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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Desmond McKenzie is again cautioning residents against ignoring pleas by the local authorities to evacuate their homes when threatened by a natural disaster.

With Independence Day being just a short 2 weeks away, Jamaica 60 celebration activities across the island are now shifting into high gear. With that in mind, the Office of the Custos Rotulorum for the parish of Manchester in partnership with the Manchester Municipal Corporation and the Manchester Justices of the Peace Association will be staging three days of pre-Independence...

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has plans to rehabilitate and upgrade the Water Supply storage system in Ashton, Westmoreland.

A total of 6000 youngsters across the country will be engaged in gainful employment over a six-week period under the Government’s Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP).

Rehabilitation work is expected to begin on the Maverley Park in St. Andrew later this month amenities to be installed at the park to mirror  those in Emancipation Park, in New Kingston, including rainwater harvesting systems to be installed at the facility.

Nominations are now open for the for 2022 Medal for Science and Technology. The award aims to recognize and acknowledge scientific achievements and encourage innovation in the use of science and technology.

Education Minister Fayval Williams is encouraging primary school teachers who have not yet redeemed e-vouchers issued to them to assist in purchasing laptop computers to do so as soon as possible.

The Government has allocated 140 million dollars for drain cleaning and other mitigation exercises for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

The Northeast Regional Health Authority (NERHA) has recognised healthcare workers for their outstanding service in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams, says several underperforming schools are to receive attention under the Education Transformation framework.

The Global Services Sector (GSS) Project will host a career fair in September to give young Jamaicans the opportunity to interview for various jobs in the industry.

The Government Electrical Regulator (GER) is encouraging customers to shop around for registered electricians or electrical inspectors, as the agency moves to increase transparency and accountability within the electricity sector.