Malnutrition fears cited - ...if food relief for poor delayed in Manchester
MALNUTRITION WILL return in Manchester if a co-ordinated relief programme is not established swiftly to provide food for families at risk, according to Dr. Beverly Wright, Medical Officer of Health for the parish.
Canned ackee warning
THE BUREAU of Standards has posted a warning to the public with regard to untested canned ackees that have surfaced on the market.
NHT pledges funding to private sector housing repairs
THE NATIONAL Housing Trust (NHT) has pledged up to $1 billion to four private sector building societies for the financing of a low-interest recovery loan programme for homeowners who suffered damage as a result of Hurricane Ivan.
Westmoreland farmers appeal for assistance
FARMERS IN eastern Westmoreland are appealing for relief assistance from the Ministry of Agriculture following the destruction of their crops during Hurricane Ivan.
Food shortage expected in Manchester schools
TRAVERT SPENCE, the President of the Manchester Principals' Association, said that when all schools reopen in the parish next week, there will be a shortage of food because of the rationalisation of the school-feeding programme by the.
France sending humanitarian assistance
SOME $26 million dollars in aid put together by the French Embassy here in Jamaica is expected to arrive in the island today to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan.
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