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The National Emergency Response Geographic Information Systems Team (NERGIST) was officially launched on June 19 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge & Conference Centre at the University of the West Indies, Mona with a graduation exercise for 15 of its volunteers.
The National Emergency Response Geographic Information Systems Team (NERGIST) was officially launched on June 19 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge & Conference Centre at the University of the West Indies, Mona with a graduation exercise for 15 of its volunteers.

First Batch of NERGIST Volunteers Graduate

By: Heather Campbell , June 23, 2014
As part of the government’s coordinated effort to enhance emergency planning and strengthen the nation’s overall level of preparedness, the National Emergency Response Geographic Information Systems Team (NERGIST) was officially...
Workmen replacing pipes in the Lucea Pipeline Replacement and Non Revenue Water (NRW) reduction project. Communities in Western Hanover are to benefit from improved water supply.

Improved Water Supply for Western Hanover

By: Glenis A. Rose, June 16, 2014
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (left), ‘tests’ one of the tanks, which is part of the Giblatore Rainwater Harvesting System, on June 13. The system was officially commissioned into service by the Minister. Others are: Councillor for the Angels Division, Patricia Harris (centre), and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. Kenneth Baugh (right).

St. Catherine Residents Benefit from Rain Water Harvesting System

By: Garfield L. Angus, June 16, 2014

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