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A section of the Martha Brae to Holland roadway in Trelawny, which was rehabilitated by the National Works Agency (NWA).
A section of the Martha Brae to Holland roadway in Trelawny, which was rehabilitated by the National Works Agency (NWA).

Rehabilitation of Martha Brae to Holland Road in Trelawny Completed

The National Works Agency (NWA) has completed rehabilitation of the Martha Brae to Holland road in Trelawny. This was disclosed by Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s Western Office, Janel Ricketts, who informed that the roadway was completed last month...
Senior Complaints Review Officer, Integrity Commission (IC), Alecia Darby (left), makes a point while speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston. She is joined by Senior Protected Disclosures Officer in the Commission’s Information and Complaints Division, Tanesha Fagan.
Senior Complaints Review Officer, Integrity Commission (IC), Alecia Darby (left), makes a point while speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s head office in Kingston. She is joined by Senior Protected Disclosures Officer in the Commission’s Information and Complaints Division, Tanesha Fagan.

Integrity Commission Urges Persons Making Disclosures to Do So Responsibly
Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Daniel Dawes (second left), participates in the unveiling of the sign for the Community Wi-Fi at Poppy Street in George’s Plain, Westmoreland, on Wednesday, May 4. He is joined by (from left) Councillor for the Frome Division, Westmoreland, Rudolph Uter; Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, George Wright; Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent Wayne Josephs; PRO for Poppy Street PMO Group, Caneisha Myles and Principal for Vision Plus ECI, Marlene Uter.
Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Daniel Dawes (second left), participates in the unveiling of the sign for the Community Wi-Fi at Poppy Street in George’s Plain, Westmoreland, on Wednesday, May 4. He is joined by (from left) Councillor for the Frome Division, Westmoreland, Rudolph Uter; Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, George Wright; Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent Wayne Josephs; PRO for Poppy Street PMO Group, Caneisha Myles and Principal for Vision Plus ECI, Marlene Uter.

USF Seeks 100 Young Persons for TAP
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Schools to Receive Support for Assessment of Grade-Six Students
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 3.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 3.

Government Establishes More Than 2,000 Permanent Posts for Doctors

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Members of Team Elevation, project management students from the Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI), hand over supplies to Shelter Manager of the Refuge of Hope Shelter, Junice Woolery-Norman (right), at the facility on Wednesday (May 3). Team Elevation group members (from left) are Carol Heron-Meggo, Nickesha Samuels, Marlon Mitchell and Keyna Darling.
Youth

Refuge of Hope Shelter Gets Supplies from Students of VTDI

The Refuge of Hope Shelter in Albion, St. James, has received a donation of supplies from Team Elevation, a group of students from the Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI). Comprised of project management students of the VTDI, the group donated medical supplies, seedlings, farm tools, among other items, to the facility as part of their school project. Speaking at the...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, yesterday (May 3)
Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2023/24

500,000 Health Screenings Targeted Under #Knowyournumbers

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is looking to provide 500,000 health screenings during the 2023/2024 financial year, under an initiative aimed at encouraging Jamaicans to do regular health checks to reduce premature death. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who announced the #KnowYourNumbers initiative in his Sectoral Debate presentation on Wednesday (May 4), said it is a practical...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, is shown a breakaway along a road in Comfort Castle, Portland Eastern, by Member of Parliament, Ann-Marie Vaz. The Minister toured several areas of the constituency on Wednesday (May 3) alongside a team from the National Works Agency (NWA), the Ministry, and other stakeholders.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Allocates $15M for Emergency Repairs on Seaman Valley to Millbank Road in Portland

Approximately $15 million is to be allocated by the Government to effect emergency repair work on the Seaman Valley to Millbank Road in East Portland, to bring much-needed relief to scores of residents in that area. This was announced on Wednesday (May 3) by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, during...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 3.
Sectoral Debate 2023/24

Suicide Prevention Programmes Being Expanded

The Government is expanding its suicide prevention programmes, through partnerships, strengthening of the Ministry of Health and Wellness team, and training of community persons to offer interventions. Making the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/2024 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 3, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the programmes will...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), turns on the tap to the catchment tank in Ashton, Westmoreland, which was commissioned into service on Thursday, April 27. Observing are Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence (centre) and Managing Director of Rural Water Supply Limited, Audley Thompson. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), turns on the tap to the catchment tank in Ashton, Westmoreland, which was commissioned into service on Thursday, April 27. Observing are Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence (centre) and Managing Director of Rural Water Supply Limited, Audley Thompson.
Water

Improved Water Supply for Residents of Ashton in Westmoreland

A neglected community catchment tank in Ashton, Westmoreland, has been restored to serve the residents. It was commissioned into service on Thursday, April 27 by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. The 50,000-gallon tank was rehabilitated by Rural Water Supply Limited at a cost of $10 million. In addition to restoring the infrastructure, the entity also...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, making his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 3.
Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2023/24

Over 950 Surgeries Completed Under Code Care

Over 950 surgeries have been completed under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Code Care Project. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on May 3. “With only 50 per cent of our surgery target met, we will continue Code Care this year, with...
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