The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has said that the US President, Joe Biden, did “the right and honourable thing” when he used his clemency power to pardon, posthumously, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey. Minister Grange says President Biden’s “historic pardon is a most significant step in a process which must continue until the National Hero...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will host its inaugural career expo and employment fair at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus in St. Andrew on Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday, January 23. The event, being staged in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, takes place at the Confucius Institute from 9:00 a.m....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government has instituted robust checks and balances to ensure transparency and accountability in the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The NSHP is designed to provide housing solutions to Jamaica’s most vulnerable citizens. Dr. Holness, who visited several communities in St. James on Friday (January 17) where five houses were handed...

The Government, through the Ministry of National Security, is further advancing efforts to combat human trafficking in Jamaica with the development of a National Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Policy.  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the announcement while addressing Friday’s (January 17) staging of the newly launched ‘Heightening Awareness to Combat Human Trafficking’...

Rising online consumption among adolescents has prompted a call by one Government Senator for parents and guardians to set guidelines to safeguard their children and ensure they behave responsibly in the digital space. Dr. Saphire Longmore emphasised this as imperative in light of the fact that the youngsters’ extensive engagements within the virtual space, “can be [potentially] dangerous for them.”...

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, January 17, 2025 – The Jamaica Tourist Board, in partnership with Accenture Song, has launched a new campaign, called “Contrasts”, designed to meet the expectations of today’s travelers who seek destinations offering a distinct range of immersive experiences. The campaign showcases the “One Love” island’s unique blend of enriching activities, cultural charm, and natural beauty – and a “vibe”...

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has opened a new regional office in St. Thomas, further expanding its capacity to provide timely and accurate government information to citizens islandwide.  The new office, located in the parish capital, Morant Bay, aims to strengthen the agency’s presence in eastern Jamaica and improve the delivery of public information services.   It will serve as a...