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A section of the Douglas Castle community in St. Ann that was affected by the heavy rains.
A section of the Douglas Castle community in St. Ann that was affected by the heavy rains.

MOH Issues Alert After Heavy Rains

PRESS RELEASE- The Ministry of Health is reminding the public of the dangers of swimming or wading in water which has resulted from flooding or eating foods that might have been contaminated with animal urine. The Ministry is advising parents...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), consults with Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, before the start of a press briefing held to update the nation on the impact of the heavy rainfall, at Jamaica House, today (May 16). At centre is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), consults with Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, before the start of a press briefing held to update the nation on the impact of the heavy rainfall, at Jamaica House, today (May 16). At centre is Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Infrastructure Inadequate to Deal with Extreme Rainfall

Parents Urged to Monitor Children for Symptoms of Gastroenteritis
Sections of the Rio Cobre Dam maintained by NIC.
Sections of the Rio Cobre Dam maintained by NIC.

Interruptions in NIC’s Service Operations
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (File)
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (File)

No Flooding Along Marcus Garvey Drive

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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, touring sections of Sunnyside in Linstead, St. Catherine after heavy rains and flooding.
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Prime Minister Tours Affected Parishes

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is currently touring areas severely impacted by the recent heavy rains. Some of the areas to be toured are Sunnyside, St. Catherine; Aenon Town, Clarendon; Cave Valley, St. Ann; Frankfield, Clarendon; Ebony Park, Clarendon; and Alley and Rocky Point in Clarendon. Other members of the touring party include Minister without Portfolio in the...
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (right), and Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, in St. Andrew, Professor Ishenkumba Kahwa (left), unveil a sign at the rebranded UWI Science and Engineering Branch Library, today (May 17).
Technology

UWI Lauded for More Focus on Engineering

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, has lauded the University of the West Indies (UWI) for expanding the training offered for Engineering. The Minister, who was addressing the official opening of the UWI Mona Campus Science and Engineering Branch Library in St. Andrew today (May 17), said “significant” growth will come from the institution’s focus...
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Manager Corporate Affairs and Communication at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ), Camille Taylor, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ about the Corporation’s energy competition for schools.
Energy

PCJ Takes Message of Energy Diversification to Schools

The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) continues to promote energy diversification and the incorporation of renewables into the country’s energy mix, taking its message to schools through the Schools Energy Programme science competition. The competition, which saw 25 schools presenting their projects to the PCJ in April, will result in one school walking away with the prize of a $750,000...
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Principal Director, Training, Technology and Technical Information Division, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marina Young (third left), speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on May 12. Others (from left) are Senior Director, Training, Technology and Technical Information Division, RADA, Winston Shaw; Deputy Research Director, Crop and Plant Protection Unit, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Michelle Sherwood; and Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Specialist, Francine Webb
Agriculture

New Measure Being Developed To Counter Beet Army Worm Infestation

The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) is developing a forecasting system designed to boost measures to control the beet army worm. Deputy Research Director at MICAF, Michelle Sherwood, says the system, being developed with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, is one of several strategies being undertaken by the Ministry. Mrs....
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Education, Youth and Information State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green (right), is greeted by Pastor of Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew, Rev. Astor Carlyle, during the Church’s child abuse forum on May 11. Looking on is the forum’s moderator, Shawn Wilkinson.
Education

Church Encouraged to Give More Support in Curbing Child Abuse

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is encouraging the church to undertake more activities that support the Government’s programmes aimed at curbing child abuse. Speaking at a recent child abuse forum at the Webster Memorial United Church in St. Andrew, the State Minister said the church’s actions are critical in assisting to create...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses press briefing today (May 16) at Jamaica house to update the nation on the impact of the inclement weather and how students were able to sit examinations.
Education

Most Students Sit Examiniations

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says most students were able to sit their exit secondary examinations today (May 16). “We had a few students… from the Buff Bay Valley in Portland and a few across the country (who weren’t able to). The procedure for students who have missed their exams is that they would...
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