Jamaica Information Service

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Farmers, keep your buildings safe during the hurricane season by making note of these tips: 1) Move any loose items to higher ground and secure them 2) Use plywood to board up windows 3) Inspect buildings for cracks or holes and seal promptly 4) Shut off utilities if a flood watch or warning is issued #JISFarmandThings #farm #farming #agriculture #farmer #farmers #farms #hurricane #hurricanes #hurricanepreparedness #hurricaneseason #disasterpreparedness

Have you heard of the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme? Stay tuned to find out about this rewarding opportunity for high school leavers. #JISNoteify

Still on the lookout for a summer job? Follow these steps to ease the process: 1) Review your social media content - First impressions are the most lasting. Featuring expletives and alcoholism on your page won't create a positive impression but they will last in the memories of your potential employers. Once posted, always posted. 2) Check with your school - Your institution is likely to have career centres or counsellors that will either be posting opportunities for you to explore during the summer or can connect you with agencies that are offering such opportunities. Don't put your eggs in one basket! 3) Customise your resume - To stand out, you need to update your resume to match the requirements of the specific jobs to which you're applying. In other words, if that past job or skill is irrelevant to the current one, it needs to go. Stand by for more tips. To learn about the HEART/NSTA Trust's Summer of Skills initiative, visit https://lnkd.in/eS2RKUXF. #summer #summerjob #summerjobs #jobhunt #career #careers #careerdevelopment

How can you protect your farm's property from floods? Check out the following tips to be ready as the hurricane season continues. Delay is danger! 1) Create digital copies of files 2) Place items in sealable plastic bins 3) Anchor equipment that cannot be easily moved 4) Store or move electrical equipment, machinery, feed, chemicals, and fuel off the ground or off site #JISFarmandThings #farm #farming #agriculture #farmer #farmers #farms #hurricane #hurricanes #hurricanepreparedness #hurricaneseason #disasterpreparedness #flood #floods #flashflood #flashfloods #floodprep

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining has established a Customer Service hotline to aid individuals in reporting damages following Hurricane Beryl. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during last Wednesday's (July 17) post-cabinet press briefing and emphasised that fisheries-related issues will be directed to the National Fisheries Authority (NFA). Persons can call 1-888-275-7232 (1-888-ASK-RADA) to report agricultural and fisheries damages. #JISFarmandThings #JISPostCabinetHighlights #HurricaneBerylAftermath #farm #farming #agriculture #farmer #farmers #farms #hurricane #hurricanes #hurricanepreparedness #hurricaneseason

Are you in the agriculture sector? Follow these tips to protect your livestock from floods during the hurricane season: 1) Move livestock to higher ground 2) Stock up on feed and water 3) Keep vaccinations up-to-date 4) Give all livestock visible identification #JISFarmandThings #farm #farming #agriculture #farmer #farmers #farms #hurricane #hurricanes #hurricanepreparedness #hurricaneseason

The #heat is on! Here are some ways to protect workers from heat stress - 1) Advise workers to wear clothing that is breathable, light-coloured, and loose-fitting - Functionality over fashion ability. Dark colours naturally asbsorb more light meaning you're more likely to become overwhelmed by the summer in them. The same goes for thick and tight clothing. Your health is your wealth. Our health is our health. 2) Install AC System/Fans - Air conditioning and fans not only save workers from the possibility of heat strokes but keep equipment safe from the effects of excessive heat as well keeping everything in running order. 3) Add Greenery -  As plants absorb carbon dioxide as a part of photosynthesis, they can make enduring heat a much easier experience by posing a constant challenge to the impact of climate change. #beattheheat #summer #climatechange #heatsafety #heatstroke #hotweather #drought

Through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, 500 summer workers from the Government’s Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) will assist the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Prime Minister Holness made this announcement during Tuesday’s (July 16) sitting of the House of Representatives. 200 of these summer workers will support the MLSS with community relief efforts, while the remaining 300 will work to expedite the damage assessment process. The YSEP workers will begin their fieldwork today (July 22). #JISParliamentHighlights #HurricaneBerylAftermath #summerwork #summerworkers #summerworker #careerdevelopment

#JISThrowback: The hurricane season is not yet over. In this clip from the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting on Wednesday (May 29), PM Holness advised the public on how to approach what has been forecasted to be an extremely active season. #hurricane #hurricanes #hurricanepreparedness #hurricaneseason #disasterpreparedness

#JISThrowback: To continue the observance of #HealthcareWorkersAppreciationMonth, we're resharing this announcement from Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton's #SectoralDebates presentation on Tuesday (May 7). Minister Tufton unveiled the establishment of the J $2.5 billion Dr. Barry Wint Scholarship and Memorial Fund which will benefit students pursuing Nursing, Medicine, Public Health, Medical Technology, Epidemiology, Health Records Management, Hospital/ Health Care Management, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Health Economics, over 5 years. To get more info on this clip from our #JISParliamentHighlights, visit https://lnkd.in/es_KpREp. #health #healthcare #college #education #university #healthcareworker #healthcareworkers #scholarship #grant #nursing #medicine #publichealth #medicaltechnology #epidemiology #healthrecordsmanagement #hospitalmanagement #healthcaremanagement #pharmacy #dentistry #healtheconomics #healthcarehero #healthcareheroes #healthcareworkersappreciation