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Plans are underway to transform the Bath community in St. Thomas into a ‘Wellness Zone’, incorporating its botanical gardens and mineral spring. This was announced by Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, during his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, June 25. “The development of the Sports and Fitness Park at the...

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being encouraged to get involved in the Restorative Justice process being undertaken by the Ministry of Justice, to help create a more peaceful society. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer, made the call as she addressed the recent installation ceremony for 35 new JPs for St. James held at the Montego Bay Convention...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Carol Palmer, has called on Justices of the Peace (JPs) to play a more active role in sensitising community members about human trafficking and identifying perpetrators of the crime. Mrs. Palmer, who is also Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking In Persons (TIP), made the appeal as she addressed an installation...

Contracts have been awarded for four major rural water supply upgrading projects, which are part of the 26 projects which the Government announced last year. The contracts have been awarded for: Cascade/Claremont/Jericho in Eastern Hanover, where work has already begun; Nonpariel/Orange Hill in Western Westmoreland; Mason River in Northern Clarendon, and Burnt Savannah/Knoxwood in South West St. Elizabeth. The projects...

Some $78 million has been spent on major infrastructure development projects in the constituency of western St. Mary. This was disclosed by Member of Parliament for the area, Jolyan Silvera, during his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate on June 18, in the House of Representatives. He said the works are being executed by the National Works Agency under the...

Over $110 million was spent in the 2012/2013 fiscal year to patch and rehabilitate roads with retaining walls in the constituency of South East St. Ann. Minister of Youth and Culture and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Lisa Hanna, made the disclosure on Tuesday, June 18, during her contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral debate in the House of...

The innovative and creative talents of residents of Trench Town and other communities throughout the island, will be showcased at the inaugural Trench Town Trade and Investment Fair set for November 14-17. The event, conceptualised and organised by the Agency for Inner-City Renewal (AIR), is expected to create meaningful opportunities for residents, while highlighting prospects for partnerships among Government and...

Several roadways and community infrastructure in South East St. Elizabeth have been rehabilitated under the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP). Member of Parliament for the area, Richard Parchment, in his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 12, expressed appreciation for the work done. Among the roads fixed under the programme were: Nain to...

Member of Parliament for South East St. Elizabeth, Richard Parchment, is calling for amendments to be made to the Noise Abatement Act, to extend the lock-off time for specific venues. “I think this Act should be reviewed to take into consideration certain venues, which could be classified as ‘designated venues’.  It would seem that there is selective application of the...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councilllor Angela Brown Burke, says the Council is currently implementing measures aimed at strengthening the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation’s (KSAC) readiness for the 2013 hurricane season. In a statement read by Deputy Chairman, Andrew Swaby, during the KSAC’s monthly meeting on June 11, Mrs. Brown Burke informed that some 132 shelters, including 13 classified as...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, is appealing for greater compliance by Jamaicans in the payment of property taxes. Minister Arscott, who made the plea during his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 11, said the payment of property taxes is key in ensuring the delivery of critical...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott, has commended the island’s parish councils for their “resilience and determination” in fulfilling their mandates in 2012/13, and their performance so far, for the current fiscal year. Making his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 11, Mr. Arscott said that a significant number...