Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is on track for full islandwide restoration of electricity by the end of January into early February. He noted that 93 per cent of power has been reinstated following the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. Mr. Vaz, who was addressing a recent post-Cabinet press briefing...

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (January 20), passed amendments to the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act, removing the $10-billion cap on the maximum amount that may be held in the National Natural Disaster Reserve Fund (NNDRF). In her remarks, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, explained that the NNDRF was established following an amendment...

An action plan is to be developed to guide policy for involuntarily returned migrants (IRMs), when the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) concludes a Best Practice Symposium. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on January 12, Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development in the Community Renewal Programme at the PIOJ, Charmaine Brimm, disclosed that a ‘Learning Exchange’ will...

Persons operating illegally in the public transport system are being encouraged to formalise their activities by obtaining the necessary licences. Manager at the Transport Authority (TA), Rohan Smith, made the appeal while addressing a recent traffic symposium at the St. Mary Parish Court in Port Maria. “Show us exactly what you mean to nation-building... be a part of the system,”...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring an inclusive economy where every Jamaican can participate. Addressing residents, business interests and other stakeholders at the official opening of the 44 shops and kiosks rebuilt by the Government at the popular Border roadside eatery in St. Elizabeth, Dr. Holness said that the economy must...

The Government continues to strengthen the country’s capacity to improve air-quality monitoring and regulatory compliance, by facilitating the training of personnel from key industries and regulatory entities under the Visual Emission Observer Training Programme. Popularly known as ‘Smoke School’, the programme is delivered twice per year through partnership involving the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and United States (US)-based...

Jamaica has moved to advance cleaner aviation with the launch of a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Feasibility Study aimed at reducing carbon emissions and strengthening climate resilience in the sector. The study, managed by ICF Consulting, will deliver the first structured, evidence‑based assessment of Jamaica’s SAF potential It will examine available feedstocks, existing energy and fuel infrastructure, aviation demand, export...