The Portland Health Department is embarking on a programme to eradicate rodents from town centres. The parish has seen an increase in rat infestation in recent months. Public Health Inspector, Samuel Brown, said the programme will cost more than $16 million and will involve interventions such as setting baits and public education on how persons can assist in ridding their...

Farmers are being encouraged to conserve water as part of drought mitigation strategies during the dry season. With normal to below normal rainfall expected over the upcoming weeks, methods of keeping crops well-watered are crucial for farmers to preserve their investments. Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb, says techniques such...

Juici Empowerment Park hosts 2nd entrepreneur showcase for 2025 Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce (MIIC), Jamaica’s Business Ministry, is set to host the second MSME Business Roadshow for 2025 at Juici Empowerment Park, Clarendon, on February 20. This initiative continues MIIC’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and business growth across Jamaica. Micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) owners will gain...

As the world continues to navigate the complexities of a post-pandemic landscape, Jamaica's leadership in tourism resilience stands as a real symbol of national pride, says Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace. He noted that Jamaica has set a benchmark for countries worldwide by implementing effective health and safety protocols and establishing a Global Tourism...

As the Judiciary of Jamaica prepares to introduce digital audio court recordings, Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes, says safeguards are in place to ensure the secure storage and integrity of the recorded material. The process, which will roll out in the Supreme Court at the start of the Easter term on April 1, is part of the ongoing modernisation of the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government continues to make significant investments to bolster fiscal buffers, ensuring Jamaica can withstand global economic shocks. He maintains that this is imperative, consequent on discussions, globally, regarding the “uncertainty” of international aid and stakeholder concerns about the potential implications for Jamaica. “Jamaica has benefited from international aid. We continue...

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (February 19), passed legislation to allow for the exemption of locally recruited employees of the World Bank from the payment of income tax. The legislation, Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment) Act, was piloted by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. Mrs. Williams explained that the Bretton Woods Agreement Act incorporates into...