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Workmen replacing pipes in the Lucea Pipeline Replacement and Non Revenue Water (NRW) reduction project. (File)
Workmen replacing pipes in the Lucea Pipeline Replacement and Non Revenue Water (NRW) reduction project. (File)

MP for West Rural St. Andrew Proposes Water Project

Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says implementation of a water project in the area will assist in solving the water shortage experienced by the residents. Making her contribution to the 2016/17 Constituency Debate in the...
Emergency Medical Technician, Corporal Mikhail Clarke (right), checks the blood pressure of Sheron Nelson, at the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Fire Safety Awareness Week exposition held on October 26 at Mandela Park in St. Andrew.
Emergency Medical Technician, Corporal Mikhail Clarke (right), checks the blood pressure of Sheron Nelson, at the Jamaica Fire Brigade’s (JFB) Fire Safety Awareness Week exposition held on October 26 at Mandela Park in St. Andrew.

JFB Stages Fire Safety Expo at Mandela Park
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26.

Prime Minister Wants Region to be Less Dependent on Oil
Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses yesterday’s (October 27) sitting of the House of Representatives.
Attorney General, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses yesterday’s (October 27) sitting of the House of Representatives.

House Approves Motion for Lifting of Cuban Embargo
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the 14th annual conference of the Organization of Caribbean Utilities Regulators (OOCUR) at the Secrets Resort in Freeport, Montego Bay, on October 26.

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Local Government

MP Insists that Proper Work Must be Done on Roads

Member of Parliament for West Rural St. Andrew, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, says she will ensure that proper work is done on the surfacing of roadways, with adequate water channels and drainage systems put in place during the execution of the job. Making her contribution to the 2016/17 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 26, Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn said this...
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Transport

Cabinet Approves Contract with CHEC for Southern Coastal Highway

Cabinet has given approval for the Government to enter into a contract with China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) to undertake the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project, following a change in the specifications. The announcement was made by Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during Wednesday’s (October 26) post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House. Senator Reid...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second left), speaking at the launch of Science and Technology Month at the Scientific Research Council (SRC), on October 26. The Minister called on the private sector to lead the way in research and development. Others (from left) are Director General of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Professor the Hon. Errol Morrison; Executive Director of the SRC, Dr. Cliff Riley and Marketing and Corporate Communications Manager at the SRC, Roselyn Fisher.
Technology

Private Sector Urged to Take Lead in Research and Development

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is urging the private sector to lead the way in research and development, in an effort to foster economic growth in the country. “The Government will create the legislative and policy framework; however, the private sector needs to take up the challenge of investing in research and development,” the...
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Food Safety Specialist in the Environmental Health Unit at the Ministry of Health, Collin Cooper, giving an interview to JIS News at the recently held Border Security Seminar, hosted by the National Security Policy Coordination Unit (NSPCU) in the Cabinet Office, at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.
Health & Wellness

Food-Safety Specialist Says Border Security Critical to Health

Food-Safety Specialist in the Environmental Health Unit at the Ministry of Health, Collin Cooper, says border security is a critical component of the nation’s health system. Speaking at the recently held Border Security Seminar, hosted by the National Security Policy Coordination Unit (NSPCU) in the Cabinet Office, Mr. Cooper, said that unprotected borders are open doors for illegal foods and...
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President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Luis Alberto Moreno, addresses the 19th staging of the Forum for Markets Innovation and Capital (FOROMIC) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on October 24.
Commerce

IDB President Says Digital Finance Can Boost Regional Economies

President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, Luis Alberto Moreno, says digital finance has the potential to significantly boost the economies of countries throughout the region. Citing a report by the McKinsey Global Institute, he said the widespread adoption of digital finance could boost the gross domestic product (GDP) of all emerging economies by $3.7 trillion per year over...
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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis (right) addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 1). Others (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Director of the Meteorological Services Division, Evan Thompson.
Local Government

Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Eastern and Central Parishes

Press Release #1 - The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has issued a Flash Flood Watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of St. Catherine, Clarendon, Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Thomas, Portland, St. Mary and St. Ann. The advisory is effective until 5.00pm on Thursday October 27, 2016. Projections are for continued showers and thunderstorms, which could be heavy at times,...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses a sitting of the House of Representatives on October 25.
IndustryTechnology

Persons who Breach Petroleum Industry Laws to Face Harsh Penalties

Persons who breach the country’s laws pertaining to the petroleum industry will soon face harsher penalties and increased fines. Speaking at yesterday’s (October 25) sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the country’s Petroleum Act will be amended to effect these changes. “The new set of regulations that are...
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