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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.
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.

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...
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.
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.

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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.
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.

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Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate at the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority, Janiese Pinnock.
Inspector-in-Charge, Food Safety Inspectorate at the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority, Janiese Pinnock.

Consumers Encouraged to Consult With NCRA to Ascertain Registered Food Establishments
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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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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (right) and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson, address members of the media during a tour of the constituency, on Wednesday (November 2).
Works / Construction

CHEC to Receive Weekly Reports from Subcontractors

The main contractor on the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), has now implemented a system to receive strict milestone-based reports from the subcontractors on the project. Making the revelation, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Hon. Everald Warmington, said that the reports are to be submitted to...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington (right), walks across the Falling River Bridge in St. Thomas Western, during a tour of the constituency on Wednesday (November 2). With the Minister are National Works Agency Communications and Customer Services Manager, Stephen Shaw (centre) and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson.
Works / Construction

Work to Begin Soon on Llandewey Bridge in Yallahs

Work on the Llandewey bridge in Yallahs, St. Thomas, is expected to begin soon, under a $51-million contract. This was revealed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Hon. Everald Warmington, during a tour of sections of St. Thomas Western, on Wednesday (November 2). “I'm hoping to be back here with Mr. (James)...
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Inspector in charge of the Food Safety Inspectorate at the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA), Janiese Pinnock, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
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Food Manufacturers Must Ensure Basic Requirements Are Met – NCRA

The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) is reminding food manufacturers to ensure basic requirements are met to be registered. Inspector in charge of the Food Safety Inspectorate of the NCRA, Janiese Pinnock, said manufacturers must ensure that sanitation and security needs are satisfied. “The place needs to be clean and windows and doors must be secure. It has to...
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