As the September 3 General Election approaches, the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is urging all registered voters to familiarise themselves with the voting process to ensure a smooth and efficient experience at the more than 7,000 polling stations islandwide. Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, told JIS News that ,“upon arrival at the designated polling station, an assigned presiding officer...

Fisher from Parottee in St. Elizabeth, Oneil Whyte, has expressed heartfelt gratitude after receiving a boat and engine through the Government’s Fisheries Incentive Programme. Mr. Whyte, who received the equipment during a handover ceremony at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Black River office, recently, told JIS News that the support would benefit not only him but also his community. “This...

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) is urging residents in farming communities to safeguard the open canal systems and irrigation equipment installed islandwide to support farmers. Public Relations Specialist at the NIC, Christeen Forbes, reports that the agency has received complaints of individuals obstructing canals and dumping garbage into the water systems. “In St. Catherine and Clarendon, we serve a lot...

Four communities in the Trinityville Health District in St. Thomas have been targeted for a mosquito breeding-prevention initiative by the parish’s Health Department. Spring Garden, Stewart Field, Trinityville and Danvers Pen residents are to benefit from a series of mosquito-fighting strategies, including source reduction, anti-larval measures, adult mosquito control, surveillance and monitoring, as well as public education and community engagement....

Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, has called on fishers to prioritise their safety while carrying out daily activities. Speaking during the recent handover ceremony of boats and engines at the NFA’s Black River office in St. Elizabeth, Dr. Bellamy urged fishers to use the equipment responsibly and to prioritise safety at sea. He...

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and the National Water Commission (NWC) signed a financing agreement on August 20 for the $22-million Carder Park Wastewater Project in Port Antonio, Portland. The project includes the installation of a lift station which will connect Carder Park and the Port Antonio Craft Village to the newly built Anchovy Wastewater Treatment Plant in the parish....