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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

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the damage caused by the heavy rainfall is a clear indication that the infrastructure network is inadequate to deal with such occurrences. He told JIS News that the unprecedented...

Parents Urged to Monitor Children for Symptoms of Gastroenteritis

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)

No Flooding Along Marcus Garvey Drive

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

Prime Minister Tours Affected Parishes

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).

9 years ago 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...

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.

9 years ago 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...

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

9 years ago 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....

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.

9 years ago 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...

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.

9 years ago 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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

9 years ago Prime Minister

Prime Minister Returns Tonight, Tours Affected Parishes Tomorrow

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness is to return to the island tonight (May 16) from an official visit to the Dominican Republic. The Prime Minister was originally scheduled to return on Wednesday (May 17), but cut short his visit as a result of the heavy rains that have impacted the island. Press Secretary at the Office of the...

9 years ago Local Government

Gov’t Asseses Full Impact of Heavy Rains, Provides $175 Million to Municipal Corporations

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government is assessing the full impact of the heavy rains that are currently affecting the island. “The assessments continue right across the country. We made available to the Municipal Corporations yesterday (May 15) $175 million, and that was to be spent in the parishes of Clarendon, Manchester, Portland,...