The Government of Jamaica is acknowledging the French Republic’s immeasurable contribution to the island—including its support for national growth and economic development. Jamaica and France have maintained diplomatic ties for approximately 63 years, having formally established relations on August 6, 1962, when the island gained independence. “Over more than six decades, we have sustained meaningful cooperation in areas such as...

Jamaica has been commended by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for launching its National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP). Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, UNFPA, Jenny Karlsen, said the new policy is a clear signal of Jamaica's intent to proactively shape its demographic future, grounded in evidence, equity and national values as well as human rights, gender equality...

Jamaica has a revised population policy, which responds to shifts in the country's demographic landscape and composition, including a declining child population, and to capitalise on the positive trends to support national development.  The National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP), developed by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), was launched on World Population Day, Friday (July 11) at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston.   It...

Seventy-four students with diverse disabilities have successfully completed the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), gaining the skills and support needed to transition confidently into primary-level education. Of the 74 graduates, 56 will transition to primary-level special education institutions, while 18 have been successfully integrated into the mainstream school system. Addressing the annual graduation ceremony on Wednesday (July 9) at the Apostolic...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is calling for stronger collaboration and action to advance local governance reform across Jamaica. “If there was ever a time to deliberately accelerate local governance reform, that time is now,” he emphasised. Speaking at the Social Development Commission (SDC) Governance Conference at the Iberostar Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 9,...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will host a follow-up orientation session on Friday (July 11) for Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) participants who were unable to attend earlier sessions. The orientation session will take place at the KSAMC’s offices at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston beginning at 10:00 a.m. This was disclosed by Mayor of Kingston,...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has completed renovations on bathrooms at the Constant Spring Arcade. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the improvements will provide a cleaner and more comfortable environment for vendors and shoppers. “This was a long-overdue project aimed at making the space more comfortable and hygienic for vendors and shoppers alike,” he said,...