Fresh Water Pond, West End resident Franklyn Smith received the keys to a newly built home on behalf of Troy Smith and the Smith Family as part of the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. The keys were presented by Minister for Health and Social Development Carvin Malone, who commended his ministry for delivering the project. He … Continued
The Office of Gender Affairs is calling for the protection of women and children in observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Coordinator Tara Sue Morgan said this year’s theme, ‘Orange the World: End Violence Against Women Now’ highlights the violence directed against women that not only causes harm to them but … Continued
The Guyana government says there will be no further extension for travellers to take the second dose of a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine and that only fully vaccinated people will be allowed into the country. This is according to a report from CMC which said that statement was made by Guyana’s Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley has stressed on the importance of Small Island Developing States utilising their respective legislation to collectively accelerate climate resilience in the region. Minister Wheatley made the comment during his recent speech at the United Nations 2021 Climate Change Conference also referred to as COP26. He was speaking during the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced plans to devise a re-development plan for Civil Aviation Regulatory Services in the territory and are therefore seeking professional services from a qualified individual or firm to execute this initiative. This was revealed in a media release from the Premier’s Office on Wednesday November 10, which said … Continued
Principals, parents uneasy as secondary studies extended to seven years The Gleaner The education ministry has ordered that effective this academic year, no graduation ceremonies should be held for fifth-formers as Jamaica transitions to the now-compulsory seven-year secondary education period. High school principals have also been told that if their school lacks the space or … Continued
Jamaica Information Service A proposal for the establishment of seven years of secondary education in Jamaica has been approved by Cabinet. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure while addressing Wednesday’s (October 6) virtual post-Cabinet press briefing, said this will allow all students to have access to learning opportunities … Continued
Despite not receiving a large number of fire related reports so far for the year 2021, the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service is anticipating that they will receive approximately north of 700 calls by year end, with most medically related. This is according to Chief Fire Officer Zebalon McLean who made the statement during … Continued
The Virgin Islands (VI) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have held their second meeting on available UNDP assistance to the VI for recovery after a natural disaster. At the virtual meeting held on October 29, the UNDP presented its Household and Building Damage Assessment (HBDA) toolkit that can be activated after a hurricane to … Continued
After nearly 16 months following the awarding of the Anegada Hybrid Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage System Project to Power52 Clean Energy Access, the BVI Electricity Corporation and the American-based solar energy company officially inked a 300-page contract. This was done during a press conference on Friday November 5, which was held in the R&R Malone … Continued
