Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica will continue to “work constructively” within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), in the best interest of the country and region. Speaking at the CARICOM 50 Flag Raising Ceremony at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in downtown Kingston on Thursday (July 13), Senator Johnson Smith said CARICOM is...

All self-employed persons are being reminded that they should be making regular contributions to the National Housing Trust (NHT) in order to benefit from the Trust’s homeownership loan facility. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the NHT, Dwayne Berbick, issued the reminder during an interview on the Love 101 radio segment, ‘Good Morning Minister’, on July...

The Government is committed to fixing local and community roads, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The Prime Minister gave the assurance, while speaking with residents of Clarendon South Western and Eastern constituencies after a brief tour of several communities on Wednesday (July 12). Citing the ongoing works to extend the East-West Highway from May Pen into Manchester,...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) recently introduced a facility that enables three family members to co-apply for a home loan. While the NHT has an existing facility that enables any two contributors to co-apply for a loan, under this component of the co-applicant programme, three family members with established kinship ties may co-apply and access a loan to buy or...

Members of the public are being encouraged to support the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Law Enforcement Torch (LET) Run, which takes place on Sunday (July 16) starting at the Police Officers’ Club in St. Andrew. The JCF is using the 5K race to raise $3 million for Special Olympics Jamaica. The team participated in the Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany,...

Persons with disabilities who contribute to the National Housing Trust (NHT) and are looking to acquire a home are being encouraged to submit their applications early for an NHT scheme unit. This is in order to benefit from the option of having the property modified to meet their physical needs, which will be undertaken by the NHT at no cost...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Works Agency (NWA), E.G. Hunter, says work is progressing on the multibillion-dollar South Coast Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP), despite the challenges being experienced. Mr. Hunter was providing an update on the work being undertaken on sections of the project during yesterday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The project represents the largest integrated...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), looks on as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dunstan Bryan, presents Pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Glenroy Lalor, with a plaque during the Healthcare Workers Appreciation Month National Church Service held at the Church in Kingston on July 9. This is the second year that Healthcare Workers...

Real estate dealers can now practise in their individual capacity while serving as qualifying directors in a dealer company. The professionals can either operate in both positions or opt for dormancy, which is a provision made for persons who are not practising within a given period. This follows the recent revocation by the Real Estate Board (REB) of its previous...