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The new Roaring River water treatment plant, located in central Westmoreland, was commissioned into service yesterday (February 22), by Minister of Water and Housing, Donald Buchanan. The project was implemented at a cost of $145 million and forms part of the south-east Westmoreland Water Supply System, which is scheduled to provide an additional 2 million gallons of potable water to...

The 100-man police is reporting success in maintaining law and order in the heavily populated municipality of Portmore. In an interview with JIS News, Head of Operations at the 100-man Police Station, Superintendent Delford Nelson, said that robberies, theft of motor vehicles and other simple crimes "have been drastically reduced." He is attributing the success to the approach and strategies...

Transport and Works Minister, Robert Pickersgill has announced that permission has been granted from Cabinet to begin the compulsory acquisition of 10 acres of land at Jamworld in Portmore, to relocate fish vendors who are currently plying their trade along the Causeway. The Minister, who was touring the Portmore leg of Highway 2000 yesterday (February 21), explained to journalists, that...

A community health fair is to be staged on Friday, February 24, by Jamalco, at its Sports Club in Halse Hall, Clarendon. In an interview with JIS News, Pamela White, Public and Community Relations Administrator at Jamalco, said the fair is aimed at supporting health care for the residents of communities surrounding the alumina refinery. "We have invited residents from...

The National Health Fund (NHF) kicked off its island wide health fairs in Portland on Saturday (Feb.18), aimed at sensitising Jamaicans about the importance of maintaining good health and familiarising them with the benefits under the fund. The event, held at the Old Port Antonio Marina, saw scores of residents receiving free heart, blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood sugar...

For many vulnerable Jamaicans, who are unable to provide for their educational and health needs, the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), has proven to be a welcome source of assistance. In fact, since the programme's inception three years ago, some 195,000 vulnerable Jamaicans have been recipients of the individual cash grants to provide for their basic needs....

Environmental stakeholders in central Jamaica recently participated in an environmental law and advocacy workshop, aimed at assisting persons in interpreting and applying Jamaican laws relating to the environment. The event was organised by the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) and was held at Astra Country Inn in Mandeville. Chief Executive Officer of JET, Dianna McCaulay informed, that the workshop "centred around...

Minister of Commerce, Science and Technology, Phillip Paulwell has encouraged small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to take advantage of available subsidised technical assistance, to enhance the development of their management and environmental systems. He said this action would enable the businesses to compete more effectively in the global marketplace. Citing the recent move by the European Union (EU) to make...

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will be staging its annual Caribbean Tourism Week in New York City, New York from June 11 to 17. The annual week long series will feature business meetings, industry presentations and consumer-focused events including vacation specials, which will offer New Yorkers the opportunity to experience the unique sights, sounds and culture of the region. In...

The Southeast United States chapter of the Mannings High School Past Student's Association, was launched in Fort Lauderdale, Florida last Saturday (Feb. 18). The work of the chapter will be carried out by a seven-member ad hoc committee, until the election of an executive council later this year. Anton Tomlinson of the New York chapter chaired the launch, which saw...

The organisers of the first conference of the Jamaican Diaspora in the United Kingdom (UK) will serve to empower the Jamaican community by providing real solutions to the problems faced. The conference is set for April 1 at the Bethel Conference Centre in West Bromwich. It is expected that the workshops, which will be held as part of the event,...

Two water supply systems under the Government's Rural Water Programme are to be commissioned in the first half of this year, and stakeholders, ministry officials and interest groups are ensuring that the necessary operational guidelines are in place. They are the Five Star system in St. Elizabeth and the White Horses, Botany Bay and Pamphret Development Benevolent Society system in...