The Government is intensifying efforts to modernise primary healthcare facilities across western Jamaica, through the continued rollout of its Operation Refresh programme. The initiative aims to enhance the look, feel and utility of selected health centres across the country. Speaking at a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 9, Health and Wellness Minister,...

A total of 16,600 students have been transported daily under the National Rural School Bus programme, as of October 7, 2025. Some of the schools currently being serviced include Constant Spring Primary and Infant; Albion Mountain Primary; Black River Primary and Infant; Belair High; Woodlawn School of Special Education; Tacius Golding High; and Glengoffe High. Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (October 10) officially opened and handed over the newly developed $3.98 million Queenhythe Pond Park in Discovery Bay, St. Ann. The project formed part of the Government’s Urban Renewal and Development Programme and was executed under the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development. In his address, Dr. Holness said...

State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams, says there has been a significant reduction in reports of abuse against homeless people across Jamaica. He made the disclosure while delivering remarks at the Clarendon Municipal Corporation’s observance of World Homeless Day, held at the Old Police Station grounds in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday...

Over 170 public sector workers are set to participate in a three-month Spanish course offered by the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia. Classes will be held three times per week, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and on completion, they will be certified by Pontifical Bolivarian University. The opening ceremony was held on Friday (October 10),...

The main roadway through Drax Hall and neighbouring coastal towns in St. Ann is to be transformed into a multi-functional boulevard, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Dr. Holness noted that the roadway, in its current state, cannot serve the new and emerging needs of the fast-developing centre of urban activity in St. Ann. “So, we have...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-a-Clinic Programme recently received a renewed boost with the announcement by President of the RalRosa Foundation, Dr. Jacqueline Watson, that her organisation would extend its adoption of the Golden Spring Health Centre in St. Andrew for an additional three years. Speaking during a reception hosted by the Foundation in honour of Jamaica’s Ambassador to...