Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says that Jamaica is well advanced in its preparations for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). The Minister noted that he recently participated in a high-level ministerial meeting in London “which helped to prepare us to ventilate important discussions, which will ensure...

A sum of $4.3 billion has been allocated to primary, all-age, and junior high schools for the 2021-2022 academic year. The funds are being disbursed in four tranches, with the first tranche paid over in June 2021. The Ministry Education, Youth, and Information, in a recent bulletin, said that each school will receive a maintenance grant in the amount of...

A total of 32 product standards were promulgated by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) in 2020. These are related to cannabis (3); hand sanitisers (1); toy safety (6); household and similar electrical appliances (5); fluorescent and led lamps (2); electric cables, insulation, conductors and enclosures (9); refrigerating appliances (3); pre-packaged goods (2); and bamboo straws (1). Eight standards were...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is reporting that approximately 374,000 doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines have been administered up to Sunday (August 8). Of the figure, 240,696 represented first doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine and 131,632 second doses. The Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine was also administered to 885 individuals, who participate in various sporting...

No permits will be granted for entertainment events over the next three weeks, as the Government moves to contain the current spike in coronavirus (COVID) cases. From August 11 to August 31, no small or large events such as concerts, parties, tailgate parties and round robins will be permitted. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness will be conducting more vaccination drives in communities and town centres islandwide to facilitate the inoculation of Jamaicans ages 18 and older with the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. “The intention is…to now take the vaccines to the population centres, to the communities,” said Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. “So instead of the larger...

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be staging its inaugural Wealth Summit next week Wednesday (August 18). The summit is the first in a quarterly series and is aimed at helping Jamaicans identify solutions that will improve their lives and find financial security during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also aimed at improving the financial literacy of...