Author Archive: Donique Weston

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Gov’t to address improper waste disposal, to reduce waste blocking drains
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says a plan is being worked on to address the problem of improper waste disposal, as part of efforts to
Education Ministry to conduct an assessment of students’ access to e-books
The Education Ministry will be conducting an assessment of students’ access to e-books, later in the academic year.   Portfolio
Government expedites repairs to Troy Bridge
The government has expedited its response measures relating to repair works on the Troy Bridge on the Trelawny/Manchester border.
Chapelton hospital to open by December
The new Chapelton hospital in Clarendon is expected to be operational by December.   This was revealed by Chairman of the Southern
Spanish Town Hospital suffers water damage as a result of heavy rains
The Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine was affected by heavy rainfall caused by hurricane Ian, yesterday.   Regional Director
NWA teams mobilized to clear roadways
The National Works Agency (NWA) says teams have been mobilized island-wide to clear roadways impacted by heavy rainfall associated with
Farmers urged to secure livestock as tropical depression closes in
With impending severe weather expected to hit the country in a few hours, farmers are being urged to secure their livestock and prepare
Tropical Storm Watch declared for Jamaica
A tropical storm watch is now in effect for Jamaica as tropical depression #9 continues to strengthen over the central Caribbean sea