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Workmen replacing pipes in the Lucea Pipeline Replacement and Non Revenue Water (NRW) reduction project. Communities in Western Hanover are to benefit from improved water supply.

Improved Water Supply for Western Hanover

Several communities in Western Hanover, including properties in the hotel belt of Negril, are to benefit from a more reliable water supply system. Infrastructure works on the US$12.6 million Lucea Pipeline Replacement and Non-Revenue Water (NRW) reduction project are 85...

Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), ‘tests’ one of the tanks, which is part of the Giblatore Rainwater Harvesting System, on June 13. The system was officially commissioned into service by the Minister. Others are: Councillor for the Angels Division, Patricia Harris (centre), and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. Kenneth Baugh (right).

St. Catherine Residents Benefit from Rain Water Harvesting System

Multimedia Artist and Photographer, Andrea Cauthen (right), explains the concept behind one of her photographs – The Banana Man – on display at the Jamaican Embassy, to Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie, at the opening of her photographic and art exhibition, entitled ‘Roots and Culture, Jamaica’, on June 5.

Jamaican Photographs on Display at Embassy

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, with students of the Sydney Pagon Agricultural High School, in St. Elizabeth, when he visited the institution on June 12.

GG says Youth Must Prepare for Logistics Hub

New I Believe Initiative (IBI) Ambassadors in St. Elizabeth read the IBI pledge to serve and support the national transformation programme. They were installed by Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at a swearing-in and investiture ceremony, held at the Beadle Hall in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on June 12. The ambassadors are (from right): Mrs. Beverley James, Educator of Watchwell; Ms. Karlene Brae, Educator of Brighton district; Ms Althea Peart, Manager of Jamaica National Building Society, Santa Cruz branch; Mrs. Heather Murray, Hheadmistress of Hampton School for Girls; Mr. Roy George Taylor, Broadcaster of Black River; and Rev. Kenneth Dwyer, Pastor and Guidance Counsellor of Black River High School.

Six JPs Sworn in as IBI Ambassadors in St. Elizabeth

Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding. (FILE)

12 years ago JusticeParliamentSenate

Senate Approves Banking Services Act

The Senate on Friday, June 13, approved the Banking Services Act, which will regulate the country’s financial institutions, including the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ). In piloting the Bill, Minister of Justice, Senator the Hon. Mark Golding, said the Bill is a key reform to the country’s suite of financial sector laws that govern the deposit taking sector. He also noted...

Finance and Planning Minister, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips. (FILE)

12 years ago Finance & Public Service

World Bank Report Projects Stronger Growth For Jamaica

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon Peter Phillips and a Jamaican delegation-are now in Europe having completed the first leg of the Annual Non Deal Road Show in the USA. While in the USA they visited New York City, Boston and Los Angeles. The road show is aimed at sensitizing external stakeholders of the progress/status of the Jamaican...

Regional Operations Manager at the Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited, Eifert Daley, making a presentation during the Westmoreland Parish Council Meeting, held on June 12 in Savanna-La-Mar.

12 years ago Local Government

NSWMA to Establish Transfer Station in Westmoreland

Deputy Mayor of Savanna-La-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, says funds have been identified by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) for the establishment of a Transfer Station for Westmoreland. This is expected to improve efficiency in the management of garbage throughout the parish. “We at the Westmoreland Parish Council are very happy that this (transfer station) is now coming on...

Chairman of Fathers Incorporated, Dr. Herbert Gayle, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 12, on the topic: ‘Daddy Matters,’ and highlighting the impact of resident fathers on the home and society.

12 years ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Increase in Couple Families

Since Independence, the number of couple families - two people living together in a marriage or common law relationship with a child - has increased from 20 per cent to 42 per cent. This was disclosed by Fathers Incorporated Chairman, Dr. Herbert Gayle, who was speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 12. He said Fathers Incorporated would like...

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke addressing the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Open Day in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

12 years ago Agriculture

Banana Sector on the Mend – Agriculture Minister

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister, Hon. Roger Clarke, says the island’s banana sector is on the road to recovery with the first shipment of the produce sent off this week to the United Kingdom, since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Minister Clarke says although production and exports are not yet at the level of former years, the sector is back in the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, left); and Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (seated, second left); pose with the 40 recipients of the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education this year, during a presentation ceremony held on the lawns of Jamaica House on June 12. Also pictured (seated, right) is Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites; while (seated, second right); is awardee, retired Principal of Gilbatore Primary School in St. Catherine, Millicent McKenzie. Combined, the awardees have contributed more than 1,000 years of service to the education sector.

12 years ago Prime Minister

PM Praises Nation’s Teachers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, has praised the nation’s teachers for dedicating their lives to not only advancing education, but transforming the country’s populace through selfless acts of kindness. “Many of you have for decades voluntarily given of your time and resources, beyond the call of duty as dictated by your job descriptions. In addition to providing...

State Minister for Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Julian Robinson makes a point during his 2014/15 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on June 11, under the theme: ‘Information and Communication Technologies as Enablers for Growth and Development’.

12 years ago Technology

Internet Exchange Point to be Launched by August

Jamaica is expected to benefit significantly from an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) facility, which the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining expects to have in place by August. The IXP enables Internet traffic routing within the country where the provision exists, instead of through external providers, as currently obtains with Jamaica. State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Julian Robinson,...