Jamaicans are being implored to speak out against persons who are harming the environment by littering. Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, made the call as he addressed the opening ceremony of the National Environmental Awareness Week and World Ocean’s Day activities at Fisherman’s Beach in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (June 8)....

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is reminding persons to get immunised at the public health centres in the parish. “June is immunisation month, and so I just want to remind you that we continue to offer vaccines to persons of all ages in the parish,” she said, as she addressed the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland...

The St. Elizabeth Health Department has added 40 temporary vector-control workers as the parish ramps up efforts to prevent transmission of mosquito-borne illnesses. While addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on Thursday (June 9), the Chief Public Health Inspector for the parish, Everod Lewis, said that the temporary team complements the 16-member permanent staff. He...

Consumers should expect a steady reduction in prices for electrical services related to the construction sector in the foreseeable future. This follows the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology (MSET) actioning the recommendations of the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) to improve the level of competition in the electrical inspector services market. Addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Executive Director of...

The nation’s teachers are being urged to remain resolute in spite of the antisocial behaviours and other types of maladjustments being displayed by some students. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the call in a statement on June 9, where she expressed support for teachers. She said it is disheartening to see the videos on social media...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda (right), makes a point during discussion with President of the Jamaica Occupational Health and Safety Professionals Association (JOHSPA), Dr. Yohann White during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on June 9. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden.

Jamaican women in Agriculture are to benefit from the advocacy and mentorship of the newly launched ‘Association of Phenomenal Women’ by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS). Since 2018, the JAS has been selecting impactful women across the country for its ‘Phenomenal Women in Agriculture’ award. With this field of candidates, the organisation has identified the need for a dedicated entity...