Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that Port Royal is a valuable historical asset, and the Government is committed to ensuring that the area is developed and maintained for the benefit of Jamaicans. “Port Royal is a historical gem for Jamaicans, and we can’t have such an asset just sitting idly by,” he said. Mr. Holness was speaking...

The just concluded Jamaica Health and Wellness Tourism Conference is expected to provide opportunities for the advancement of health and wellness in the island, and to promote Jamaica as a dealing health destination, says Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace. “What we hope is that it will spawn so many opportunities… here in Jamaica for...

The Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) oversight committee will be merged with the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (MBCCI) CRH advisory committee to monitor the rehabilitation works at the hospital. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure at the contract signing with M and M Jamaica Limited, for completion of the penultimate phase...

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says there is an adequate supply of foreign exchange to meet market demand, as flows continue to be healthy. Governor, Richard Byles, has reported that up to November 17, daily purchases by authorised dealers and Cambios averaged approximately US$36 million, which was higher than the US$31 million recorded for the corresponding period last year. “At...

The Senate, on Friday (Nov. 19) approved the National Identification and Registration Act, paving the way for the establishment of a voluntary and secure National Identification System (NIDS) for Jamaica. The legislation was passed in the House of Representatives on October 13. NIDS will provide a comprehensive and secure structure to enable the collection and storage of identity information. This...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (Nov. 19), officially launched the National Coding in Schools Programme, which will benefit 400,000 students from grades one to 13, and 15,000 teachers in public schools across the country. This follows the successful pilot programme, which was launched by the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information on May 7, through partnership...

One hundred and seventy-four officials completed training in Results-Based Budgeting as part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) joint programme. The programme, which exceeded its projected participant target by 45 per cent, included 10 participants from the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, 87 from the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information, and 77 from the Ministry of Health...