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Principal Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Robinson (centre) pins a white ribbon on the lapel of State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), at the International Men’s Day (IMD) Church Service held on Sunday (November 15) at the Constant Spring Road Church of God, St. Andrew. Looking on is the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.

Nation’s Men To Be Celebrated On November 19

A number of activities are being organised in observance of International Men’s Day (IMD) on Thursday, November 19 under the theme ‘A Man’s Health is a Man’s Wealth’. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil...

Manager of Environmental Management Services, Environmental Solutions Limited (ESL), Dr. Theresa Rodriquez-Moodie, presents the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the construction of the new Houses of Parliament Building at National Heroes Park, St. Andrew, during a virtual public consultation on November 12.

December 3 Deadline To Submit Public Comments On Construction Of New Parliament Building

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton.

Jamaicans Need To Engage In Healthy Lifestyles To Reduce Diabetes – Health Minister

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking in a recent JIS Think Tank. Looking on is Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Judith Grant.

Dog Owners Urged To Properly Secure Their Premises

Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.

NSWMA Ready To Proceed With Work On Waste Disposal Site At Winchester In St. Thomas

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland , Dr. Marcia Graham. (File Photo)

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Don’t Use Antibiotics To Treat Viral Illnesses – Dr. Graham

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is imploring citizens not to use antibiotics to treat viral illnesses such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) and influenza (flu), as doing so could make the body antibiotic resistant. She was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation at the entity’s location in Savanna-la-Mar on November 12. “Influenza and COVID-19...

The York Castle catchment tank in St. Ann.

5 years ago Local Government

Local Gov’t Ministry Conducting Minor Water Supplies Audit

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development is conducting an audit of minor water supplies islandwide, in furtherance of improvement measures outlined in the National Water Sector Policy and Implementation Plan 2019. Two of the measures regard rehabilitation and maintenance of community catchment tanks, and strengthening the capacity of households and entities to utilise rainfall harvesting to augment water...

Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Nadia Burgess. (File Photo)

5 years ago Health & Wellness

St. James Health Department Tackles Increase In Aedes Index

The St. James Health Department is intensifying its vector-control activities to address an increase in the parish’s Aedes index to 25.6 per cent in October up from 13.2 per cent in September. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on November 12, Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector for St....

5 years ago Transport

Plans Being Advanced for Alternative Route for Closed Gordon Town Road

The National Works Agency (NWA) is ramping up plans for the creation of a shorter route into the central business district of Kingston and St. Andrew by residents of Gordon Town and its environs. The main road leading from Gordon Town to Papine and other sections of the capital city was closed last week, after a significant part of its...

Jamaica Business Development Corporation Marketing Service Manager, Janine Taylor.

5 years ago Industry

JBDC Encourages Gift And Craft Entrepreneurs To Forge Collaborations To Maximise Business Out-Turns

Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) Marketing Service Manager, Janine Taylor, is encouraging gift and craft entrepreneurs to forge collaborations in order to maximise their operations and out-turns. Speaking at a recent ‘JBDC Virtual Gift & Craft Biz Zone’ session, under the theme ‘Global Case Studies in Successful Craft Development’, Ms. Taylor advocated the collaboration of entrepreneurs to produce quantities, share...

Director of Youth Ministry with the Anglican Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Reverend Craig Mears, speaking during a virtual parenting seminar hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Westmoreland Capital on November 12.

5 years ago Information

Residents Of Westmoreland Benefit From Virtual Parenting Seminar

Scores of residents in Westmoreland benefited from a virtual parenting seminar hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Westmoreland Capital on November 12. The event, which was held under the theme ‘Coping Skills for Children and Parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic’, formed part of activities marking November as Parent Month. The forum facilitated stakeholder discussions and sharing of parenting best practices,...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency

5 years ago Justice

Ministries Encouraged To Designate Legislation Liaison Officers

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says he has asked Ministries to take steps to recruit Legislation Liaison Officers in order to improve the legislative drafting process. Currently, the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) handles an average of more than 100 pieces of legislation with a staff complement of nine. While commending the OPC’s staff on their work in the...