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Saturday is World Tsunami Awareness Day

Jamaica will join the international community in marking World Tsunami Awareness Day 2022 on Saturday (November 5), with activities focused on increasing the island’s resilience to the natural hazard. World Tsunami Awareness Day is being observed under the theme ‘Early...
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, gives the keynote address at a contract-signing ceremony for the renovation of the Malvern and New Market Health Centres in St. Elizabeth. The event was held on Thursday, November 3 on the grounds of the Malvern Health Centre.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton, gives the keynote address at a contract-signing ceremony for the renovation of the Malvern and New Market Health Centres in St. Elizabeth. The event was held on Thursday, November 3 on the grounds of the Malvern Health Centre.

Health Centres in St. Elizabeth to be Renovated and Expanded
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), addresses the 85th annual conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists (JAST) on Thursday (November 3), at the Sugar Industry Authority’s Research Division in Mandeville, Manchester. Listening are (from left) Sugar Industry Authority Chairman, Clement Lawrence and JAST President, Michael Martin.
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), addresses the 85th annual conference of the Jamaica Association of Sugar Technologists (JAST) on Thursday (November 3), at the Sugar Industry Authority’s Research Division in Mandeville, Manchester. Listening are (from left) Sugar Industry Authority Chairman, Clement Lawrence and JAST President, Michael Martin.

Agriculture Minister Says Sugar Industry Must be Modernised
Prime Minister, the Most Hon, Andrew Holness (left), engages with Straddle Carrier Operator, Samuel Black (centre) and Electrical Engineer, Cherrissa Allen, during the ribbon cutting for the new Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) straddle fleet, valued at more than US$20 million, at the container port on Thursday (November 3).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon, Andrew Holness (left), engages with Straddle Carrier Operator, Samuel Black (centre) and Electrical Engineer, Cherrissa Allen, during the ribbon cutting for the new Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) straddle fleet, valued at more than US$20 million, at the container port on Thursday (November 3).

Jamaica’s Public-Private Partnership Policy Robust – PM
Chief Executive Officer at the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Lorice Edwards Brown.
Chief Executive Officer at the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Dr. Lorice Edwards Brown.

National Compliance and Regulatory Authority a Key Part of the Quality Infrastructure

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CEO of the CHASE Fund, William “Billy” Heaven (left), pays keen attention to Head of the Orthopaedic Department, Mandeville Regional Hospital, Dr. Steve Mullings (second left), as he points to features on the new C-Arm Machine, which was officially handed over to the hospital by the CHASE Fund on November 3. Also looking on are (from third left) Chairman of the CHASE Fund, Omar Frith and Senior Medical Officer of the hospital, Dr. Everton McIntosh.
Health & Wellness

Mandeville Hospital Gets C-Arm Machine

The 600,000 patients served by the Orthopaedic Department at the Mandeville Regional Hospital, in Manchester, are now benefiting from a new C-Arm machine, donated by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund. Valued at $31 million, the equipment was handed over today (November 3) by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) CHASE Fund, William “Billy” Heaven, and Chairman of CHASE...
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High-school students and teachers being engaged during the recent Jamaica 60 Heritage Lecture and Exhibition, hosted by the Hanover Parish Library in partnership with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS). The event was held at the library in Lucea, Hanover.
Education

JLS Services Online

Jamaica Library Service (JLS) Region Four Director, Marvetta Stewart-Richards, says the agency’s facilities have been retooled and repositioned to offer online services as the entity adapts to the shift towards a technologically driven society. “So, for those persons who can’t find the bus fare or the time to visit a library, once you are a library member, you can access...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), in discussion with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer, Water Resources Authority, Tricia-Rae Rodriques, during the launch of activities for Geography Awareness Week, the 20th staging of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day and the 30th Land Information Council of Jamaica (LICJ) anniversary banquet, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on November 3.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Geospatial Technologies Critical for Economic Growth

The use of geospatial information tools and technologies is critical for the greater economic growth and advancement of the country. This was stated by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, during the launch of activities for Geography Awareness Week and the 20th staging of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day,...
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Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate at the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority, Janiese Pinnock.
Industry

Consumers Encouraged to Consult With NCRA to Ascertain Registered Food Establishments

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is encouraging consumers to check its website, www.ncra.org.jm, for a list of registered local food establishments. The agency is responsible for registering pre-packaged food establishments and partnering with businesses to achieve conformance with established standards and regulations. Head of the NCRA’s Food Safety Inspectorate, Janiese Pinnock, said the list is updated monthly and...
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National Security

The Jamaica Customs Agency: Adherence to all Requirements is Necessary for Efficient Processing and Clearance of Goods

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is aware of public comments regarding delays in the clearance of goods by couriers and shipping companies and would like to reassure the public that our processes are operating optimally at all ports. The Agency is committed to its Core Values: Customer-Focused, Accountability, Professionalism, Integrity and Transparency (CAPIT) and to achieve same, it relies on...
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(FILE) Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Energy

Gov’t Looking to Introduce Nuclear Power in Jamaica’s Energy Mix

The Government is looking to incorporate nuclear power in the country’s energy mix as part of the thrust to make ecofriendly options available to all Jamaicans. Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said it will be used as a medium to long-term option. “It is something that we believe that any country, like Jamaica, would have to...
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Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright, making his 2022/23 Constituency Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 2).
Constituency DebateWorks / Construction

Over $700M Allocated for Road Rehabilitation in Westmoreland Central

More than $700 million has been allocated for major road rehabilitation and upgrades in the constituency of Westmoreland Central. Speaking during his 2022/23 Constituency Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 2), Member of Parliament (MP), George Wright, said several roads and supporting infrastructure are being rehabilitated. He informed that the Fort William to Welcome Road is...
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