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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), in discussion with (from left) Councillor, Angels Division, Patricia Harris; Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita Garvey; and Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, during a tour of several communities in St. Catherine North Central, recently.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), in discussion with (from left) Councillor, Angels Division, Patricia Harris; Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita Garvey; and Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott, during a tour of several communities in St. Catherine North Central, recently.

Multi-Agency Approach To Rehabilitate Roads In St. Catherine North Central

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says a multi-agency discussion will take place regarding road rehabilitation and other infrastructural works in several scheme communities, in St. Catherine North Central. “We are going to bring in the...
Minister of Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking in the House of Representatives on May 10.
Minister of Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking in the House of Representatives on May 10.

Digital Access To Be Increased
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COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking in the House of Representatives on May 10. In the background is the Minister’s wife and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking in the House of Representatives on May 10. In the background is the Minister’s wife and Member of Parliament for Portland Eastern, Ann-Marie Vaz.

Gov’t Gets Support From USAID To Address Electricity Theft
(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 26).
(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 26).

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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the House of Representatives on May 10. Listening to the Minister is his wife, Ann Marie Vaz, who is also Member of Parliament for Portland East.
EnergyPrime MinisterSectoral Debate 2022/23

Gov’t Updating Energy Sector Regulatory Framework

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is updating the policy, legislative and regulatory framework related to the energy sector. Providing details in the House of Representatives on May 10, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that the Ministry is seeking to engage a consultant to review and update the 2009-2030 National Energy Policy. “This is to further safeguard against...
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Minister of Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking in the House of Representatives on May 10.
ParliamentSectoral Debate 2022/23Technology

Universal Access To Internet Services

The Government remains resolute to provide universal access to Internet services. Making his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 10, Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the Universal Service Fund (USF) is on a mission to enable a digital society, through universal access to the Internet and digital inclusion....
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the House of Representatives on May 10. Listening to the Minister is his wife, Ann Marie Vaz, who is also Member of Parliament for Portland East.
EnergySectoral Debate 2022/23

GER Fully Operational

The Government Electrical Regulator (GER) is now fully operational. Its establishment facilitates the closure of the Government Electrical Inspectorate and the institution of a new system to regulate the electrical installation and inspection processes in Jamaica. Minster of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provided details during his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives,...
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Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis, speaking at Tuesday’s (May 10) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), held at the Corporation’s Chambers, 24 Church Street, downtown Kingston.
Local Government

Corporate Area Drains To Be Cleaned In Preparation For Hurricane Season

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be embarking on a comprehensive drain-cleaning programme in several communities across the Corporate Area. The initiative, which seeks to reduce flooding, forms part of the KSAMC’s annual preparedness activities for the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through to November 30. Deputy Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Winston Ennis, provided...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), celebrates the release of balloons at a World Lupus Day event, held today (May 10) at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew. Also celebrating (from left) are Lupus survivor, Audrey Malcolm; Miss Jamaica World 2021, Khalia Hall, and another Lupus survivor, Loiette Donegan.
Health & Wellness

State Minister Calls For More Support For Persons With Lupus

Individuals and organisations are being encouraged to support persons affected by Lupus, as many find it overwhelming to survive. Making the call, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, said there is a need for awareness in raising the profile for “this vulnerable group”. “Managing a disease like Lupus can be overwhelming and exhausting,...
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Senior Public Relations and Marketing Officer of the National Water Commission (NWC), Sadeke Brooks.
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NWC Implores Customers To Settle Outstanding Bills

The National Water Commission (NWC) is encouraging customers to immediately settle outstanding bills as it prepares to package and sell its debt to a collection agency. Customers should contact the agency within 30 days of receiving a sale of debt notice. Failure to do so will equate to customers consenting to the sale, Senior Public Relations and Marketing Officer at...
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