The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, motorists traversing the Long Hill main road in St. James may experience minor delays. This is as the Agency works to trim overhanging tress located along the corridor. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says there are several trees overhanging the corridor, which...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is preparing for an additional 100 claims under its Homeowners Comprehensive Policy (Peril Insurance), expected by August 26. This increase follows an extended deadline for claims from mortgagors whose properties sustained damage during the recent hurricane. Corporate Risk and Insurance Manager at NHT, Stefan Clarke, assures that the Trust is equipped to handle the anticipated...

Thirteen Jamaicans will be undertaking studies in various fields at prestigious universities across the United Kingdon (UK), through the Chevening Scholarship Programme. The 2024 Chevening Scholarship Reception was held at the British High Commission in Kingston, on August 22. This year’s scholars will pursue fields of study in energy and climate change, sports biomechanics, data science and analytics, education, international...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), and Consultant for the Kingston Cleanup Project, Deika Morrison (left), are shown the layout of the drainage network for the Kingston Harbour by Managing Director, Clean Harbours Jamaica Limited, Michael McCarthy. The occasion was a tour of interceptor barriers at Barnes Gully, along Port Royal...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre), shares pleasantries with two of the island’s top female entertainers, Nadine Sutherland (left) and Gem Myers, who performed at the third annual ‘Jamaica Fest’ on August 18 at Veteran's Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Attention PATH Beneficiaries! The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has been advised by Paymaster Jamaica Ltd. that its collection point in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, is not operational at this time. The Ministry is therefore inviting PATH beneficiaries who normally collect their benefit payments at Paymaster in Morant Bay, to visit either of the branches listed below for collection...

Fishers in Clarendon who were impacted during the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3 have received supplies and financial assistance from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and the Sandals Foundation, to bolster their recovery. On Thursday (August 22), rolls of fish pot wire were distributed by the Foundation, while the Ministry provided vouchers valued $25,000 each for...