The Health Ministry is reporting that there is no microcephaly case linked to the Zika virus (ZIKV). Based on data provided by the Ministry at a press conference at its New Kingston Office on October 13, there have been three cases of microcephaly in children reported to the Ministry as at October 12. However, none was defined as severe microcephaly...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has named a 13-member National Cruise Council (NCC) Board to liaise and monitor cruise-shipping activities on behalf of the Government. The members of the Board are Michael Belnavis (Chairman); Harry Maragh, Marilyn Burrowes, Judy Schoenbein, John Byles, Michael Drakulich, Stephen Facey, William Tatham, Verna Lugg, Lee Bailey, Denny Chandiram, Jason Hall and Denton Edwards....

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says the three-day celebrations in honour of Jamaica’s Olympic athletes was a fitting tribute to those who have given so much to the country. Addressing scores of well-wishers at a reception held at the Melia Braco Hotel in Rio Bueno, Trelawny, on Sunday (October 16), Minister Grange said it was...

My fellow Jamaicans: We celebrate National Heroes Day at a time when its deep meaning and relevance could not be more significant. The life lessons bequeathed to us by our National Heroes, whose voices echo so eloquently across the span of time, prepare us for our present challenges. Now more than ever we need to rediscover the things which bind...

My fellow Jamaicans and visitors to our beautiful Island. Our dynamic heritage is a celebration of the Jamaican people – past, present and future. Our heritage defines our identity as a people and serves as a guide to the future we are forging together. On this National Heroes Day, we celebrate our ancestors and their contributions.  It is a time to...

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) is encouraging Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to take advantage of non-traditional platforms to market their products and services. This is in light of research conducted by the JBDC that shows the majority of MSMEs polled lacked adequate marketing, which is affecting their earnings. The research was conducted between March 2014 and November...

Vice President of the Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), Vishu Tollan, is urging local sporting federations to work with the JOA to develop more athletes to participate in diverse Olympic events. Spurred by the country’s participation in diving at the Rio Olympics, a first since 1972; and in gymnastics for the first time, Mr. Tollan says he has high hopes for...