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Restorative Justice Centre Could be Established in Greenwich Farm
The Ministry of Justice is looking to establish a restorative justice centre in Greenwich Farm, St. Andrew, to serve members of that community and surrounding areas. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during today’s (October 21) Access...
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COVID-19 Impacts Number of Employed Persons
The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting a 10.8 per cent reduction in the number of employed persons as at July 2020, relative to the corresponding period last year. This decline in employment has been largely attributed by labour analysts to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on economic activity in Jamaica, which recorded its first confirmed case...
WRHA Safeguards Well-Being of Vector-Control Workers
The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) says the region continues to adequately safeguard the well-being of vector-control workers as they work to destroy mosquito breeding sites, in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In an interview with JIS News, Regional Vector Control Officer at the WRHA, Ryan Morris, informed that each worker is supplied with vital protective equipment to...
Minister Williams Calls on Jamaicans to Support One Laptop or Tablet Per Child Initiative
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling on Jamaicans to support the Government’s efforts to put electronic devices in the hands of students through the ‘One Laptop or Tablet per Child’ initiative. She argued that providing children with access to technology is critical in ensuring that Jamaica achieves the goals of the national development plan, Vision...
JAMPRO and UDC Promote Investment in Eco-Tourism
First investment opportunity to be at Two Sisters Cave in Hellshire The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) are partnering to promote sustainable eco-tourism projects for local and international investment, with the first being the opportunity at the Two Sisters Cave in Hellshire, St. Catherine. The Agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this year, as they...
Blood Collection Centre at Chest Hospital Back to Full Operation
Members of the public now have more opportunity to donate blood, as the blood collection centre at the National Chest Hospital is back to full time operation. The centre located at 36 ½ Barbican Road Kingston 6 will now observe opening hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and on Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The...
NWA Cleaning Drains Across St. James
The National Works Agency (NWA) has embarked on emergency drain-cleaning activities across St. James, following heavy rains that caused flooding in several areas across the parish over the Heroes’ Day weekend. In an interview with JIS News, Community Relations Officer at the NWA Western Office, Janel Ricketts, said that several teams from the agency are in the parish clearing drains...