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Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), examines piping material on display at the launch and exhibition of eZeeflow PPR HDPE Pipes and Fittings at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston, on May 30. Parmanand Samaroo (right) of Global Hardware Inc. explains features of the product, while President of the Jamaica Institute of Engineers, Dr. David Smith (2nd left); and Managing Director of Patrick Commodities, Dervin Patrick (2nd right), observe. eZeeflow is a collaboration of Patrick Commodities Limited, and Gobal Hardware Inc.
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), examines piping material on display at the launch and exhibition of eZeeflow PPR HDPE Pipes and Fittings at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston, on May 30. Parmanand Samaroo (right) of Global Hardware Inc. explains features of the product, while President of the Jamaica Institute of Engineers, Dr. David Smith (2nd left); and Managing Director of Patrick Commodities, Dervin Patrick (2nd right), observe. eZeeflow is a collaboration of Patrick Commodities Limited, and Gobal Hardware Inc.

Ministry Welcomes New Pipes to Reduce Water Loss

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, has welcomed the entry of new pipes into the market, which will provide the National Water Commission (NWC), and other agencies with a wider array of ways to reduce...
Co-Author of the book ‘Celebrating the Culinary Wonders of Cassava’, Shereen Eyre, presents a copy to Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, during the official launch today (May 29), at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Old Hope Road premises in St. Andrew.
Co-Author of the book ‘Celebrating the Culinary Wonders of Cassava’, Shereen Eyre, presents a copy to Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, during the official launch today (May 29), at the University of Technology’s (UTech) Old Hope Road premises in St. Andrew.

Renewed Focus on Cassava
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right); Minister of State, Hon. Ian Hayles (centre); and Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann, Dr. Dayton Campbell, look on as workmen carry our repairs on the Minnard Deep Well in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, during a tour on Monday (May 27).
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (right); Minister of State, Hon. Ian Hayles (centre); and Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann, Dr. Dayton Campbell, look on as workmen carry our repairs on the Minnard Deep Well in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, during a tour on Monday (May 27).

Repairs to Minnard Deep Well to be Completed in Two Weeks
Member of Parliament for North West St. Catherine, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, unveils sign with Principal of TyDixon Basic School, Mrs. Marie Campbell, on Labour Day (May 23). The school was refurbished as the Labour Day project.
Member of Parliament for North West St. Catherine, Hon. Robert Pickersgill, unveils sign with Principal of TyDixon Basic School, Mrs. Marie Campbell, on Labour Day (May 23). The school was refurbished as the Labour Day project.

Rural Water Fulfills Promise to Refurbish Tydixon Basic School

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Westmoreland Gears Up for Hurricane Season

With one week into the 2013 hurricane season, the Westmoreland Parish Council is ensuring that it is fully prepared for any system that may affect the island. Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for the parish, Rev. Hilma Tate, told JIS News that 55 of the 85 shelters have already been inspected and shelter managers are being trained. “Public education sessions are presently...
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Workshop to Highlight Changes to Environmental Management Standards

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) will be conducting an awareness session and workshop to highlight changes and revisions made to environmental requirement standards under which companies, manufacturers and exporters must operate. The session, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, at the Bureau of Standards, 6 Winchester Road, Kingston, will specifically address the International Standardization Organization/International Electrotechnical Commission(ISO/IEC)...
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Rural Water Limited to Spend $4.1 Billion on Water Projects

Approximately $4.1 billion is to be spent by the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) over the next three years to restore and upgrade water supply systems in rural communities. The undertaking is in keeping with Government’s policy to ensure that all households have access to potable water and adequate sanitation by 2015. Speaking with JIS News, Managing Director of RWSL,...
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Environment

Jamaica Appoints Disaster Recovery Co-Ordinator

Lieutenant Commander Paul Wright has been appointed as the country’s Disaster Recovery Co-ordinator. This was disclosed by Minister of State with responsibility for Special Projects and Assignments in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Luther Buchanan on Wednesday, May 29, during his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives. “His substantive task is to promote...
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Big Boost for Agricultural Sector

Efforts by the Government to enhance Jamaica’s agricultural competitiveness has been significantly boosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries’ acquisition of motor vehicles and equipment, valued at approximately $20 million. The items, inclusive of five Volkswagen Amarok pick-up trucks, 15 post harvest kits, and eight computers, were acquired under the US$15 million Agricultural Competitiveness Programme (ACP), funded by the...
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Environment

JCAA Installs Water Heaters at St. Mary Infirmary

Five solar water heaters, three 1,000-gallon water tanks and 15 solar panels valued at some $2.4 million are being installed at the St. Mary Infirmary in the parish capital, Port Maria. Work is being undertaken by members of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), who were among scores of volunteers, who worked at the institution on Labour Day, May 23,...
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Rural Water Supply Investing In Tydixon Community

The Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL), as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, is carrying out improvements to community infrastructure in the rural St. Catherine community of TyDixon. The investment in the community is being done in phases, starting with TyDixon Basic School and a water catchment tank, which serves the community. On Labour Day (May 23), representatives of the...
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Environment

Forestry Department on Mission of Reforestation

The Forestry Department has been embarking on a programme of reforestation, and during this time of Labour Day activities, the Department is stretching out a helping hand to as many projects as possible. Client Services Forrester at the Forestry Department, Nicola Hutchinson-Scott, told JIS News that the department is on a mission to “increase forest cover over Jamaica by two...
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