23

Seek Approval Before Building – Minister Mckenzie

Jamaicans are being implored to seek approval and advice from the local authorities for their building projects to ensure that proper development practices are being observed. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, in making the appeal said that failure to get the necessary building approvals results in irregularities and unplanned developments that threaten lives and property....

4 years ago CARICOMNational Security and Peace

Illegal Firearms Trafficking A Threat To CARICOM – Chang

Chairman of the CARICOM Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE) and Jamaica’s National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang, says the illicit trafficking of illegal firearms is a significant challenge for the region. Addressing Thursday’s Committee meeting on Hemispheric Security at the Organization of American States, by video-conference, Dr. Chang pointed out that “the Caribbean accounts for approximately 23...