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Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company, Vernon Douglas, addresses residents and stakeholders during the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Public Consultation on the JPS’s 2019-2024 tariff review at the Sharon Baptist Church in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, recently.

All Households To Have Smart Electricity Meters In Three Years

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company, Vernon Douglas, says that all households across the island will be outfitted with a smart electricity meter within the next three years. He was addressing the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR)...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (March 16).

Non-Essential Employees To Work From Home

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing the media during a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (March 16). Looking on is Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness.

12 Cases Of COVID-19 Confirmed

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (March 12).

Mayor Davis Activates St. James Emergency Committee

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National Solid Waste Management Authority COVID- 19 Statement

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) company, Vernon Douglas, addresses the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Public Consultation on the JPS’s 2019-2024 tariff review, held in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on March 10.

6 years ago EnergyNational Security

JPS Wants Task Force To Stop Electricity Theft

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company, Vernon Douglas, says the organisation is lobbying the Government to put a Task Force in place to combat electricity theft in the island. Addressing the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Public Consultation on the JPS’s 2019-2024 tariff review, held in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on March 10, Mr. Douglas...

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, addresses journalists at a press briefing, held in St. Ann’s Bay on March 12.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessLocal Government

St. Ann Municipal Corporation Puts Measures In Place To Stem Spread Of COVID-19

The St. Ann Municipal Corporation has put measures in place to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the parish. Speaking to journalists at a press briefing held at the Corporation in St. Ann’s Bay on March 12, Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, said the Municipality has put measures in place to ensure that persons...

6 years ago LabourSocial Security

Employers Encouraged To Explore Option To Provide Services Remotely

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is encouraging all employers and business operators to explore the option of extending their services remotely to customers. This move is recommended as a precautionary measure to safeguard customers and workers to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), which is now affecting Jamaica. Employers are also encouraged to make use...

6 years ago HousingTechnology

National Housing Trust Encourages Use of Online Channels

The National Housing Trust, NHT, wishes to advise that it has temporarily suspended its ‘NHT Mobile’ operations immediately. In addition, aspects of its marketing activities have been placed on hold until further notice. The NHT operates its mobile office from Linstead, Papine and Portmore on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Saturdays, respectively. These services will resume once it has been deemed safe...

Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left), makes a point to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), during an impromptu meeting at the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston on Saturday (March 14). Also sharing in the discussion are Senior Strategist/Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright; and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessTourism

Ministers Of Health And Tourism Video Conference Tourism Industry, Frank Discussions Had

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett and Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton and other senior Government officials hosted a video conference call with over 30 Hotel Executives inclusive of the leadership of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) last night (Sunday March 15) to get frank and detailed sector specific situation analyses in light of COVID-19. Also on the video conference...

Minister without portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP

6 years ago CoronavirusEducationHealth & WellnessInformationYouth

Education Ministry To Provide Nutritional Support To PATH Students Amid School Closure

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be providing nutritional support through Nutrition Products Limited to students on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) for the period that they will be out of school over the next two weeks. As part of its Education in Emergencies response plans, the Ministry, in collaboration with school leaders, teachers...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessNational Security

Jamaica Customs Continues Full Operations At Air And Sea Ports

Arising from queries from the media and members of the public, the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is advising that it remains fully operational at the country’s air and sea ports, and assures its customers that there are no restrictions or ban on the importation of goods from countries impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Mrs. Velma Ricketts Walker, CEO/Commissioner of Customs,...