The Westmoreland Public Health Department is partnering with the Pan-Caribbean Sugar Company to sensitise cane cutters in the parish about protecting themselves from leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by the leptospira bacteria, which can potentially lead to fatal infection of the kidney, liver, brain, lungs or heart. Among the carriers of the virus are rodents, cattle, pigs, horses,...

The Westmoreland Health Department is commending residents of the parish for ridding their premises of potential mosquito breeding sites, to curtail the spread of the dengue virus. Health Education and Promotions Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that the Department has been on a mission to ensure every household across the parish takes the search and destroy activities...

The Government’s investment in the redevelopment of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) has expanded and strengthened the health infrastructure in Western Jamaica, through the upgrading and equipping of several facilities, says Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. He was addressing a recent meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives. Dr. Tufton noted that...

New Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon, has outlined his vision for the parish of St. Elizabeth, which focuses on economic growth, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. Following his swearing-in on March 7, Mr. Solomon said key among his priorities is working closely with local businesses, entrepreneurs, farmers and investors to attract new industries and investments to the parish....

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) recently partnered with several corporate entities to make a donation of sanitation and cleaning supplies to the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Walderston, Manchester.  The provisions, which were handed over during a brief ceremony at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on March 1, were facilitated through an initiative of the Finance Department in tandem...

Councillor for the Ocho Rios Division, Michael Belnavis, was sworn in as Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, during a ceremony held on March 7 at the St. Ann Municipal Corporation. Fifteen other Councillors, including Deputy Mayor and Councillor for the Gibraltar Division, Cardell Wickham, were also sworn in. In his remarks, Mr. Belnavis said he was happy to be back...

Over 200 Government auditors have benefited from a symposium recently hosted by the Internal Audit Directorate (IAD) of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service. The symposium, which was held at The Summit in New Kingston on February 29, targeted internal auditors within central Government. Audit Specialist for Quality Assurance and Performance at the IAD, Michelle Miller told JIS...