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On Thursday November 18 and Friday November 19, the Ministry of Tourism will host a Health and Wellness Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre under the theme “refresh, reboot, reawaken- the new world of health and wellness”.

In light of the major flooding, infrastructure damage, and land slippage recently experienced in several sections of St. James following recent heavy rains across the western end of the island, the St. James Municipal Corporation is now actively working on a disaster plan to mitigate the effects of future flooding and other natural disasters on the parish.

The Red Rose Fish Market in downtown Kingston is on track to be reopened next week according to Mayor of Kingston, Senator Delroy Williams.

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) along with the Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited, has launched a solid waste-reduction programme in the community of Chambers Pen in Hanover.

Thirty-two students from across the country have been awarded Government scholarships for their outstanding performances in the 2021 grade-six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations.

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has developed a National Tsunami Response Plan and Standing Order Procedure for Jamaica.

The Month of November is being observed as Youth Month and the theme this year is ‘Evolve’.

The Young Entrepreneurs Association of Jamaica (YEA), in partnership with the Ministry Industry, Investment and Commerce will host a two-day forum on Saturday November 6 and, Sunday November 7.

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has extended the deadline for the submission of entries for its 2021 Heritage Competition from October 31 to November 7 at midnight.

Italian Cruise liner, Costa, which is a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation is set to return to Falmouth, Trelawney on November 8 following an 18-month absence from the Pier due to the pandemic.

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Florida International University (FIU) and Sandals Resorts International have signed a memorandum of Understanding to partner on the establishment of the Gordon Butch Stewart International School of Hospitality and Tourism.

Students who are having issues accessing online learning platforms are being encouraged to make use of the Education Ministry’s 24-hour educational television channels while work continues to improve Internet connectivity across the island.

More than 200 individuals, clubs, and corporate entities were recognised for their outstanding service to the country’s senior citizens at this year’s National Senior Awards ceremony.

Jamaica is observing Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week this week from October 24-30 under the theme “Empowering citizens to create fire safe communities”.