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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), looks at something being pointed out by Acting Senior Deputy Superintendent in charge of the Black River Fire Station, Oneil Henry (left), during a tour of the Black River Fire Station renovation project on July 16. At right is Mayor of Black River, Councillor Derrick Sangster.

Phase-One Renovation Of Black River Fire Station Completed

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that work has been completed on phase one of the $60-million renovation of the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth. "The first phase includes building a perimeter fence, expanding...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 20)

House Approves Report Of Joint Select Committee On NIDS

Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President, Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon.

Funding Support For CDB Borrowing Member Countries

PM Condemns All Forms Of Violence Against Children

COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Tuesday, July 20, 2021

5 years ago Ananda Alerts

High Alert Activated For Missing Child, Tyra Fross

A High Alert has been activated for 12-year-old Tyra Foss, of Claremont Road, Bull Bay, St. Andrew who has been missing since Tuesday, July 20. She is of brown complexion, slim build and about 152 centimetres (5 feet) tall. Reports from the Bull Bay Police are that about 9:00 a.m., Tyra were last seen at home wearing in black-and-blue Adidas...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund, Everton Anderson.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

NHF Encourages Healthcare Students To Apply For EduCare Grant

The National Health Fund (NHF) is encouraging healthcare students to apply for financial support under their EduCare Grant programme, before the end of July. Since 2020, on an annual basis, the agency budgets $15 million for the provision of assistance to students who are enrolled in degree programmes related to the delivery of healthcare. “The primary requirement is you have...

Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace. (File Photo)

5 years ago Tourism

TEF Seeks Input From Residents To Develop Beach

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is seeking the input of residents in St. Mary, through an online survey, to assist with the development of the Rio Nuevo Beach facility. Rio Nuevo Beach is among 10 being developed across Jamaica by the TEF to include basic infrastructure, such as parking lots, road access, restrooms and change rooms. Residents are being asked...

Manager, Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Ministry of National Security, Chenee Russell Robinson, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, held on Tuesday, July 20 at the JIS

5 years ago National Security and Peace

NATFATIP Commits To Tackle Trafficking In Persons

The National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP), Ministry of National Security, is reinforcing its commitment to tackle the issue of trafficking in persons. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday, July 20, Manager, Trafficking in Persons Secretariat, Ministry of National Security, Chenee Russell Robinson, said that the NATFATIP is consistently working on the three...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the virtual launch of the GraceKennedy (GK) Weather Protect insurance product on Tuesday (July 20), which was broadcast from the Ministry

5 years ago Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Welcomes Insurance For Farmers

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, has welcomed the insurance product, GraceKennedy (GK) Weather Protect, which will provide coverage for farmers and fisherfolk impacted by adverse weather events. The policy is being provided through GK Insurance and will protect the businesses of farmers and fishers against heavy rain, wind and drought. Mr. Green, who was speaking at the...

Winner of the 2019 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Festival Song Competition, Raldene ‘Loaded Eagle’ Dyer. (File Photo)

5 years ago Culture

Festival Song Winner To Be Named On July 22

Twelve finalists will vie for the coveted title of the Festival Song winner in the grand finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Festival Song Competition 2021. The virtual event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 22 beginning at 8:30 p.m. It will be streamed live on the JCDC’s website, www.jcdc.gov.jm, Facebook and YouTube. The Festival Song...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right) with Japan’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Toshimitsu Motegi, after a press briefing held Tuesday (July 20) at the Ministry

5 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica And Japan Strengthening Economic Partnership

Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade will continue to partner with the government of Japan to respond to the economic challenges caused by the global pandemic. This was disclosed during a virtual press briefing held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on Tuesday (July 20), following the first official working visit of Japan’s Foreign Minister, His Excellency Toshimitsu...