Four families from Central Kingston, who were living in substandard housing conditions due to tragic or unfortunate circumstances, have received new homes under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The keys to the new homes were handed over by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (August 7). The recipients are Paulette Reynolds, Keisha Lewis, Jacqueline...

A total of 83 residents of Hanover Street in Central Kingston who have been living in dilapidated and unsafe dwellings will be provided with safe, modern shelter by the Government of Jamaica. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Thursday (August 7), broke ground for the $189-million housing development, dubbed ‘The Haven’. Construction on the 18-unit housing solution,...

This year’s staging of the Independence Grand Gala at the National Stadium is receiving overwhelming positive reviews from first-time attendees and returning patrons, who are praising the spectacular performances, cultural displays, and vibrant atmosphere. From the opening ceremony, highlighted by the raising of the National Flag and playing of the National Anthem, to the final dramatic performance depicting the history...

In a vibrant display of national pride, Jamaicans gathered at the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday (August 6) to celebrate the nation’s 63rd year of Independence at the annual Grand Gala. The event drew a large and enthusiastic crowd, with persons adorned in the national colours in keeping with this year’s Independence Day theme, ‘Be Proud, Be Bold in...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has reaffirmed the deep and multifaceted partnership between Jamaica and Japan, highlighting decades of cooperation built on shared values, mutual respect and active engagement across multiple sectors. Speaking at the official ceremony to mark Jamaica’s National Day, at Expo 2025 in Japan on August 6, Senator Johnson...

Stakeholders have welcomed the recent launch of the Jamaica Legal Information Portal (JLIP). The platform is intended to improve public access to Jamaica’s laws, educate the public about all aspects of legal information and provide a facility for them to express views on and query the status of any law. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, highlighted that it is...

Nurse of the Year for 2025, Fione Collins, will be using her platform to empower women through her ‘I Win’ project. The initiative focuses on resilience-building among women who are facing challenges, to strengthen them and “to let them know that while they may be hurting, while they may be struggling, that they can make it,” she said in an...