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Sick woman blowing running nose during flu season.
Sick woman blowing running nose during flu season.

Jamaicans Reminded to Take Precautions Against Influenza

With Jamaica in the peak period for influenza, persons are being encouraged to take extra precautions and adhere to established health protocols to prevent infection. Influenza, commonly referred to as the ‘flu’, is an acute viral infection that spreads easily...
The Third World band is in performance at the Fireworks at the Kingston Waterfront, downtown Kingston on December 31.
The Third World band is in performance at the Fireworks at the Kingston Waterfront, downtown Kingston on December 31.

PHOTOS: Fireworks at the Kingston Waterfront
Participants at the Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf Drug Awareness Youth Day, held recently at the institution’s Papine campus in St. Andrew, under the theme ‘Drug-Free Lifestyle Trending for Youth’.
Participants at the Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf Drug Awareness Youth Day, held recently at the institution’s Papine campus in St. Andrew, under the theme ‘Drug-Free Lifestyle Trending for Youth’.

PHOTOS: Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf Drug Awareness Youth Day
Principal Director of the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Office of the Cabinet, Karlene McKenzie Spencer (right) and Senior Director, PSMD, Danielle Jones Cox, are in discussion at a recent Think Tank held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.
Principal Director of the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD), Office of the Cabinet, Karlene McKenzie Spencer (right) and Senior Director, PSMD, Danielle Jones Cox, are in discussion at a recent Think Tank held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office in Kingston.

Mystery Shoppers to Assess Public-Sector Services
Chief Executive Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson.
Chief Executive Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson.

RADA Invites Private-Sector Support for Backyard Gardening Programme

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Fireworks display on the downtown Kingston waterfront.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC Hosting New Year’s Eve ‘Fireworks on the Waterfront’ Festival

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will be hosting its annual New Year’s Eve ‘Fireworks on the Waterfront’ festival across thee parishes on December 31. The event, which starts at midday, is being held under the theme ‘Life, Love and Harmony’. This year, the Kingston Waterfront, Ocho Rios Bay Beach in St. Ann and the latest addition, Harmony Beach Park in...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
Health & Wellness

Safeguards Against Rodents Urged for Persons Residing Near Farmlands

The Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging persons residing near sugar-cane lands to take steps to safeguard their premises against rodents migrating from fields during the harvesting season. Health Promotion and Education Officer for the parish, Gerald Miller, cautioned that the rodents can transmit leptospirosis and, as such, persons are encouraged to be vigilant. Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused...
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Students of the Ginger Ridge Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine perform at the recent commissioning of the multimillion-dollar Connors/Ginger Ridge Water Scheme at a ceremony held at the school.
EducationWaterYouth

Reliable Potable Water for Ginger Ridge Primary School

Students at the Ginger Ridge Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine are now getting reliable potable water, following work done by the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL). The school has been adopted by the RWSL, and recently it installed several rails across the compound to prevent the students from falling over bumpy areas at the institution, and established a...
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The May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) which was officially opened by Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (September 14, 2023).
Office of the Prime MinisterPress ReleasePrime MinisterTransport

Prime Minister Holness Announces Extension of Toll-Free Period for May Pen to Williamsfield Highway

“This extension grants the public an additional three months of toll-free travel on this new segment of the highway.” -Prime Minister Holness. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced an extension of the toll-free period for the May Pen to Williamsfield leg (Phase 1C) of the East-West Highway, now through March 31, 2024. This extension grants the public an additional three...
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Jamaican-born Mayor of Barking and Dagenham in the United Kingdom (UK), Councillor Donna Lumsden (left), is being introduced by teacher at Maverley Primary School in St. Andrew, Shanika Battiste, before addressing students. The mayor, who is a former student of Maverley Primary, stopped at the institution during her recent visit to the island.  
Jamaican Diaspora

Jamaican-Born UK Mayor Urges Students to Strive for Greatness

Jamaican-born Mayor of Barking and Dagenham in England, Councillor Donna Lumsden, has called on students at her alma mater, Maverley Primary School, to strive for greatness. The Mayor, who stopped at her former school in St. Andrew during her recent visit to the island, urged the students to believe in their ability to achieve success despite their circumstance. Sharing her...
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Close up of couple showing keys to their new home.
Office of the Prime Minister

NHT to Expand Pool of Partners under Microfinance Programme

More institutions will be added to the National Housing Trust (NHT) pool of financial partners from which qualifying contributors can access additional funds under the improved Housing Microfinance Loan programme. Assistant General Manager for Treasury Management, Lloy Palmer, said at least three credit unions will be added by the new year. “We are in the process of documentation and training....
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Assistant Matron of the Westmoreland Infirmary, Lorna Gifford (second right) and Assistant Poor Relief Officer for the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Angella Morris (right), accept a donation from University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica student, Geri-Ann Miller (fourth left), on December 28. Also taking part in the presentation are Ms. Miller’s family members (from left): father, Gerald Miller; mother, Andrea Miller and brother, Anthony Miller. Among the items donated were adult diapers, toiletries, soaps, and detergent.  
Local Government

Westmoreland Infirmary Receives Donation from Student

The Westmoreland Infirmary has received a donation of toiletries and other items from University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica student, Geri-Ann Miller. Among the items donated were sheets, sanitisers, detergent, soaps, adult diapers and bed pads. The 21-year-old student handed over the items at the infirmary on Thursday (December 28). They were acquired through donations of cash and kind from mostly...
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