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New Building Pipe Laying Project To Begin on Monday July 12, 2021

The National Water Commission in keeping with its Water Supply Improvement drive, will commence the New Building Water Supply Project in St Elizabeth, on Monday July 12, 2021. The project which is expected to last seven (7) months, will involve...

Nathania Hall (left), who was first in line off the inaugural nonstop flight from Zurich to Montego Bay on Monday night, July 5, gets a COVID-19-compliant greeting from Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett.

Tourism Minister Says Country’s Response To COVID-19 Has Attention Of Airline Partners

Restorative Justice Coordinator, Andriene Lindsay. (Contributed Photo)

RJU Surpasses Sensitisation Target

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), converses with President-designate for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26), the Rt. Hon. Alok Sharma, during his courtesy on Tuesday (July 6). The courtesy call, made at the Office of the Prime Minister, formed part of the official visit to Jamaica by Mr. Sharma who also co-chairs the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) Partnership through which countries signal their commitment to the Paris Agreement to cut their own greenhouse gas emissions and build resiliency against the negative effects of climate change. At right is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

PHOTOS: Prime Minister The Most Hon. Andrew Holness Gets Courtesy Call from The Rt. Hon. Alok Sharma

Manager for Corporate Affairs and Communication at the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Jeanette Lewis.

July 16 Deadline To Apply For BGLC Tertiary Education Grant

Nathania Hall, who along with her mother Sanchia Gordon-Hall were first in line off the inaugural nonstop flight from Zurich to Montego Bay on Monday night, July 5, gets a COVID-19 compliant greeting from Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett. The Halls are Jamaicans residing in Austria.

5 years ago Tourism

Zurich-Montego Bay Non-stop Flight Service a Game-Changer – Minister Bartlett

Last night’s (July 5) inaugural direct flight between the Swiss financial city, Zurich and Montego Bay, marks the introduction of a crucial airlift arrangement that has been hailed as a game-changer for Jamaica’s recovering tourism industry. Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett declared the service “a game-changer in terms of boosting connectivity out of that section of Europe,” after welcoming...

5 years ago Works / Construction

Road Closure Notice for the Dunbar’s River to Chantilly Roadway in Westmoreland

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that effective Wednesday, July 7, 2021, the Dunbar’s River to Chantilly roadway in Westmoreland, will be closed to vehicular traffic. This road closure will remain in effect for two days, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says the...

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Airports Authority of Jamaica, Audley Deidrick, speaks at the recent handover of a police post at the Ian Fleming International Airport in st. Mary.

5 years ago AviationEducation

AAJ Spends $5 Million To Buy Tablets For Students

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) has spent approximately $5 million since the start of 2021 to purchase tablets for students, as part of its corporate social responsibility programme. The tablets were earmarked to assist students who have been out of school since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced school closures in March 2020. Minister of Transport and...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), greets President for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, the Rt. Hon. Alok Sharma (right), at the Norman Manley International Airport on July 5. Also welcoming Mr. Sharma is British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Asif Ahmad.

5 years ago Climate Change

PHOTOS: Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. Greets The Rt. Hon. Alok Sharma At NM Airport

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.

5 years ago National Security and Peace

Senate Passes Extradition (Amendment) Bill, 2021

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, is assuring that the amendments to the Extradition Bill will not infringe on the rights of any person being sought for extradition, whether to the United States or any other country. He noted that the Extradition (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which was passed in the Senate on...

5 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Monday, July 5, 2021

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 15 50,404 SEX CLASSIFICATION Females 10 28,191 Males 5 22,210 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 9 years to 73 years 1 day to 108 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES Clarendon 0 2,731 Hanover 0 1,374 KSA 6 13,912 Manchester 0 3,008 Portland 0 1,595 St. Ann...

State Minister, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (right), is presented with medical isolation gowns by Founder of local non-profit organisation, Citizens Response JA (CRJA), Larren Peart (second right), during the handover of personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices on Monday (July 5). Looking on are (from left) Executive Director of the Ministry’s Health for Life and Wellness Foundation, Courtney Cephas; Marketing and Communications Officer, MultiCare Youth Foundation, Chandapaul Brown; and Executive Director, Multicare Youth Foundation, Alicia Glasgow Gentles.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Health And Wellness Minister Receives PPE

State Minister, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (right), is presented with medical isolation gowns by Founder of local non-profit organisation, Citizens Response JA (CRJA), Larren Peart (second right), during the handover of personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Ministry’s New Kingston Offices on Monday (July 5). Looking on are (from left) Executive Director of the Ministry’s Health...