The dividends of Jamaica’s economic performance must be used wisely and in the interest of the citizens, according to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during Friday’s (August 11) ceremony to break ground for the $907-million Sheffield Palms housing development in Retreat, Westmoreland, Mr. Holness maintained that “the economic benefits cannot be frittered away while people are suffering”....

Citizens are being advised not to purchase products that contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs), as they can adversely affect human and environmental health. The call came from the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Pollution Prevention Branch Manager, Bethune Morgan, who participated in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) ‘Stop the POP Help Series’, held virtually on Monday, July 31....

The Jamaican public is being urged to take proactive measures to mitigate the threat of dengue and other vector-borne diseases, by eradicating mosquito breeding sites and taking action to safeguard themselves and their households. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has made the call amidst a growing concern of a possible resurgence of dengue in the...

The 37 Haitians who landed in Portland in July will continue to receive the highest level of support while the legal process for asylum continues, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. The Minister, who visited with the Haitians at a facility in Robins Bay, St. Mary, on Monday (August 14), said that through collaborative efforts involving several...

Newly appointed Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, has been conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree by the Northern Caribbean University (NCU). She was bestowed with the award during NCU’s 100th commencement exercise at the institution’s Mandeville campus in Manchester on Sunday (August 13). In her address at the ceremony, Mrs. Sewell said “to receive this recognition in the...

Persons served by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) office in St. Ann, which was officially opened on Friday (August 11), have welcomed its relocation. The office was relocated from the St. Ann’s Bay post office to 8 Park Avenue and has been open since August 8. Steer Town resident, Charmaine Williams, told JIS News that’s she is pleased...

Businesses interested in participating in two upcoming overseas missions being organised by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce are encouraged to complete and submit the relevant application forms by Monday, August 21. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, will be leading the trade missions to New York and London that are slated for September 24 to 26 and...