Citizens are being advised not to purchase products that contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs), as they can adversely affect human and environmental health. The call came from the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Pollution Prevention Branch Manager, Bethune Morgan, who participated in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) ‘Stop the POP Help Series’, held virtually on Monday, July 31....

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) through its Boosting Innovation Growth & Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) on Friday, August 4, 2023, announced the launch of the Jamaica Business Fund (JBF), a grant funding product to enhance the development of the productive sector, by supporting high potential business alliances to compete in regional and global markets. Christopher Brown, Programme Manager, BIGEE explained,...

Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, says the region may experience more storms this hurricane season that initially anticipated. He said that the likelihood of an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season is now twice as much as was predicted at the beginning of June. “Instead of a 30 per cent chance it is now a 60 per cent...

Riversdale and surrounding communities in St. Catherine will be getting portable water from a $150-million investment, according to Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda. Making the disclosure following a tour of water systems in the area on August 10, Minister Samuda said Riversdale has “suffered disproportionately”, and through “good...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has highlighted improvements in Jamaica’s economy and reiterated the Government’s commitment to doing more for the citizens. He says while the economy can be classified as being stable, the Government will continue to implement programmes that will benefit all Jamaicans. “Our economy has transitioned. Our growth rate for the last fiscal year was...

Members of the Senate on Friday (July 28) approved the Constitution (Amendment of Sections 96 (1) and 121(1)) Act, 2023, to raise the age of retirement for holders of the offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and Auditor General from 60 to 65 years.  The legislation was approved without amendments with Senators from both sides making contributions.  Piloting...

Minister Without Portfolio with Responsibility for Works, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Clifford Warmington (second right), and Member of Parliament, St. Mary Western, Robert Montague (right) discuss the state of the Eden River Bridge, during a tour of the area on Wednesday (July 26).