Work is advanced on the establishment of the first State-run national shelter to assist women who need to leave abusive environments. The Government has completed the acquisition of a property that is now being transformed into a suitable facility to accommodate victims of domestic violence. Speaking at a recent ‘Think Tank’, held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) head office...

Effective today, November 18, 2018 traffic changes will be made along Constant Spring Road in St. Andrew. The change will be in effect between the intersection of Hillman Road and Oliver Road, Manor Park. Manager, Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that effective today vehicular traffic heading in both the northerly (towards Manor Park) and southerly...

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacqueline Bisasor-McKenzie, says the Ministry of Health supports the use of cannabis and products derived from the plant for research and medicinal purposes, where scientific evidence validates their benefits and effectiveness in treating specific conditions. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on November 16, Dr. Bisasor-McKenzie said the Ministry is prepared to accept...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday (Thursday, November 15) convened a meeting with the National Works Agency (NWA), China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and the management of Flow to resolve challenges associated with the major roadworks taking place. The meeting was attended by the Attorney General, Marlene Malahoo Forte, QC as well as Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Douglas Saunders and Permanent Secretary...

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says progress is being made in discussions involving the Government and private investors regarding the operation of the Monymsk and Long Pond sugar factories in Clarendon and Trelawny, respectively. He also stated that proposals and options for the processing of cane usually handled by Monymusk are being considered, while hinting...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Peter Knight, is pleased with the Government’s policy position to impose a ban on specific categories of plastic packaging materials. “We think it is good for the environment. We are pleased that Senator (Matthew) Samuda was able to move the motion and to get the policy position and to...

Vice President, Investments and Performance Monitoring at the National Water Commission (NWC), Vernon Barrett, says the agency intends to expand and improve service delivery to customers. It is for this reason, he said, that a tariff increase is being sought to allow for continued investment in the company’s infrastructure in a bid to improve its water and wastewater service provision....