The Social Development Commission (SDC) will be expanding its Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP), with the aim of certifying 150,000 new entrepreneurs over the next two years. The LEDSP provides technical support to community-based micro, small, and medium -sized enterprises (MSMEs). The announcement was made by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, in his 2025-26...

Cabinet has approved a submission for May 20 to be commemorated annually as a National Day of Remembrance for the 150 women who lost their lives in a fire at the Eventide Home in St. Andrew, on May 20, 1980. The submission was made by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond Mckenzie. In his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate...

A fully equipped ambulance is now in service at the Portland Infirmary, enhancing the institution’s ability to respond to emergencies. The vehicle, donated by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, was handed over on May 21. It is the third ambulance CHASE has donated to an infirmary. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie,...

With the Atlantic Hurricane Season due to start in three days, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has indicated that the island is in a state of readiness. He gave the assurance while making his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28). “The shelters have been visited [and] assessed by...

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, says he is optimistic about the major development projects on the horizon for the Trelawny capital, which continues to undergo significant economic transformation. Addressing more than 200 Rotarians from across the Caribbean during a Rotary District 7027 Conference Cruise at the Falmouth Artisan Village on Tuesday, May 7, Mr. Gager outlined an ambitious vision...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and Sagicor Group Jamaica have extended their partnership for another two years to advance major initiatives and strategic commitments. This is being facilitated under a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was signed during the official opening of Sagicor Bank’s newest ‘phygital’ branch at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Tuesday (May 27). Minister of...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is cautioning members of the public to guard against the effects of the Saharan dust, which tends to happen at this time of the year. Members of the public and especially people who are already experiencing or those who are prone to respiratory illnesses, should exercise great care, by observing the...