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Jamaicans living overseas have been re-assured that their hurricane relief contributions will be distributed in a non-partisan and transparent manner. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Delano Franklyn, said every effort was being made to ensure that the process of recovery was done speedily and efficiently. "We want to be able, at the...

The Potato Growers Cooperative has informed the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) that sweet potatoes and red peas were two crops that would not be in short supply on the Jamaican market, and that there was no need to import these produce. Treasurer of the Cooperative, Hector Dietrich gave the assurance at a post board meeting press conference held recently by...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture has reported that it has been successful in avoiding the relocation of students of schools that were severely damaged by Hurricane Ivan a month ago.Communications Director in the Ministry, Dorrett Campbell told JIS News that as at Monday, October 4 all the island's schools were back in operation. "We have one exception, however...

Minister of Local Government, Community Development and Sport, Portia Simpson Miller has urged the island's Local Authorities to remain vigilant, as they played a critical role in the country's emergency response system in the event of disasters such as Hurricane Ivan. Speaking at a meeting of Local Authorities, which comprises Mayors and Secretary/Managers at the Knutsford Court Hotel on Tuesday...

The National Works Agency (NWA) has reported that approximately 95 per cent of the traffic lights in Kingston and St. Andrew, and St. Catherine were now functioning. Senior Communications Officer at the NWA, Petra-keane Williams told JIS News that traffic signals not yet in working order in Kingston and St. Andrew were: Lady Musgrave and Seaview Avenue; Hopefield Avenue; Mountain...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is urging the motoring public to obey warning and other road signs along the nation's thoroughfares. In an interview with JIS News, Petra-keane Williams, Senior Communication Officer at the NWA said although the agency closed the Sandy River to Macknie (via Rhoden Hall) main road in Clarendon and posted signs to that effect, motorists have...

The Postal Corporation of Jamaica (Postcorp) has further diversified its product offerings, and is now providing 'occasional mail' service, particularly to its business clients. The service will allow businesses and organizations to reach targeted audiences through the distribution of brochures and fliers via the postal service.In an interview with JIS News, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Postcorp,...

Twelve 1,000-gallon water tanks have been donated to residents in Southern Trelawny by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to assist in the post hurricane rehabilitation programme. The donation was made in collaboration with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in the parish. In an interview with JIS News, Acting Parish Disaster Co-ordinator in Trelawny,...

Farmers in the parishes of Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover and Manchester are first in line to receive vouchers today (October 8), which are being disbursed to aid their rebuilding efforts, following the damage sustained by the agricultural sector during Hurricane Ivan four weeks ago. Agriculture Minister, Roger Clarke made the disclosure at a media briefing this morning at the Ministry's...

Some 95 per cent of the National Water Commission's (NWC) water treatment and production capacity has been restored, after the devastation caused by Hurricane Ivan four weeks ago. Corporate Public Relations Manager at the NWC, Charles Buchanan, told JIS News that of the 460 water supply systems, which the NWC operated across the island, 392 of them have been brought...

Residents of the communities of Jacques Road, Mountain View Avenue, McGregor Gully, Jarrett Lane, 'Top Range' and 'Back Bush' are to benefit from the refurbishing of community centres, a library and basic school under a contract signed on Wednesday (October 6) at the Ministry of National Security. The contract signing, which is part of the Community Action Rapid Impact Project,...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Omar Davies has reiterated the government's resolve to achieve a balanced budget during the next fiscal year, despite the damage caused by Hurricane Ivan four weeks ago.He also emphasised that the country was committed to an agenda of economic reform and growth. Dr. Davies was addressing the Jamaican community in Washington on October 5,...