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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), with the top-10 finalists in this year’s Jamaica Festival Song Competition, during a Presentation Show aired on Television Jamaica on Thursday, June 27. From left are Reggae Maxx, Renzzah, Auraiyah Hope, Lex MD, Pepita, TrishMaq, Casey Donaldson, Sister Novlette, Kimiela “Candy” Isaacs, and Trisstar.

Festival Song Finalists for Results Show on July 13

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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

Damage to Main Road Network Estimated at $10.25 Billion

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

Prime Minister Warns Against Price Gouging in the Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Jamaica Was Well Prepared for Hurricane Beryl – Local Government Minister

A newly erected greenhouse at the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Manchester, which is used to generate income for the facility, lies in ruins after being impacted during Hurricane Beryl’s passage on July 3.

Mount Olivet Boys’ Home Looking to Rebound from Hurricane Beryl’s Impact

2 years ago EducationYouth

Minimal Damage Suffered by CPFSA Facilities and Offices During Hurricane’s Passage

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting minimal damage to Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) child-care facilities and offices across Jamaica, during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The CPFSA had approximately 4,545 children in its care up to March 2024. In a media release issued on Tuesday (July 9), the Ministry noted that there was major damage...

Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

2 years ago Foreign AffairsHurricane BerylJamaican DiasporaPress Release

Jamaica Thanks Diaspora and International Community for Relief Aid

Jamaica is fortunate to have enjoyed excellent partnerships with its bilateral partners, the Diaspora and the international community, the evidence of which is now being seen with the generous offers of assistance as the island recovers from the impact of Hurricane Beryl, says Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica’s Foreign Minister. “The Government and people of Jamaica are thankful...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses today’s (July 9) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, at the Corporation’s Chambers in downtown Kingston.

2 years ago Hurricane BerylLocal Government

KSAMC Reports $530 Million-Damage to Public Infrastructure

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is reporting that preliminary estimates indicate that $530 million is needed to repair public infrastructure in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, provided details during Tuesday’s (July 9) monthly meeting, at the Corporation’s Chambers in downtown Kingston. “We start this month’s council meeting by giving thanks to...

2 years ago Education

All Parish Libraries, Except St. Elizabeth, Are Now Open

All parish libraries, except for the main library in St. Elizabeth, are now open to the public, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) has advised that of its 110 public libraries, one of the most heavily trafficked branches, the Greater Portmore Branch, has suffered severe damage. “The violent winds associated with Hurricane Beryl have stripped...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announces Hurricane Beryl relief measures in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

2 years ago Hurricane BerylParliamentPrime Minister

Gov’t Providing Additional $4 Million per Constituency for Hurricane Relief

The Government is providing an additional $4 million per constituency to assist in recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9). On July 2, the Prime Minister announced an initial $5 million per constituency for emergency hurricane preparation and response efforts....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

2 years ago Hurricane BerylLabourParliamentPrime MinisterSocial Security

PM Announces REACH Programme to Assist Hurricane Beryl Victims

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help (REACH) Programme, which is aimed at providing immediate assistance to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl. The major elements of the programme include the distribution of food and essential supplies; utility, water, electricity and telecommunications restoration; housing reconstruction and support; and economic recovery and restoration...

Ambassador N. Nick Perry (third left), poses with 5 of the 12 members from the USAID

2 years ago Foreign AffairsHurricane BerylPress Release

The United States Stands in Solidarity with Jamaica and Provides USD$2.5M in Support in the Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl

Today, Ambassador N. Nick Perry announced nearly JMD$400 million (USD$2.5 million) in U.S. humanitarian support for the communities impacted by Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This assistance is in direct response to a request from the Jamaican government, demonstrating our enduring commitment to our close friends and neighbors. Ambassador Perry released a...