The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advises that families, adventure enthusiasts. cruise ship passengers, and tour groups, can visit the multi-award-winning World Famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park as of Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, full access to various services has been restored such as the kiddies’ water slide, falls, beach area, and...

Preliminary estimates indicate that Jamaica’s education sector has suffered close to $800 million in damage due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the Government is committed to addressing these challenges swiftly and ensuring that educational facilities are safe and functional. “We are mobilising all the necessary resources to mitigate further damage...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging farmers to maintain their drains and ditches to help remove excess water from their farms. This step is critical to the recovery process, as excess water can leave plants (especially their roots) susceptible to rotting and spikes in pest populations. Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with RADA, Francine Webb, told...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is currently leading an initiative to develop a centralised electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) public utility system, which will streamline and simplify the process for opening a bank account. It will also make it easier for every Jamaican wishing to do so to be able to switch their account to the bank offering the best...

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) has applauded travel agencies who were recently awarded by Playa Hotels & Resorts for their 2023 sales performance. Travel agencies play a crucial role in the travel and tourism industry by serving as a connection between travelers and travel suppliers, such as airlines, hotels, and tour operators. They help to promote and sell the destination...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has advised that some 500 municipal roads were affected during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Addressing Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, he shared that the parishes of St. Thomas, Portland, Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth experienced the greatest road infrastructure damage. “Bridges that are under the...

Ten finalists in the Jamaica Festival Song Competition 2024 will compete at the results show, scheduled to take place at the Jamaica College auditorium, 189 Hope Road, Kingston, on Saturday, July 13, beginning at 8:30 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. The finalists are Auraiya Hope (Proud Jamaican), Sister Novelette (Fi Mi Island Home), TrishMaq (Jamaica...