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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, emphasises a point while making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28.

Derelict Vehicles to Be Removed from the Streets Islandwide

A massive islandwide derelict vehicle removal programme will commence shortly, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Making his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 28, he said that...

PM Says No Favouritism or Corruption Will Be Tolerated in Distribution of Water
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

$24.8 Billion Water Resilience Programme for Western Jamaica
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), accepts a book on Cuban art from Cuba’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermín Quiñones Sánchez, during a courtesy call at Gordon House on Tuesday (May 28). Sharing the moment is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe. The visit focused on deepening inter-parliamentary relations and matters of mutual interest to both countries.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), accepts a book on Cuban art from Cuba’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermín Quiñones Sánchez, during a courtesy call at Gordon House on Tuesday (May 28). Sharing the moment is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe. The visit focused on deepening inter-parliamentary relations and matters of mutual interest to both countries.

PHOTOS: House Speaker meets with Cuban Ambassador at Gordon House
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28).

Flood Hazard Early Warning System for Port Maria

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Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Senior Director in the Economic Planning and Research Division, James Stewart (left), addresses Tuesday’s (May 28) PIOJ quarterly briefing. With him is PIOJ Director of Modelling and Research, Hugh Morris.
Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

Economy Grew by Estimated 1.9 Per Cent During March 2024 Quarter

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 1.9 per cent during the January to March 2024 quarter. Speaking during the PIOJ’s quarterly briefing on Tuesday (May 28), Senior Director in the Economic Planning and Research Division, James Stewart, said the outturn represents the 12th consecutive quarter of growth. The performance for the...
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Poison Information Coordinator at the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN), University of Technology, Jamaica, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh.
Health & Wellness

Major Focus on Poison Prevention May 26-31

The Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica is observing Poison Prevention Week from May 26-31, under the theme: ‘Poison Connection - Linking Each Facet of Society’. Poison Information Coordinator at CARPIN, Sherika Whitelocke-Ballingsingh, told JIS News that the observance is an avenue through which the organisation reminds Jamaicans of the importance of protecting health...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives recently.
Justice

Restorative Justice White Paper to Be Tabled This Financial Year

The Restorative Justice Policy is being revised with the White Paper expected to be tabled in the House of Representatives during this financial year,. This, with a view to having an updated Restorative Justice Act shortly thereafter. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, said the policy’s revision is geared towards improving the National Restorative Justice Programme’s implementation. Noting that the...
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Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey (centre), addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (May 28). Listening (from left) are: Net Directors in charge of Donor and Partnership Management, Keisha Johnson, and Infrastructure Management, Christopher Wilson.
EducationYouth

NET Invested More Than $300m in Educational Programmes and Initiatives in 2023/24

The National Education Trust (NET) invested more than $300 million in various educational programmes and initiatives during fiscal year 2023/24. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (May 28), Executive Director, Latoya Harris Ghartey, underscored the organisation’s commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and fostering partnerships within the sector. Registered...
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Consultant Ophthalmologist, Mandeville Regional Hospital, Dr. Gavin Henry (seated, left), with members of the visiting team who performed 627 eye surgeries at the Manchester-based institution from May 25 to 27, and representatives from the Southern Regional Health Authority. Also seated (from second left) are: Matron Sadie Allen; Cataract Camp team leader, Dr. Nitin Shah; Chairman, Mind, Body and Soul Health Ministry, Hilary Morgan, and Eye Surgeon, Dr. Vipaul Prajapati.
Health & Wellness

Hundreds of Free Cataract Surgeries Performed at Mandeville Regional Hospital

Approximately 627 free cataract surgeries were performed on patients at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester, from May 25 to 27, through the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA). The operations were carried out by a team of eye specialists from India under the Cataract Camp Mission 2024, which was made possible by the Florida-based Mind, Body and Soul Health Ministry...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), looks on as Commercial Metering Manager at Miya Jamaica, Kemar Knight (second right), highlights the work being done in Newlands, St. Catherine, as part of the Portmore Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Reduction Programme. Councillor for the Southboro Division, Damara Lawson, and Country Manager for Miya Jamaica, Alvaro Ramalho, also look on. The occasion was a recent tour of the Portmore community to observe work in progress under the NRW Programme, which is being undertaken by NWC and Miya Jamaica.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Non-Revenue Water Programme Reaping Results in Portmore

The National Water Commission (NWC) has reduced water loss in Portmore from 70 to 40 per cent, while simultaneously increasing supply of the commodity to more residents in the St. Catherine community. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure during a recent tour of Newlands, where infrastructure...
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