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The Ministry of Health, through its Adopt A Clinic programme has been encouraging private sector organizations at home and in the Diaspora to build relationships with health centres across the island to help boost their capacity to provide quality healthcare to patients.

A new weather radar is to be installed at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, to enhance the agency’s ability to effectively monitor weather patterns. Set for completion by summer next year, the installation forms part of the Climate Data Project being implemented by the Planning Institute of Jamaica PIOJ.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday morning announced that a state of public emergency is now in effect for St. James, Westmoreland and Hanover. So how are residents of these parishes reacting to the news? We’ll find out from a few of them.

Staff of the St. Elizabeth Poor Relief Department and Municipal Corporation were presented with 18 computer tablets from Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie during a special meeting of the Municipal Corporation recently

The new 51-million dollar structure, built to replace the Campbell’s Castle Primary School in Manchester, is being welcomed by students, teachers and the wider community. The two-storey building comprises four classrooms, a computer laboratory, staff room, bathrooms, a storeroom, and other facilities, to serve the small student population.

Minister of Health, Dr. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging parents to ensure their children are fully vaccinated against measles. The advice comes against the background of the current outbreak of the disease in the United States. Dr. Tufton says parents should take this precaution as measles kills more children than any other vaccine-preventable disease.

Children’s safety is the focus of activities for Labour Day this year, Thursday May 23. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange says special emphasis is being placed on ensuring safety of children on the roads and at school.

In an effort to provide more housing solutions for Jamaicans, the Housing Agency of Jamaica is looking to the west. The agency recently announced that work is proceeding smoothly on the construction of phase three of the Luana Gardens Housing Development.

The Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, WCFJ is rolling out an initiative to train young mothers ineffective parenting skills. The nine-month initiative started in March and targets girls enrolled with the WCFJ at its centres across the island.

On today’s programme … Building blocks for learning; Work being done on Carl Rattray Staff College in St. Ann.

On today’s programme …New Cardiac Ward to be built at Bustamante Hospital for Children.

Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, says 300 million dollars has been budgeted to boost community tourism activities across the island. The money will be spent in 63 communities across the country and will facilitate small events and activities to attract more visitors, and increase the earnings of small tourism suppliers.