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Consultant Emergency Physician at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), Dr. Hugh Wong (right), with members of the hospital’s Accident and Emergency team. This year, the KPH is celebrating 248 years of service to Jamaica’s public health sector.

KPH Celebrates 248 Years

The Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) is one of the country’s most critical healthcare institutions, serving more than 20,000 in-patients and 300,000 outpatients each year, and has proven to be one of the premier trauma hospitals on the island. It shares...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, brings remarks at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, May Pen, Clarendon, on August 6.

Best in Agriculture on Display at Denbigh

Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas, addresses the Portmore Municipality’s Independence Day Civic and Flag Raising ceremony held at the George Lee Building, Braeton Parkway, St. Catherine on August 6.

PHOTOS: Portmore Municipality’s Independence Day Civic and Flag Raising Ceremony

No Drones Within National Stadium Complex Unless Special Permit Is Granted

Attendees at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference can expedite their essential documentation needs through the Registrar General’s Department’s tailored express services.

RGD’s Deed Poll Process Facilitates Changes to Individuals’ Registered Names

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers remarks during the Ministry’s Region Six 2024 Back to School Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

2 years ago Education

Education Ministry Committed to Supporting Curriculum Adjustments

The Ministry of Education and Youth is committed to supporting educators as they implement curriculum changes, says State Minister, Hon. Marsha Smith. “There are many strategies that will be shared with you from the technocrats within the Ministry, and though it is very challenging at times to want to change, I say to you, allow the soil to be tilled...

Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Kelli-Dawn Hamilton.

2 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

JSEZA Seeks to Expand Country’s Footprint in Global Markets

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) is looking to expand Jamaica's footprint in global markets, targeting strategic opportunities in Colombia, Mexico and El Salvador. The Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Kelli-Dawn Hamilton, who will participate in a business mission to these Latin American countries from July 17 to 26, said that the aim is to foster international partnerships and attract...

2 years ago EducationYouth

Education Ministry’s National Summer Academy July 15 – 25

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) National Summer Academy 2024, which was postponed due to the impact of Hurricane Beryl, will now take place from July 15 to 25. According to a bulletin issued by the Ministry, the passage of the hurricane has significantly affected communities and the ability to travel to school venues; therefore, programmes will be offered...

A total of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses have been purchased by the Government to boost the JUTC fleet and improve service to the commuting public.

2 years ago Transport

PHOTOS: Offloading of JUTC Buses

A total of 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses have been purchased by the Government to boost the JUTC fleet and improve service to the commuting public.

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon

2 years ago Local Government

Mayor Says Infrastructural Damage in St. James is Moderate

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says infrastructural damage sustained in the parish from hurricane Beryl is moderate. Addressing the St. James Municipal Corporation monthly meeting on Thursday (July 11), he said that “compared to what we observed and what was reported from the other Municipalities, we are relatively in a good condition”. He added that there was no...

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents the Jamaica Festival Song trophy to 2024 winner, Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs , who walked away with the coveted trophy for her original entry ‘One Jamaica’. The finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competition took place on July 13, at the Jamaica College Auditorium in Kingston.

2 years ago Culture

PHOTOS: ‘One Jamaica’ is 2024 Festival Song

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents the Jamaica Festival Song trophy to 2024 winner, Kimiela ‘Candy’ Isaacs , who walked away with the coveted trophy for her original entry ‘One Jamaica’. The finals of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) competition took place on July 13, at the Jamaica College Auditorium in Kingston.

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right) hands over a mattress to resident of Tryall, Nascius Powell (second left), during a tour of communities in southern St. Elizabeth on July 12. Looking on (from left) are State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter and Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

2 years ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentUncategorized

Minister of Labour and Social Security Tours Southern St. Elizabeth

Minister of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Friday (July 12) led a high-level government delegation on an extensive tour of southern St. Elizabeth, as part of a swift response to Hurricane Beryl’s devastation. The tour aimed to assess the damage, engage with affected residents, and deliver immediate aid to the most vulnerable communities. The delegation...