As residents in St. James continue to rely on alternative water sources following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, Chief Public Health Inspector, Shericka Lewis, is warning that several springs and water sources across the parish remain unsafe for consumption. Ms. Lewis informed that warning signs have been erected at several locations, clearly indicating that the water is unsafe and should...

 

 

Residents of Mount Olivet Boys' Home were showered with gifts and awards last Sunday (Dec. 7), as the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) staged its annual Christmas treat at the Walderston, Manchester-based facility. The event, which involved support from various sponsors and partners, was in keeping with the agency’s decade-long adoption of the home. Timothy Spencer of Joseph's & YB Afraid...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is examining how state-owned lands can be better organised and utilised to support structured communities, while preserving critical agricultural areas. Addressing residents during a land titling ceremony at the Lacovia Community Centre in St. Elizabeth on Friday (December 12), Prime Minister Holness said there is a deliberate effort to bring...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the importance of mental health support and strong community bonds, as Jamaica recovers from the effects of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a land titling ceremony at the Lacovia Community Centre in St. Elizabeth on Friday (December 12), Dr. Holness said the Government has already taken steps to address this need....

Stakeholders across Jamaica are being urged to intensify coordinated actions to safeguard women and girls from emerging forms of digital violence. The call was issued during the inaugural Gender-based Violence (GBV) Advocacy Forum, held on Friday (December 12) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Hosted by the Bureau of Gender Affairs, the forum formed part of the national...