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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...
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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...
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)...
PHOTOS: Prime Minister Hosts Jamaica House Fellowship Farewell Luncheon
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents Jamaica House Fellowship Programme participant, Christopher Harper, with a certificate during a farewell luncheon on Wednesday (November 2). The luncheon was held at Jamaica House. Mr. Harper was among the seven participants comprising the second cohort of Fellows under the programme.
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...
NWC to Build Small Dam to Supply Water to Rock River in Clarendon
The National Water Commission (NWC) is to build a small dam to provide water for the Rock River community in Clarendon North Central. Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2022/23 Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives, on November 2. Mr. Morgan explained that in 2018, Prime Minister the...
Breast Cancer Survivors Credit Early Detection, Strong Support System
Shelly-Ann Brown-Bailey remembers the day in 2012 when, while taking a shower, she felt something in her breast that “just didn’t feel right”. The St. Ann resident told JIS News that the following day she went straight to a nearby health centre for evaluation. A few days later and after many tests, Mrs. Brown-Bailey got the diagnosis of breast cancer....