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Turbidity Affecting NWC Operations

The National Water Commission (NWC) has suspended distribution of water from one system in St. James and another system in Trelawny, as a result of high turbidity. The affected NWC systems and service areas that are now without piped water...
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COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) interacts with gunshot survivor Calyssa Walker (at right) during a recent visit to her home. Sharing the moment is Calyssa’s mother, Kelly-Ann Reece (left).
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre) interacts with gunshot survivor Calyssa Walker (at right) during a recent visit to her home. Sharing the moment is Calyssa’s mother, Kelly-Ann Reece (left).

PM Holness Assisting Young Victim Of Violence
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), gesticulates while conversing with Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford (left), following the official opening of the Old Harbour Fire Station in St. Catherine, on Tuesday (April 19). At centre is Vice Chairman, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Dr. Keith Amiel.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), gesticulates while conversing with Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford (left), following the official opening of the Old Harbour Fire Station in St. Catherine, on Tuesday (April 19). At centre is Vice Chairman, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Dr. Keith Amiel.

New Fire Station For Old Harbour
Acting Director of Donor and Partnership Management, National Education Trust, Shirley Moncrieffe (left), and National Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), Dr. Tameika Benjamin, observe as student from the Oracabessa Primary School in St. Mary, Shedean Davis, opens a pack of FDA-approved antiseptic wipes. Her school and others across the island will benefit from a donation of one million packs from the ISSA Trust Foundation as part of the MOEY’s efforts to support the ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts. Looking on (from second right) are Chairman, ISSA Trust Foundation, Paul Issa and Oracabessa Primary Guidance Counsellor, Alex Carruthers. The handover took place at the Ministry, in Kingston, today (April 19).
Acting Director of Donor and Partnership Management, National Education Trust, Shirley Moncrieffe (left), and National Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), Dr. Tameika Benjamin, observe as student from the Oracabessa Primary School in St. Mary, Shedean Davis, opens a pack of FDA-approved antiseptic wipes. Her school and others across the island will benefit from a donation of one million packs from the ISSA Trust Foundation as part of the MOEY’s efforts to support the ongoing COVID-19 relief efforts. Looking on (from second right) are Chairman, ISSA Trust Foundation, Paul Issa and Oracabessa Primary Guidance Counsellor, Alex Carruthers. The handover took place at the Ministry, in Kingston, today (April 19).

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter (second right), presents educator and community volunteer Trevor Stoddart (left) with an award from the St. Mary Association of Branch Society (ABS) while at the St. Mary Agricultural Show on Monday (April 18), at the Gray’s Inn Sports Complex, Annotto Bay. Others pictured (from left) are Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer, and President of the ABS, Fabian Rhule.
Agriculture

Goat Milk Farmers Cluster Coming To St Mary

The Government is strengthening several key agricultural sectors in the parish of St. Mary, according to Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter. He said that shortly, a cluster will be developed for 15 farmers around the Cobra Ranch Dairy Goat Farm in the parish, where they will be able to sell their milk...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence
Agriculture

Restructuring of RADA Coming

The process to transform and rebrand the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) into a more modern organization has commenced, following Cabinet approval. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence, told JIS News that a re-engineered RADA, will better serve an expanding technologically driven farming community. He informed that Cabinet has approved $23 million to engage consultancy...
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Minster of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) holds the Queen’s Baton Relay during a presentation ceremony held at the University of the West Indies, Mona Regional Headquarters on April 16. Looking on (from left) are former track and field athlete, Donald Quarrie and President of the Jamaica Olympic Association, Christopher Samuda.
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JOA Welcomes Queen’s Baton Relay

The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has welcomed the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay in anticipation of this year’s staging of the Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK). The Baton arrived in the island on April 15, as part of its journey through 72 Commonwealth nations and territories, prior to the official start of the Games in...
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Deputy Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay and Chairman of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation’s Poor Relief Committee, Councillor Dallas Dickenson (centre) and Managing Director, Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), Donna-Marie Howe (second right) display a cheque valued at $600, 000, which will be used to support renovation works at the St. Ann Infirmary. The cheque, along with care packages and articles of clothing, were handed over to the Infirmary by the JMB during a ceremony held recently. Looking on (from left) are Deputy Director of the Poor Relief Department, Elaine Gabrielle; Matron at the St. Ann Infirmary, Ity Vickers and Chief Financial officer, St Ann Municipal Corporation, Ingrid Palmer.
Local Government

St. Ann Infirmary Receives Cash Donation of $600,000

The St. Ann infirmary has received a cash donation of $600, 000 from the Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), to support renovation works at the facility. The cheque, along with articles of clothing and care packages, were handed over at a ceremony held recently at the infirmary. The care packages included canned food, bun and cheese, toothpaste, bath soap, deodorant,...
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