Household water storage blamed for increase in mosquito population in St. Thomas

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’oyen Smith,  has highlighted that the widespread practice of household water storage is contributing significantly to the mosquito population in the parish.

He urged residents to properly cover water storage containers, particularly drums, as the current level of mosquito breeding is unacceptable.

Dr. Smith also raised concerns about the amount of chlorine being used to treat the water, noting that it poses a health risk to the local population.

He said that while his team is working diligently to reduce the mosquito population, it is crucial for households to take responsibility, as well.

Meantime, minority leader Hubert Williams criticised the National Water Commission (NWC) for the ongoing water shortage issue.  

Williams argued that until the problem is addressed, residents will continue to face an increase in mosquito breeding, at their homes.

They were speaking at the recent monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

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Search continues for 3 of 5 men who escaped  the Barnett Street Police Station Lockup yesterday

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’oyen Smith,  has highlighted that the widespread practice of household water storage is contributing significantly to the mosquito population in the parish.

He urged residents to properly cover water storage containers, particularly drums, as the current level of mosquito breeding is unacceptable.

Dr. Smith also raised concerns about the amount of chlorine being used to treat the water, noting that it poses a health risk to the local population.

He said that while his team is working diligently to reduce the mosquito population, it is crucial for households to take responsibility, as well.

Meantime, minority leader Hubert Williams criticised the National Water Commission (NWC) for the ongoing water shortage issue.  

Williams argued that until the problem is addressed, residents will continue to face an increase in mosquito breeding, at their homes.

They were speaking at the recent monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

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Escapee from Barnett Street Police Lockup yesterday, fatally shot

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’oyen Smith,  has highlighted that the widespread practice of household water storage is contributing significantly to the mosquito population in the parish.

He urged residents to properly cover water storage containers, particularly drums, as the current level of mosquito breeding is unacceptable.

Dr. Smith also raised concerns about the amount of chlorine being used to treat the water, noting that it poses a health risk to the local population.

He said that while his team is working diligently to reduce the mosquito population, it is crucial for households to take responsibility, as well.

Meantime, minority leader Hubert Williams criticised the National Water Commission (NWC) for the ongoing water shortage issue.  

Williams argued that until the problem is addressed, residents will continue to face an increase in mosquito breeding, at their homes.

They were speaking at the recent monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

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Agriculture Ministry pledges more support to farmers to boost crop production

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’oyen Smith,  has highlighted that the widespread practice of household water storage is contributing significantly to the mosquito population in the parish.

He urged residents to properly cover water storage containers, particularly drums, as the current level of mosquito breeding is unacceptable.

Dr. Smith also raised concerns about the amount of chlorine being used to treat the water, noting that it poses a health risk to the local population.

He said that while his team is working diligently to reduce the mosquito population, it is crucial for households to take responsibility, as well.

Meantime, minority leader Hubert Williams criticised the National Water Commission (NWC) for the ongoing water shortage issue.  

Williams argued that until the problem is addressed, residents will continue to face an increase in mosquito breeding, at their homes.

They were speaking at the recent monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

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Education Ministry condemns shooting deaths of two high school boys in Stony Hill St. Andrew, last night

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’oyen Smith,  has highlighted that the widespread practice of household water storage is contributing significantly to the mosquito population in the parish.

He urged residents to properly cover water storage containers, particularly drums, as the current level of mosquito breeding is unacceptable.

Dr. Smith also raised concerns about the amount of chlorine being used to treat the water, noting that it poses a health risk to the local population.

He said that while his team is working diligently to reduce the mosquito population, it is crucial for households to take responsibility, as well.

Meantime, minority leader Hubert Williams criticised the National Water Commission (NWC) for the ongoing water shortage issue.  

Williams argued that until the problem is addressed, residents will continue to face an increase in mosquito breeding, at their homes.

They were speaking at the recent monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

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Stand-off between PNP councillors and JLP mayor leads to abrupt end of Clarendon Municipal Corporation monthly meeting

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’oyen Smith,  has highlighted that the widespread practice of household water storage is contributing significantly to the mosquito population in the parish.

He urged residents to properly cover water storage containers, particularly drums, as the current level of mosquito breeding is unacceptable.

Dr. Smith also raised concerns about the amount of chlorine being used to treat the water, noting that it poses a health risk to the local population.

He said that while his team is working diligently to reduce the mosquito population, it is crucial for households to take responsibility, as well.

Meantime, minority leader Hubert Williams criticised the National Water Commission (NWC) for the ongoing water shortage issue.  

Williams argued that until the problem is addressed, residents will continue to face an increase in mosquito breeding, at their homes.

They were speaking at the recent monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

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Irwin High School student dies from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash yesterday

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’oyen Smith,  has highlighted that the widespread practice of household water storage is contributing significantly to the mosquito population in the parish.

He urged residents to properly cover water storage containers, particularly drums, as the current level of mosquito breeding is unacceptable.

Dr. Smith also raised concerns about the amount of chlorine being used to treat the water, noting that it poses a health risk to the local population.

He said that while his team is working diligently to reduce the mosquito population, it is crucial for households to take responsibility, as well.

Meantime, minority leader Hubert Williams criticised the National Water Commission (NWC) for the ongoing water shortage issue.  

Williams argued that until the problem is addressed, residents will continue to face an increase in mosquito breeding, at their homes.

They were speaking at the recent monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

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Government ministries with outstanding appropriations reports urged to submit them to the Auditor General

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’oyen Smith,  has highlighted that the widespread practice of household water storage is contributing significantly to the mosquito population in the parish.

He urged residents to properly cover water storage containers, particularly drums, as the current level of mosquito breeding is unacceptable.

Dr. Smith also raised concerns about the amount of chlorine being used to treat the water, noting that it poses a health risk to the local population.

He said that while his team is working diligently to reduce the mosquito population, it is crucial for households to take responsibility, as well.

Meantime, minority leader Hubert Williams criticised the National Water Commission (NWC) for the ongoing water shortage issue.  

Williams argued that until the problem is addressed, residents will continue to face an increase in mosquito breeding, at their homes.

They were speaking at the recent monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

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Health Minister, Dr.Tufton says Jamaica must establish a national health insurance programme to combat rising costs of healthcare

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’oyen Smith,  has highlighted that the widespread practice of household water storage is contributing significantly to the mosquito population in the parish.

He urged residents to properly cover water storage containers, particularly drums, as the current level of mosquito breeding is unacceptable.

Dr. Smith also raised concerns about the amount of chlorine being used to treat the water, noting that it poses a health risk to the local population.

He said that while his team is working diligently to reduce the mosquito population, it is crucial for households to take responsibility, as well.

Meantime, minority leader Hubert Williams criticised the National Water Commission (NWC) for the ongoing water shortage issue.  

Williams argued that until the problem is addressed, residents will continue to face an increase in mosquito breeding, at their homes.

They were speaking at the recent monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

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Dental surgeons in the public sector to receive their new salaries and fringe benefits package this month

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’oyen Smith,  has highlighted that the widespread practice of household water storage is contributing significantly to the mosquito population in the parish.

He urged residents to properly cover water storage containers, particularly drums, as the current level of mosquito breeding is unacceptable.

Dr. Smith also raised concerns about the amount of chlorine being used to treat the water, noting that it poses a health risk to the local population.

He said that while his team is working diligently to reduce the mosquito population, it is crucial for households to take responsibility, as well.

Meantime, minority leader Hubert Williams criticised the National Water Commission (NWC) for the ongoing water shortage issue.  

Williams argued that until the problem is addressed, residents will continue to face an increase in mosquito breeding, at their homes.

They were speaking at the recent monthly meeting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

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