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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre); National Health Fund (NHF) Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson (left); and Permanent Secretary in the Local Government and Community Development Ministry, Marsha Henry Martin, examine one of 12 new autoclaves which the NHF has donated to infirmaries islandwide. The equipment, valued $9.3 million, were handed over during a ceremony at the Ministry in Kingston on May 3.

National Health Fund Donates Autoclaves to Infirmaries

The National Health Fund (NHF) has donated 12 new autoclaves, valued $9.3 million, to infirmaries islandwide. Autoclaves are equipment used to sterilize surgical and laboratory instruments, and pharmaceutical items, among other medical apparatus. The devices were presented to Local Government...

Public Relations and Communication Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rochelle Dixon, addressing students at the Randolph Lopez School of Hope, St. Andrew, during the CPFSA's #BanTheBullying School Tour at the institution on May 3.

Students Provided With Tips to Deal With Bullying

Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority’s (RADA), Peter Thompson (seated left), along with Director, CNET-OUTAONE, Robert Thompson (seated, centre), prepare to sign copies of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at boosting support to farmers and agro-processors. Waiting to affix his signature (seated, right), is Co-founder, CNET-OUTAONE, Errol Bailey. Overseeing the process (standing, from left) are Robert Miller, Senior Advisor and Consultant to Minister without Portfolio, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; Chairman, RADA, Nigel Myrie; and Vice President, Operations, CNET, Clarence W. Hill.

More Support for Small Farmers and Agro-Processors

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEYI), Dr. Grace McLean, at a service at Mt. Ward Methodist Church in Ramble, Hanover, on Sunday, May 5, to mark the start to the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) ‘Education Week 2019’.

Education Ministry Committed to Resolving the Sector’s Issues

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), and Coconut Industry Board (CIB) Chairman, Christopher Gentles, during the CIB’s Annual General Meeting at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on May 5.

Agriculture Minister Urges Greater Collective Effort to Combat Praedial Larceny

7 years ago National Security and Peace

Residents of St. James and Hanover Welcome States of Public Emergency

Residents of St. James and Hanover have welcomed the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) now in place in three western parishes. The enhanced security measure was declared in both parishes along with Westmoreland by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Tuesday (April 30). Several persons in Montego Bay, St. James, and Lucea, Hanover, who spoke with JIS News...

Community Relations Officer of the National Works Agency’s (NWA) Western Office, Janel Ricketts.

7 years ago Works / Construction

Somerton Road in St. James Being Rehabilitated

The National Works Agency (NWA) is currently undertaking a $21.8-million project to rehabilitate the 800-metre Somerton to Virgin Valley roadway, in St. James. Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s Western Office, Janel Ricketts, told JIS News that the work commenced on April 15 of this year and has a six-month duration. Ms. Ricketts outlined that the scope of the work...

Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen, (fourth left), speaks about the contents of a book to St. Richard’s Primary School students during the launch of the 2019 staging of the Western Union ‘I Pledge’ (Reading) Programme on May 1 at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. The objective of the programme is to promote and encourage the nation’s youth in each parish to continuously read for their individual growth and development. The programme was established by GraceKennedy Money Services, in collaboration with international money transfer facility, Western Union Jamaica. It was designed to support community development with an emphasis on primary education.

7 years ago Youth

PHOTOS: Lady Allen at the Launch of the I Pledge Programme

Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Robert Hill (second left) shares a light moment with (from left) Opposition Spokesperson on the Public Health and Disaster Preparedness Committee at the KSAMC, Rev. Councillor Neville Wright (left); Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Disaster Coordinator, Terry Forrester; and the Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson. Occasion was the launch of the KSAMC’s inaugural Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Poster Competition at The Knutsford Court Hotel, St. Andrew, on May 2.

7 years ago Local Government

KSAMC Launches Disaster Management Poster Competition

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has launched its inaugural Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change (DRMCC) Education Programme Poster Competition. Parish Disaster Coordinator for Kingston and St. Andrew, Terry Forrester, said that the competition, under the theme ‘Disaster Risk Management is Everybody’s Business’, aims to unearth the artistic talents of the participants while educating them about disaster...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), cuts the ribbon to reopen the renovated Black River Health Centre, in St. Elizabeth, on Thursday, May 2. Also sharing the moment are Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Floyd Green (left); Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (second left), and Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jacqueline A. Bisasor-McKenzie.

7 years ago Health & Wellness

Black River Health Centre Expanded

The delivery of primary healthcare to residents of Black River in St. Elizabeth has received a major boost through the recent expansion and renovation of the Black River Health Centre. Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Thursday (May 2) reopened the health centre, which was renovated at a cost of $13 million provided by the Tourism Enhancement Fund...

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (left), speaking with award recipients under the inaugural Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI)/Alcan Rio Tinto Legacy Fund Scholarship Programme at the signing ceremony at the Ministry

7 years ago Transport

JBI Provides $4.8 Million in Scholarships

The Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) has granted $4.8 million in scholarships to eight students attending the Portland-based College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE). The two-year scholarships, valued at $600,000 each ($300,000 per year) are being provided under the inaugural JBI/Alcan Rio Tinto Legacy Fund Scholarship Programme. The awards cover the cost of tuition, boarding, meals, among other things. Beneficiaries...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provides details about water shops being built in St. Elizabeth, at a recent meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River.

7 years ago Local GovernmentWater

St. Elizabeth to Get Four Water Shops

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government is spending close to $50 million to construct four water shops in St. Elizabeth. He said that each facility will provide up to 20,000 gallons of potable water on a daily basis. “We have under construction, now, three water shops, and I understand that the documentation for...