Government Senator, Kavan Gayle, has called for the reintroduction of the revised Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in Parliament. The legislation, aimed at promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment in Jamaica, was initially tabled in 2017. After thorough scrutiny by a Joint Select Committee of Parliament, the Bill underwent substantive amendments. Senator Gayle, who opened the 2024/25...

Fifty-two Community Health Aides (CHAs) from the Hanover Health Department have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to community healthcare in the parish. The appreciation event was held on Thursday, November 7, at the Lucea United Church Hall, where the CHAs were commended for their dedication and commitment to local health services. It was held as part of activities to mark CHAs...

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is taking steps towards increasing its operational resilience. These steps include relocating some of its operations to a recently acquired property in St. Andrew. The operations to be carried out at the new location will not include services to the public. Explaining the rationale for the decision to activate the operational centre in addition to its...

Actress Deon Silvera performs an item at a floral tribute to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the birth of cultural icon, Dr. the Hon. Louise Bennett Coverley at National Heroes Park in Kingston on September 7. Miss Lou, who was born on September 7, 1919, passed away on July 26, 2006 in Canada.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (left) along with (from second left) Principal Director, Culture, Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Jo-Anne Archibald; High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, His Excellency, Deryck Murray; Consul General for the Bahamas in Jamaica, Alveta Knight; Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness on Friday (September 6), paid tribute to outgoing Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Fitz Bailey.  Mr. Holness described Mr. Bailey as an extraordinary policeman, who has executed his job well.  “As you leave this job to no doubt go unto other fields, you will be remembered and your work will be the model...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and President, Jamaica Football Federation, Michael Ricketts (right) enjoy the Concacaf Nations League football match between Jamaica and Cuba at the national stadium on September 6.