As the country continues to be affected by escalating oil prices in light of the unfolding crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war, the National Water Commission (NWC) will be implementing targeted proactive measures so that it is able to continue key operations to serve its customers. As part of those measures, there will be outages and shutdown of some NWC...

The Government and the community of Duanvale, Trelawny, are celebrating the life and legacy of late supercentenarian, Violet Mosse Brown, with the unveiling of a monument in her honour. Mrs. Mosse Brown, fondly called ‘Aunt V’, brought fame to the rural farming district in July 2017, when she was declared the world’s Oldest Living Person by Guinness World Records, at...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is encouraging parents to ensure that their children are sensitised and equipped with the necessary items to guard against contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19) as they resume face-to-face classes. Dr. Graham was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, which was held in Savanna-la-Mar on March 10. “We encourage persons...

The new licensing and registration system being implemented by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will enable stakeholders to access fishing licences online. Chief Executive Officer at the NFA, Dr. Gavin Bellamy, who was speaking in a recent JIS Think Tank, said it is one of the major projects at the Authority at this time. “Under the licensing and registration project,...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, says the health department in the parish will be resuming its human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme. Dr. Graham was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, which was held in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (March 10). “We have been using the opportunity that face-to-face school presents to look back at...

Principal of Petersfield Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland, Susan Rattray-Hammond, has said that the school is employing techniques to combat learning loss among its student population. In an interview with JIS News, Mrs. Rattray-Hammond outlined that one of the techniques being used is ongoing assessment of students. “We push a lot for formative assessment, that is assessment as the...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is encouraging residents of the parish to use less salt when preparing their meals, as a diet high in salt could cause health issues. She is advising persons to, instead, use more natural herbs and spices, to add flavour to their food. “A lot of us have a habit of adding...