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Hon. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Jamaica now has a National Tsunami Response Plan

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has developed a National Tsunami Response Plan and Standing Order Procedure for Jamaica. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who indicated that the...

Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Minister McKenzie Urges Regional Cooperation On Disaster Risk Reduction

Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry.

Risk Assessment Tool Developed Through CCRI Pilot

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, virtually participates in the opening ceremony for the Fourth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum from his offices in St. Andrew on Thursday (November 3). The CIIE acts as a major platform for international procurement, investment promotion, cultural exchanges and open cooperation. It facilitates countries and regions all over the world to strengthen economic cooperation and trade, and to promote global trade and world economic growth in order to make the world economy more open.

PHOTO: Minister Shaw Virtually Attends Opening Ceremony For The China Int’l Expo

Immediate Past President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Karen Brown.

Students Urged To Consider Becoming Public Health Inspectors

Flyer showing details of the National Youth Policy Creative Competition Challenge.

5 years ago Youth

National Youth Policy Creative Competition Challenge Now Open

Talented young persons, aged 15 to 29, will have up to December 10 to submit their creative written, artistic or video entries for the National Youth Policy Creative Competition Challenge. The competition, which is being staged by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, is part of a slate of activities for National Youth Month being observed in November. The...

American Airlines Boeing 787-9 aircraft arrives from Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on November 2. The flight carried some 206 passengers to the island.

5 years ago Tourism

More Flights Coming To Sangster Int’l Airport

Manager of Commercial Business Development and Marketing at Sangster International Airport, in Montego Bay, St. James, Sharon Hislop-Holt, says there has been an increase in flights coming into the facility. Mrs. Hislop-Holt was speaking to journalists after American Airlines landed two Dreamliner aircraft at the airport on November 2. One of the flights, a Boeing 787-8 came from Miami, Florida,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaking in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (November 3).

5 years ago National Security and Peace

Tougher Penalties For Human Traffickers

Members of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday (November 3), passed the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) (Amendment) Act 2021, creating tougher penalties for offenders. The decision was made to amend the monetary penalties to remove the option of fines in lieu of custodial sentences as a penalty for certain offences that are egregious in nature and increase...

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

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Says Misinformation Is A Major Challenge

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that contending with misinformation while focusing on the problems associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has been posing a significant challenge to health authorities. In fact, Dr. Tufton, who was speaking virtually at the Ministry’s Health Promotion and Education Review on November 4, said the problem continues to intensify daily,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis.

5 years ago Local Government

Gov’t Safeguarding The Environment While Pursuing Economic Growth

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Homer Davis, says the Government continues to place high priority on safeguarding the environment while facilitating economic growth and development. He noted that the establishment of the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is in keeping with the Administration’s focus on driving economic growth and sustainable...

Eurowings Discover flight arrives at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, from Frankfurt, Germany, on Wednesday, November 3, signaling the commencement of new services between Jamaica and Europe.

5 years ago Tourism

Eurowings Discover Begins Twice-Per-Week Direct Flights To Montego Bay

Jamaica has gained new connections to a wider European travel market with the commencement of direct flights via Eurowings Discover from Frankfurt, Germany, to the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James. On Wednesday (November 3), Eurowings Discover made its inaugural flight from the busiest airport by passenger in Germany, in what was a 10-hour and 30-minute journey, to touch...

Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager.

5 years ago Local Government

Mayor Gager Bats For Duanvale Tourism

Chairman of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Colin Gager, says Duanvale, home of late supercentenarian, Violet Mosse Brown, has the potential to become a major heritage site and tourist attraction. Mrs. Mosse Brown, affectionally called “Aunt V”, became the world’s oldest human on April 15, 2017, and officially claimed the titles of the world's 'Oldest Living...