St. James has seen a further decline in its Aedes index, moving from nine per cent in late December to seven per cent as of January 2020. This has resulted from extensive measures by the St. James Health Department to eliminate the Aedes aegypti mosquito as it continues to fight the dengue fever. The lowering of the Aedes index means...

Ten children suffering from various cardiac complications are undergoing corrective surgeries at the Bustamante Hospital for Children this week, during Chain of Hope’s medical mission to the island. The 18-member team from the United Kingdom (UK)-based charity has been performing the life-saving procedures at the hospital in St. Andrew since Monday (January 6). Included are two specialist cardiac surgeons, one...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says anti-harassment initiatives and security measures will be implemented at Port Royal, Kingston, to ensure a safe and hassle-free environment for tourists. “We are not going to allow this new tourist destination to descend into chaos. We are not going to tolerate harassment and public disorder in this area and I am relying...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaicans, including members of the church community, to help in the fight against crime and violence, by distancing themselves from persons who are involved in criminality, and to provide the security forces with information. “Be smart about what you are doing and share information,” the Prime Minister urged, during his...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged the heads of agencies under the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation to focus on developing fresh, innovative projects guaranteed to generate higher levels of sustainable inclusive economic growth for Jamaica. “We need to now start thinking of game-changing innovative and large projects. Let’s look at projects that could solve...

Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness in Westmoreland, Hilma Tate, says Community Disaster Plans are being prepared for several flood-prone areas in Savanna-la-Mar. She explained that the plans are being drafted out of a need to improve disaster risk management in the town, particularly at Hudson Street, Cooke Street and Llandilo. Ms. Tate told JIS News that the plans will outline the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that 35 houses will be delivered to indigent persons by the end of the financial year on March 31. “We are making a difference; we will continue to improve the infrastructure for those who are in need,” the Minister said, adding that the Poor Relief Department is being strengthened...