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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

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...

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.

Church Encouraged to Give More Support in Curbing Child Abuse

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.

Most Students Sit Examiniations

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

Prime Minister Returns Tonight, Tours Affected Parishes Tomorrow

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.

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

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, the Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); and President and Chief Executive (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley (centre), discuss plans for the upgrading of the Reynolds Pier in Ocho Rios, during a tour of the facility on May 12. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, looks on.

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Upgrading Works in Ocho Rios to Create Economic Boost – Minister Robinson

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, says the $250 million being spent on upgrading works in Ocho Rios will be a tremendous boost to the economic fortunes of the resort town. Minister Robinson, who is also Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann, where Ocho Rios in located, said that the work to be carried out...

9 years ago Local Government

Government to Update Country on Heavy Rainfall Affecting the Island at Press Conference this Afternoon

The government will update the country this afternoon (May 16) on the heavy rainfall affecting the island at a press conference to be held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The press conference will commence at 4:00 p.m. Prior to the press conference, Acting Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang will meet with Heads of Emergency Agencies at...

9 years ago Local Government

Avoid Crocodile Habitats During Heavy Rains – NEPA

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising the public to exercise extreme caution in areas close to swamps, rivers, gullies and other known crocodile habitats, as the animals are likely to be displaced during the current torrential rains. NEPA is urging persons to report crocodile sightings to 754-7540, 1-888-991-5005, 580-7993 or via the Agency’s WhatsApp line at 819-NEPA...

The Ministry of Labour & Social Security.

9 years ago Labour

Farm Workers Urged to Exercise Caution

Persons selected for the overseas farm work programme and are being processed today (May 16), are urged to exercise extreme caution as they make their way to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, in downtown Kingston. A Statement from Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Collette Roberts Risden, said the Ministry will endeavour to reschedule the processing of persons who...

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

9 years ago Local Government

Flash Flood Warning Remains in Effect for Southern, Northeastern Parishes

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is urging citizens to continue to be alert as the rainfall affecting sections of the island is expected to continue throughout the day. The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has advised that the Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for low-lying and flood prone areas of St. Mary, Portland, St. Thomas, Kingston,...

9 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Holness Activates Emergency Agencies

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has instructed that all national emergency systems be activated as heavy rainfall continues to affect sections of the island. The emergency agencies include the National Works Agency (NWA) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), as well as local representatives. The prime minister says all the agencies should mobilise their resources to deal...

9 years ago Education

Overseas Exams to Continue as Scheduled

PRESS RELEASE - In light of the current inclement weather conditions, the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) wishes to advise the students writing secondary level exit examinations and the general public that all examinations [CXC & GCE/IGCSE] scheduled for May/June 2017 will be held as time-tabled. These are regional and international examinations which cannot be rescheduled. Candidates are encouraged to attend...