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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly appointed President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop, with the Instrument of Appointment at the swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on July 18.

Jamaica Appoints First Female Court of Appeal President

Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop was sworn in as President of the Court of Appeal on Thursday (July 18), becoming the first female to hold the office. Governor General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presided over the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16.

Telecoms Services Restored for Majority of Customers

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16).

Agriculture Sector Sustains $4.73b in Losses from Hurricane Beryl’s Passage

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), looks at a cabbage field in Bog Hole, during a tour of farms in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 17) to assess hurricane damage. Joining him are Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) senior managers (from left) Parish Manager for Clarendon, Wayne Reid; Principal Director for Field Services/Operations (Acting), Collin Henry; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Marina Young; and Principal Director of Technical Services, Winston Simpson.

PHOTOS: Agriculture State Minister Tours Farms in Clarendon

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), and Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson (left), receive a cheque valued at $7.5 million from Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, Chen Daojiang, to assist Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The handover ceremony was held at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (July 16).

JPS Can Draw Down on Electricity Disaster Fund for Post-Beryl Restoration and Recovery

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPress ReleaseWorks / Construction

Troy Bridge Works to Commence Next Week

Work is slated to commence next week for the rebuilding of the Troy Bridge in Trelawny. The bridge which links several Trelawny, Manchester and St. Elizabeth communities collapsed in August 2021, during the passage of Tropical Storm Grace. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Robert Morgan says that cabinet having signed off on the...

Justices of the Peace take the Oath of Office at a commissioning ceremony, on July 17 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Old Harbour, St. Catherine.

2 years ago Justice

JPs Lauded for Helping Communities to Access Services Provided by Justice Ministry

Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been lauded by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, for helping communities to access the many services offered by the Ministry. The Minister said Jamaica now has more than 10,000 JPs, and many of the younger ones are actively coordinating with the older JPs to provide “better information” through the JP Associations, so that...

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

Hospitality Industry Impacted by Growth in Several Allied Subsectors

Jamaica’s hospitality industry was positively impacted by notable growth out-turns recorded in several allied subsectors during the January to March 2024 quarter. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reports that increased foreign national arrivals and passenger movements through the island’s major international airports were pivotal in generating expansion of several Services Industry subsectors during the period. According to STATIN’s Gross...

Deputy Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair, makes a presentation during Wednesday’s (July 17) STATIN Media Launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey and Press Briefing, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustryLabourYouth

5.4 Per Cent Unemployment Rate for January 2024

Jamaica’s unemployment rate (LU1) was 5.4 per cent in January 2024, according to the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) revised Labour Force Survey for the period. The revised Survey incorporates recommendations from the 19th, 20th and 21st International Conferences of Labour Statisticians. STATIN’s Deputy Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, presented the key indicators during Wednesday’s (July 17) Media Launch of the...

Director, Surveys Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Dr. Natalee Simpson, makes a presentation during Wednesday’s (July 17) STATIN Media Launch of the Revised Labour Force Survey and Press Briefing, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

2 years ago Finance & Public ServiceIndustry

STATIN Launches Revised Labour Force Survey

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has introduced key changes to the Labour Force Survey (LFS). The new LFS incorporates recommendations from the 19th, 20th and 21st International Conferences of Labour Statisticians, commencing January 2024. STATIN Director General, Carol Coy, underscored that the revisions will ensure survey estimates accurately reflect the labour market. “STATIN’s primary objective in implementing these changes...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16).

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentParliament

Gov’t Launching Programme Targeting Resilient Roofing

The Government will be launching a programme focusing on resilient roofing, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. In a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16), Mr. Holness said, through the initiative, hurricane straps will also be distributed in specific communities. He advised that the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, through the Office...

2 years ago EducationYouth

Education Ministry Issues Stringent Guidelines to Minimise Financial Burden on Parents

To uphold the fundamental right to education for every child, the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) has issued stringent guidelines, aimed at minimising the financial burden on parents and guardians during the registration process at primary schools. The MOEY's latest bulletin emphasises that no child should be denied access to education due to financial constraints. This directive underscores the...