Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., officially launched the first of three model housing units under phase one of the new Edmund Ridge Estate development at Rose Hall, St. James, on Thursday (February 25). The development is named in honour of Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, and is being spearheaded by the Housing...

The Japan government will be making another donation of medical supplies and equipment to Jamaica, in support of the country’s effort to improve the quality of healthcare during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This was announced by Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masaya Fujiwara, at a reception held on Tuesday (February 23), to mark the birthday of His Majesty...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the rollout of the Government’s Own Your Own Device (OYOD) programme will commence next week. The programme will benefit more than 36,000 needy students in high school, with parents or guardians receiving electronic vouchers (e-Vouchers) valued at $20,000 for the purchase of a laptop at approved vendors. Minister Williams, who...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw, has mandated members of the newly formed National Quality Policy Council to drive and promote quality within the various entities that they represent. “You are here as quality representatives of your respective organisations. You are, therefore, expected to be the focal point for quality in your organisations. The expectation is that...

Notable progress has been made in advancing social and economic development in Jamaica, under the National Development Plan, Vision 2030 Jamaica. Implemented in 2009, Vision 2030 Jamaica seeks to position the island to achieve developed country status and, in the process, make it the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business. Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)...

Shaneka Wallace-Graham is the winner of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ inaugural Backyard Family Garden Challenge. The St. James native walked away with a cash prize of $60,000, seedlings and gardening accessories, during a virtual awards ceremony on Thursday (February 25). Second place went to Joel James of St. Catherine, who received $35,000, while Elaine Britain from St. Thomas, who placed...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says she is confident in Japan’s capacity to deliver the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer in a safe, enjoyable and rewarding manner. “We are assured that your effective management of the pandemic in the weeks leading up to these highly anticipated games will set the tone...