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National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Executive Director, Audley Gordon, speaks at a press briefing, held at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Monday (January 12). The briefing was used to outline the operational measures the NSWMA has implemented to accelerate the removal of approximately 500,000 truckloads of debris from hurricane-damaged parishes.
National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Executive Director, Audley Gordon, speaks at a press briefing, held at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Monday (January 12). The briefing was used to outline the operational measures the NSWMA has implemented to accelerate the removal of approximately 500,000 truckloads of debris from hurricane-damaged parishes.

NSWMA Begins Clearing Debris from Independence Park in Black River

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) began clearing debris from Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Monday (January 12). This was noted by Executive Director at the NSWMA, Audley Gordon, at a press briefing held at the...
Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development in the Community Renewal Programme at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Monday (January 12) about the upcoming 10th staging of the PIOJ’s Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal.
Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development in the Community Renewal Programme at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Charmaine Brimm, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Monday (January 12) about the upcoming 10th staging of the PIOJ’s Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal.

PIOJ Symposium to Spotlight Rehabilitation and Reintegration for Community Development
National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Executive Director, Audley Gordon, speaks to reporters at a press briefing, held at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Monday (January 12). The briefing was used to outline the operational measures the NSWMA has implemented to accelerate the removal of approximately 500,000 truckloads of debris from hurricane-damaged parishes.
National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Executive Director, Audley Gordon, speaks to reporters at a press briefing, held at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Monday (January 12). The briefing was used to outline the operational measures the NSWMA has implemented to accelerate the removal of approximately 500,000 truckloads of debris from hurricane-damaged parishes.

NSWMA Receives More Funds to Clear Hurricane Melissa Debris
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, greets resident of Accompong, St. Elizabeth, Coleen Hutchinson, during a tour of homes in the area on Tuesday (January 6). Ms. Hutchinson is among residents who have benefited from roof repair works being conducted in the community by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, greets resident of Accompong, St. Elizabeth, Coleen Hutchinson, during a tour of homes in the area on Tuesday (January 6). Ms. Hutchinson is among residents who have benefited from roof repair works being conducted in the community by the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF).

GOV’T TO REHABILITATE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN ACCOMPONG
Children and adults at a recent family fun day organised by charity We Blossom Foundation Inc, at Mary Village in Sligoville, St. Catherine.
Children and adults at a recent family fun day organised by charity We Blossom Foundation Inc, at Mary Village in Sligoville, St. Catherine.

Family Fun Day Held in Sligoville

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses residents at the Petersfield High School emergency shelter in Westmoreland during a Christmas treat hosted at the facility on December 13. Listening are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left).
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942 Residents Remain in 90 Emergency Shelters Across Seven Parishes After Hurricane Melissa

A total of 90 emergency shelters remain activated across seven parishes to safeguard displaced residents, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. These are situated in Trelawny, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. James and St. Ann and currently house 942 individuals. This was disclosed by Director of Hazard Mitigation and Risk Management in the Ministry of Local...
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Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (right), receives a donation from Founder of the Dr. Sue and You Charitable Foundation, Dr. Susan Davis, to support hurricane relief efforts organised by the JIS to benefit the Mount Olivet Boys
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Dr. Sue and You Partners with JIS to Support Mount Olivet Boys’ Home Hurricane Relief

Dr. Sue and You Charitable Foundation has partnered with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) to support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts at the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home. The United States (US)-based charity donated funds towards providing essential supplies such as food, water, clothing and toiletries to benefit residents and staff at the facility, which suffered damage during the passage of the...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness gives a gift to a child, during a Christmas treat held at the Petersfield High School in Westmoreland on December 13. Also participating is Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (background, left).
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PM Thanks Shelter Staff at Petersfield High School

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has thanked the shelter staff at the Petersfield High School in Westmoreland, for maintaining safety, hygiene, and access to essential services, following the passage of hurricane melissa. Speaking at a Christmas treat for senior citizens held at the institution on December 13, Dr. Holness said the local officials must be commended for...
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Managing Director of Jamaica Social Investment Fund, (JSIF), Omar Sweeney. 
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JSIF Redirects Support to Hurricane Affected Communities

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, says the agency has been redirecting its focus to support recovery efforts in communities affected by Hurricane Melissa, with particular attention being given to projects across seven impacted parishes. Mr. Sweeney told JIS News that following the passage of the storm, JSIF began reassessing ongoing programmes, to ensure that...
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Acting Chief Public Health Inspector, Sherika Lewis
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St. James Residents Urged to Avoid Unsafe Water Sources

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...
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Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (right), receives a donation from Founder of the Dr. Sue and You Charitable Foundation, Dr. Susan Davis, towards the annual Christmas treat and relief efforts organised by the JIS on behalf of the Mount Olivet Boys
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JIS and Partners Bring Cheer to Mount Olivet Boys’ Home Following Hurricane Melissa

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...
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