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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaks to Dalvey resident, Angelie Howell (right) during a tour of flood-affected areas in St. Thomas today (November 19). Also pictured is Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaks to Dalvey resident, Angelie Howell (right) during a tour of flood-affected areas in St. Thomas today (November 19). Also pictured is Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles.

Consider Environmental, Climate Change Issues When Choosing Place to Live – PM

Jamaicans are being implored to consider environmental and climate change issues when deciding where to build a house. Speaking during a tour of flood-affected sections of St. Andrew and St. Thomas today (Nov.19), Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre)  tours sections of St. Thomas today (November 19) to assess the aftermath of the heavy rains, which affected the island recently. With the Prime Minister are, from second left, Member of Parliament (MP), St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles; St. Thomas Western MP, James Robertson; and Councillor, Dalvey Division, Michael Mcleod.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre)  tours sections of St. Thomas today (November 19) to assess the aftermath of the heavy rains, which affected the island recently. With the Prime Minister are, from second left, Member of Parliament (MP), St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles; St. Thomas Western MP, James Robertson; and Councillor, Dalvey Division, Michael Mcleod.

Cabinet to Discuss Additional Allocations for Recovery Efforts
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said Jamaica`s culture extends beyond singing and dancing.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange said Jamaica`s culture extends beyond singing and dancing.

Banner Event to Mark International Men’s Day
Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communication, Betting, Gamning and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Wendy Robertson.
Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communication, Betting, Gamning and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Wendy Robertson.

BGLC Seeks Public Input on Advertising and Marketing Guidelines
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left), peruses a document with President of the National Secondary Students Council, Cavan Lewis at the National Student Leaders Installation Ceremony held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on November 16.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left), peruses a document with President of the National Secondary Students Council, Cavan Lewis at the National Student Leaders Installation Ceremony held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on November 16.

PHOTOS: National Student Leaders Installation Ceremony

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the closing ceremony for the Improved Forest Management and Livelihoods for a Better Jamaica project on Friday (November 17) at the Forestry Department’s Constant Spring Road headquarters. The project aimed to promote the participation of civil society in the forestry sector, notably in forestry management and conservation.
Environment

PHOTO: Minister Samuda Urges Civil Society Participation in Forestry Management

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the closing ceremony for the Improved Forest Management and Livelihoods for a Better Jamaica project on Friday (November 17) at the Forestry Department’s Constant Spring Road headquarters. The project aimed to promote the participation of civil society in the forestry sector, notably...
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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
Local Government

Citizens Advised to Rely on Authorities for Information During Emergencies – ODPEM

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising citizens to only rely on the responsible authorities for information during emergencies. “We want to say to persons, at all times just exhibit responsibility. Give the correct information and rely on the authorities,” said Acting Director General of ODPEM, Richard Thompson, during an interview with JIS News. He pointed...
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Government officials and stakeholders tour sections of the East Rural St. Andrew constituency on Saturday (Nov. 18), to assess damage due to recent heavy rains. Over 30 landslides were reported in the constituency.
Works / Construction

NWA Clearing Blocked Roads

The National Works Agency (NWA) has mobilised work teams to clear roads that have been blocked due to fallen rocks and landslides from the recent heavy rains. Manager, Communication and Customer Services, Stephen Shaw, said the agency is mindful of the challenges that persons are experiencing at this time and will be working to bring normalcy to the areas as...
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Member of Parliament, East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), makes a point to Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (second right), during a tour of the constituency on Saturday (Nov. 18), to assess the impact of the recent heavy rains. Listening are Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson (right); and Councillor for the Tivoli Gardens Division, Donovan Samuels.
LabourSocial Security

Gov’t Providing Relief Assistance

The Government is providing relief assistance, as assessments continue to determine the full impact of the severe weather system, which affected the island on November 16 and 17. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, who was speaking during a tour of communities in East Rural St. Andrew on Saturday (Nov.18), said that supplies have been delivered...
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