MIB CEO calls on Corporate Jamacia to intensify support for Melissa victims

Reading Time: 3 minutesBy Anthony Henry President and CEO of Marathon Insurance Brokers, Levar Smith, is urging Corporate Jamaica to intensify its support for communities devastated four weeks ago by Hurricane Melissa. The…

Westmoreland Public Health Department urges caution when purchasing trucked water

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging residents to exercise caution when purchasing trucked water, particularly in communities experiencing water shortages following Hurricane Melissa.

Health Promotion and Education Officer for the parish, Gerald Miller, said persons should ensure that water is being sourced only from the department’s three approved loading bays in the parish.

Government allocates $10M per constituency for Hurricane Melissa clean-up

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Government has allocated $10 million to each constituency to facilitate the clean-up of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, made the announcement…

Consultations to be held on establishment of One Road Authority

Reading Time: 2 minutesConsultations will be held with key stakeholders regarding the establishment of the One Road Authority, which will regulate the management of Jamaica’s road infrastructure. The regulatory body will monitor and…

Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch in Montego Bay resumes export following hurricane

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has reported that its Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch at its Montego Bay Export Facility is now fully operational and ready to facilitate export activities following damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Exporters are advised to proceed with their shipments, ensuring that arrangements are made with their ground handlers or the respective airlines to secure the necessary bookings.

Jamaica vies for re-election to IMO Council based in London

Reading Time: < 1 minuteForeign Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith is in London this week for the 34th Regular Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly. The IMO sets global standards for international shipping, including maritime safety, security and environmental protection.

While in London, the minister will continue to shore up support for Jamaica’s re-election to Category C of the IMO Council, ahead of elections set for Friday, November 28.