Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, delivers remarks during the ceremony for the presentation of a cheque valued at $7.5 million by the Government of the People’s Republic of China, to Jamaica to assist with Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The event was held at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston offices on Tuesday (July 16).

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a continued downward trend in crime and violence, with all categories of major offences showing a reduction during the second quarter of 2024. “Overall, there has been an almost 12 per cent decrease in major crimes since the start of 2024. Notably, murders have decreased by 14.5 per cent as of July 15,...

The Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) is reporting the loss of 34,000 litres of cow’s milk as a result of the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Data was collected through an islandwide Impact Assessment following the hurricane. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the JDDB, Devon Sayers, told JIS News that farm visits were done on July 4 at...

The new Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) buses arrive at the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine on Monday (July 15), after being cleared at Kingston Wharves. A total of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses were acquired by the Government to strengthen the JUTC fleet.

Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL) is taking healthcare services into communities across the island through its ‘One Life, One Health’ project. The initiative, which involves the delivery of free health services via two mobile units, was officially launched in Lodge, St. Ann, on Friday (July 12), with scores of residents benefiting from screenings and consultations. It is being undertaken...

A total of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses arrived in the island on Monday (July 15), which will significantly boost the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) fleet and improve service delivery to the public. The new units, acquired at a cost of approximately US$$20 million, were transported to the Portmore Depot after being cleared at the Kingston Wharves....

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the domestic economy grew by 1.4 per cent during the January to March 2024 quarter, relative to the corresponding period last year. According to STATIN’s quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Report, released on Monday (July 15), the out-turn for the review period was spurred by 1.9 per cent growth in the...