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MANDEVILLE — Mayfield All Age School lifted one of several trophies presented at the 2011 St. Elizabeth Health Department’s public awareness campaign against smoking exposition, at the school on Tuesday May 31. The trophy was one of several awarded by the health department at the exposition staged to celebrate World No Tobacco Day under the theme “I will do what...

MANDEVILLE — Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Member of Parliament for South West St. Elizabeth, Dr. Christopher Tufton, has called on residents of Hounslow and Bigwoods to protect their new basic school, constructed at a cost of over $24 million by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). “This asset belongs to you in the community and you must protect...

KINGSTON — Cabinet has approved a US$6,343,220 contract to Kier Construction Limited for the construction of a wastewater pumping facility at Darling Street, Kingston. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister with responsibility for Information, Telecommunication and Special Projects, Hon. Daryl Vaz, informed that the project forms part of the Kingston Water and Sanitation Project, being undertaken...

PORT ANTONIO — The community of Fairy Hill in Portland now has a community centre to serve its citizens. The facility, completed in 2008, was officially opened at a function on Thursday, May 27. It is located on the grounds of Poinciana Park in Fairy Hill, and was built under the Lift Up Jamaica Programme and completed in 2009. The...

WASHINGTON, DC — President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Port Authority of Jamaica, Noel Hylton, is urging the Trelawny Diaspora in the United States to invest in the development of the parish, citing the “exciting and dynamic projects” underway in Falmouth. He said the projects, which are being undertaken as part of the multi-million dollar Historic Falmouth Jamaica...

MANDEVILLE — Mayor of Black River, Councillor Jeremy Palmer, says effective planning remains central to the Council’s operations to minimise the effects of natural disasters. He said this is especially important in urban areas, where people live close together over small land areas. “In urban settings… when planning falls short and disasters strike, the effects can be devastating to people’s...

KINGSTON — Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government, Hon. Robert Montague, has lauded the invaluable contribution of local officials at the community and national levels. “You are critical players in the leadership and governance of your jurisdictions, promoting quality delivery of service, economic development, conservation of our environment, the enhancement and sustainability of your community,” he stated. The...

PORT ANTONIO — Portlanders braved the inclement weather to work on projects in their communities as the parish celebrated Labour Day on Monday. Among the projects undertaken on the day were: refurbishing of schools, painting of police stations, beautification of communities, building of bus sheds and patching roadways. The parish project was the painting and beautification of the Port Antonio...

PORT ANTONIO — As St. Mary finalises plans for its Labour Day activities on Monday (May 23), 65 projects have so far been registered with the parish’s Labour Day Committee, covering several communities. The projects, which have been registered at the St. Mary Parish Council and St. Mary Social Development Commission (SDC) offices, include upgrading of playfields, painting of basic...

MONTEGO BAY — Mayor of Falmouth and Chairman of the Trelawny Parish Council, Councillor Colin Gager, is optimistic of a ‘very successful’ day of work on Labour Day (May 23), at the Troy Primary and Infant School. Hundreds of citizens from across the hills of upper Trelawny and adjoining areas are expected to spend the day, working and having fun...

MONTEGO BAY — Residents of Hanover and Westmoreland came out in their numbers on Monday, to labour with love on Labour Day 2011, being held under the theme, “It takes a village to raise a child”. Approximately 90 registered projects were in progress between both parishes; 40 in Westmoreland and 50 in Hanover. A number of community groups also embarked...

PORT ANTONIO — St. Mary celebrated Labour Day with work on projects in several communities.   A total of 65 projects were registered with the St. Mary Labour Day Committee, with work on the Children’s Ward at the Port Maria Hospital designated as the parish project. Other projects registered included painting government buildings, cleaning up of communities, cleaning up of beaches...