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Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 18.

$325 Million Set Aside To Provide Water To Rural Areas

The Local Government and Rural Development Ministry will be spending $325 million to provide water to rural communities across the country this year. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure during his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House...

COVID19 Update for Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.

Net Billing Regulations Soon

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (standing, second right), observes as (seated, from left), President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bioprist Group, Dr. Guna Muppuri; and Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, Professor Dale Webber, affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will see them undertaking an initiative to expand Jamaica’s health tourism and medical education offerings. Also observing (standing, from left) are Deputy Dean for International Student Affairs in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI, Mona Campus, Dr. Winston De La Haye; High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui; and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Diane Edwards. The signing took place during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday (May 18).

Health Training Institute To Be Established In Mobay

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks in the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.

$300 Million On Phase One Of ‘Paint The City, Paint The Town’ Project

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 18.

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Electric Vehicle Council Established

An Electric Vehicle (EV) Council has been established to oversee a consultative process on the introduction of electromobility. This was disclosed by Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during his contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18. Mr. Vaz said the Council will give oversight and review any policies, legislation...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks during his contribution to the 2021/2022 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.

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$650 Million To Develop Communities In Parts Of The Island

The Government will be spending $650 million under the Rural Development Programme to develop communities in various parts of the island. The Programme will first be piloted in Chambers Pen in Western Hanover, beginning in the first half of this financial year. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during his contribution to...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 18.

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NSWMA Spends $1.9 Billion To Collect Garbage

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) collected 1,014,000 tonnes of waste in the last fiscal year, at a cost of nearly $1.9 billion. This was stated by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, while making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 18. He noted, too, that the...

Principal of Anchovy High, Lavern Stewart.

5 years ago Education

Principals Come Together To Address Issues In St. James

A group of principals from traditional and non-traditional high schools in St. James have joined forces to address issues affecting the education sector in the parish. The Coalition of Principals from Anchovy High, Mount Alvernia High, Irwin High, Maldon High, Green Pond High, St. James High, St. James and Spot Valley High schools and Cornwall College have been working together for over a year to increase the effectiveness...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

5 years ago Health & Wellness

Persons Must Remain Vigilant To Prevent Dengue Fever

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, says persons must remain vigilant in preventing dengue fever, as the Aedes index is on the increase in the parish. “We have seen an upward trend in our Aedes index from around 10 per cent in February, just under 12 per cent in March, and up to 16.4 per cent as...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addressing the recent sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.

5 years ago Works / Construction

Senate Approves Public Procurement National Development Project Order And Resolution 2021

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project is expected to advance the development of and accelerate economic growth in the area. The Project, to be executed by China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), will comprise works relating to the Montego Bay Perimeter Road; the Barnett Street/West...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives recently, under the theme ‘The New FACE of Food’. (Michael Sloley Photo)

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Gov’t Looking To Tap Into The Global Ackee Market

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries is looking to cultivate approximately 1,000 acres of ackee over the next three years through public-private partnership. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says this venture is being embarked as the Government looks to tap into the global ackee market where “we have a competitive advantage”. He was making his 2021/22 Sectoral Debate presentation in the...