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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon at the handover of a three-bedroom unit in Shot Over, Port Antonio, Portland, recently. Sharing the moment (from left) are Mayor of Port Antonio, Paul Thompson; Member of Parliament for Portland East, Ann-Marie Vaz; mother of the beneficiary, Brenda Thompson, and Permanent Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Audrey Sewell.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon at the handover of a three-bedroom unit in Shot Over, Port Antonio, Portland, recently. Sharing the moment (from left) are Mayor of Port Antonio, Paul Thompson; Member of Parliament for Portland East, Ann-Marie Vaz; mother of the beneficiary, Brenda Thompson, and Permanent Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Audrey Sewell.

NSHP One Of Several Initiatives To Address Social Issues – PM

The Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) is one of several initiatives being executed to tackle social issues that contribute to criminality. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the assertion while speaking at the handover of a...
Director of the Meteorological Service Division (Met Service), Evan Thompson.
Director of the Meteorological Service Division (Met Service), Evan Thompson.

SmartAlert To Provide Prompt Warning About Hazards
Regional Dietician at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Dr. Rosalee Brown, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on March 24.
Regional Dietician at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Dr. Rosalee Brown, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on March 24.

Vulnerable Groups Being Helped To Create Healthy Meals
Manager for Corporate Affairs and Communication at the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Jeanette Lewis.
Manager for Corporate Affairs and Communication at the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Jeanette Lewis.

March 31 Deadline To Renew Gaming Machine And Premises Licences
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

PM Holness to Depart for Washington DC

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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton
CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaicans Still Being Encouraged To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to encourage Jamaicans to get the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, as the virus remains a threat globally. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that vaccine take-up “has gotten slower as persons perceive that the risk no longer exists or does not exist in a significant way as it did earlier”. “COVID is...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Culture

‘Jamaica 60’ Activities Launched In Canada

Jamaicans in Canada have organised a four-month-long series of activities to mark the island’s 60th anniversary of Independence under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’. The celebrations will kick off with an Independence Church Service at Faith Sanctuary in Toronto on July 31 and culminate on October 21, with Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation’s ‘Jamrock’ gala. Other activities include a...
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Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s Head Office. .
AgricultureEnvironment

MET Service Assisting Agricultural Sector

The . Service of Jamaica is working to develop tools to support stakeholders in the Fisheries sector. Knowledge of weather and climate changes is critical for persons who earn their living from the sea or who are involved in aquaculture. Director of the MET Service, Evan Thompson, said there exists a long-standing relationship with the agricultural sector in relation to...
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Local Government

Mobay Institutions Carry Out Earthquake Simulations

Several organisations in and around St. James, including the St James Infirmary, on Monday (March 28) conducted earthquake simulation exercises to test their readiness for the natural hazard. Speaking with journalists after the exercise at the facility, Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, said the drills were well needed. “I know that we usually do [simulations] in the...
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Member of Parliament of St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (third left), places a comforting hand on the shoulder of resident of Kintyre District, Maxine Campbell, while speaking to General Physician, Dr. Ram Shetty (left). The occasion was a medical camp staged by the Indian High Commission on March 27 at the St. Martin de Porres Primary School in the constituency. Looking on are Managing Director, appliance manufacturing company, BlackPoint, Gul Mansukhani (second left); and High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui.
Health & Wellness

St. Andrew East Rural Residents Get Free Medical Checks

Residents of several communities in St. Andrew East Rural benefited from free health services at a medical camp staged by the Indian High Commission at the St. Martin de Porres Primary School on Sunday (March 27). Services offered include filling of prescriptions, general health checks, dental and eye examinations, and supply of glasses frames. Cosmetology services were also provided, such...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (third left), listens to Councillor for the Independence City Division, Courtney Edwards (right), while on a recent tour of the Texas Avenue community in Portmore, St. Catherine. In the foreground is Mayor of Portmore, Leon Thomas, and behind Mr. Edwards is Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South East, Robert Miller.
Local Government

Drain In Portmore To Be Repaired

A multi-agency response is being formulated to correct a drainage problem in the Texas Avenue community of Portmore that is threatening the safety of several houses. Making the disclosure following a recent visit to the community, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said he has asked the technical team at his Ministry to provide a report...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, discusses measures to address garbage pile-up along the Bellefield Hill Main Road in Manchester with Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Donovan Mitchell, and Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, during a tour of the constituency on Thursday (March 24).
AgricultureLocal GovernmentWorks / Construction

Further Improvements To Melrose Yam Park

The Manchester Municipal Corporation will be undertaking further improvements to the recently refurbished Melrose Yam Park in the parish. Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Donovan Mitchell, said that the work will include providing electricity to all the shops used by vendors and other operators at the facility. “All the amenities will be taken care of to include additional electricity, a car...
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