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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., signs a painting during the University of Technology’s second International Built Environment Conference at the institution’s Papine campus in St. Andrew, on Thursday (November 7). He was the keynote speaker. Looking on (from left) are Programme Administrator in the Built Environment Faculty, Dr. Patricia Green; Faculty Dean, Dr. Garfield Young; and the Faculty’s Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Paul Ivey.

UTECH Launches Built Environment Graduate Programmes

The University Of Technology (UTech), on Thursday (November 7), launched its Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes across five disciplines in its Built Environment Faculty. Both graduate programmes will be available in the specialised areas of...

Professor Emeritus, Hubert Devonish (left), addresses a function to launch a public petition on the Office of the Prime Minister’s online petition website for the granting of official status to the Jamaican language alongside the English language. The launch took place on Thursday (Nov. 7) at the Faculty of Humanities and Education Conference Room, The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus. Seated next to Professor Devonish is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy, Joseph Farquharson.

PHOTOS: Launch of Public Petition for the Granting of Official Status to the Jamaican Language

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay (right) register participants during the organisation’s fifth annual Diabetes Awareness Health Fair, which was held in Sam Sharpe Square, St. James, on November 2.

Residents Of St. James Benefit From Diabetes Awareness Health Fair

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., signs artwork after delivering the keynote address at the University of Technology's (UTech) 2nd International Built Environment Conference at the institution's Papine campus on Thursday (Nov. 7). Looking on (from left) are: Programme Administrator in the Built Environment Faculty, Dr. Patricia Green; Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Garfield Young; and Associate Vice President, Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Paul Ivey.

Gov’t Making Use Of Geospatial Technology To Enhance Operations

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), emphasises a point while fielding questions from journalists during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 7). He is flanked by (from left): Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Rocky Meade; and Police Commissioner, Major General Antony Anderson.

Security Forces Heightening Public Safety During Christmas Season

Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), inspects the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), while Consultant Gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Baylor University in Texas, Dr. Gyanprakash Ketwaroo (left), explains how it is used to diagnose conditions of the bile and pancreatic ducts. Looking on is Clinical Coordinator at Cornwall Regional, Dr. Delroy Fray. The ERCP, donated by Dr. Ketwaroo and Wellington ‘Phil’ Phillips, who are Jamaicans living in the United States, was officially handed over to the hospital on Thursday (Nov. 7).

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Jamaicans In The USA Donate Medical Equipment To Cornwall Regional Hospital

The Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James has benefited from the donation of an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and supplies valued at more than $20 million, which will better enable the facility to diagnose and treat problems of the bile and pancreatic ducts. The equipment was provided by Jamaican-born philanthropists living in the United States, Dr. Gyanprakash Ketwaroo and Wellington...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), breaks ground for a new $45-million male ward at the Portland Infirmary in Port Antonio, on November 6. Also participating (from left) are Councillor for the Port Antonio Division, Dexter Rowland; Matron at the Infirmary, Carmelita Holson; Secretary for the Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis; Member of Parliament for West Portland, Hon. Daryl Vaz; Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz; and Mayor of Port Antonio, Paul Thompson.

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New Male Ward To Be Built At Portland Infirmary

A new male ward is to be constructed at the Portland Infirmary at a cost of $45 million. This follows the building of a new female ward at the facility in 2018, at a cost of $15 million. Speaking at yesterday’s (November 6) ground-breaking ceremony in Port Antonio for the male ward, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon....

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Member of Parliament for Eastern Portland, Ann-Marie Vaz (second left), are in discussion following the official opening of a $7.1-million swing bridge in the community of Ginger House, Portland, on Wednesday (November 6).

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Ginger House Swing Bridge Replaced

More than 1,500 residents of Ginger House and surrounding areas of Portland, now have easier access to their communities following the installation of a new swing bridge at a cost of $7.1 million. The new structure replaces the original bridge that was destroyed during heavy rains a few years ago. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie,...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses journalists at yesterday

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JFB To Get 400 Pieces Of Protective Clothing

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) will be getting 400 pieces of protective clothing (bunker gear) to bolster the capacity of firefighters to adequately respond to emergencies. Cabinet has approved the award of a US$1-million contract for the supply of the gear for the firefighters. The contract has been awarded to Bell Safety. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with...

: Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left) emphasises a point during a lecture on the housing sector at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus on November 6.

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Housing A Priority For Government

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Government continues to prioritise the provision of housing in order to meet the growing demand. He said research has shown that Jamaica will require approximately 15,000 new units annually. “In the last three years, we have had the most housing...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses Wednesday

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Water Pipeline Project In Wakefield, Trelawny, To Commence January 2020

Phase one of the Wakefield to Bunkershill Pipe Replacement Project in Trelawny is expected to commence in early 2020. This follows Cabinet’s approval of a $69-million contract to Construction Solutions Limited for the undertaking. Addressing yesterday’s (November 6) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, said the work...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses yesterday

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Inter-Ministerial Collaboration Continues To Contain Dengue

The Government is continuing its inter-ministerial collaboration to contain the spread of dengue fever. Dengue fever is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, and symptoms of the disease typically begin three to 14 days after infection. These may include high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a skin rash. Symptoms usually last for two to seven days. Responding...