Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced additional development plans aimed at transforming Port Royal into a vibrant economic hub, that will boost tourism and enhance local infrastructure. Speaking at a commissioning ceremony for the Port Royal Potable Water Transmission Main Upgrade Project on Tuesday , January 7, Prime Minister Holness said, “if properly developed, the city could...

Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Owen Ellington, is proposing night-time collection as part of measures to improve efficiency and avoid traffic congestion. “Maybe we are competing with all the traffic on the road during the days during peak hours to collect and remove the garbage, while between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. the...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is reviewing its operations over the last year and developing strategies to improve service delivery, at a special meeting now under way at the Courtleigh Hotel in Kingston. The meeting, which involves directors, regional managers, administrators and other stakeholders across the NSWMA’s four regions, is being held under the theme ‘Operation RESET’: R-...

Talented young artists from across four parishes showcased their creative talents, bringing the rights of the child to life through an inspiring mural located on the iconic Water Lane, downtown Kingston. This artwork was part of a recent staging of the popular Kingston Artwalk Festival involving UNICEF, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) and Kingston Creative to celebrate World Children's Day...

Coconut farmers in St. Mary and St. Thomas have received supplies from the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) to assist in their ongoing recovery from losses sustained during Hurricane Beryl’s passage just south of Jamaica on July 3. The provisions were handed over to farmers in two farm groups in St. Mary and their counterparts in St. Thomas on December 19...

Acting Community Relations Manager at the National Water Commission's Northeast division, Ann Bolt (right), and other members of the team are all smiles at the Hill View Aged for the Home in Port Maria, St. Mary, where they donated toiletries and other necessities as well as $50,000 on December 23.

Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (left), interacts with Principals and students during the organisation’s 20-for-20-for-20 Build Jamaica Grants handover ceremony on December 6. The event was held at Digicel’s headquarters in Kingston. From right are Principal of Salt Spring Primary and Infant School, Norma Brydson, and Principal of Prickly Pole Primary and Infant School, Judith Whyte...