Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says it is time for the establishment of no-build zones in Jamaica. This measure, along with the enforcement of development orders, is  critical in ensuring that the country’s infrastructure, housing, and industrial developments can withstand the threats of natural disasters, he noted. The Minister was addressing the...

Come November 1, the Government Electrical Regulator (GER) will be fully established as a department within the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology. The GER, which replaces the Board of Examiners in the Ministry, will be responsible for regulating the electrical (works) industry, including the licensing of electricians and electrical and technical electrical assistants. Speaking at the first of a...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) says its interviewers will only administer the 2021 Reproductive Health Survey (RHS) to minors within the targeted group after receiving parental consent. The RHS is a household survey being conducted by STATIN on behalf of the National Family Planning Board (NFPB). It looks at the fertility, contraception and reproductive health of women and men...

In a bid to increase the number of qualified professionals, applications for the new Government Electrical Regulator (GER), which will govern the local electrical works industry, will open throughout the year. Chair of the GER, Sandra Graham, said this is to facilitate increased qualified professionals in the field as well as to improve Jamaica’s performance in the global business rating....

  NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 144 83,486   SEX CLASSIFICATION       Females 86 47,480   Males 58 36,003   Under Investigation 0 3   AGE RANGE 2 months to 95 years 1 day to 108 years             PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES       Clarendon 5 4,421  ...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), looks at a bottle of cough syrup, which is among pharmaceutical and personal care items contained in care packages, that have been donated for Cuban teachers in Jamaica, by P.A. Benjamin Manufacturing Company Limited. Looking on (from left) are Marketing Manager for Pharmaceuticals and Exports, P.A. Benjamin, Andreen Bennett;...

The Government will be  increasing budgetary spending by approximately $33 billion during the current fiscal year to provide additional resources to the health sector, increased support for the most vulnerable, along with funding for other critical areas of expenditure due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The additional allocation increases the budget to just over $863 billion. The details are contained...