The Administrator General’s Department (AGD) is encouraging Jamaicans, particularly entertainers, to ensure they have a will in place for easier estate administration after death. The AGD is responsible for administering the estates of persons who have died without leaving a will, have left assets to administer and have children under the age of 18 years. Deputy Administrator General at the...

The historical Trench Town Entertainment Park in St. Andrew South has been renovated by the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) as part of its Spruce Up ‘Pon De Corner’ programme. The project, which was executed in two phases, was completed at a cost of $39.7 million. Speaking at the official opening of the Park on Friday (February 12), Minister...

The 21st observance of Jamaica Day 2021 will be held on Friday, February 26, under the theme ‘Celebrating Jamaica: ‘Reggae the Message of Resilience and Triumph’. The annual celebration of this calendar event is usually marked with several cultural activities undertaken by schools across the island; however, this year’s celebration will be significantly scaled down. Senior Education Officer, Ministry of...

Student researcher in the Department of Microbiology at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Kevhvan Graham, has made a first step towards identifying antibiotics that could help lessen the stress of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Master of Philosophy student undertook a study to isolate novel antibiotic compounds from a popular soil bacteria. His presentation of the findings won him...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is working on designing a “cookie-cutter solution” for the National Social Housing Programme (NSHP) that will be more cost-effective. “We need a solution that meets all the requirements of a house that is strong, durable, comfortable, aesthetically appealing, easy on construct, that you can just come and within a few...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is encouraging residents not to become complacent in adhering to COVID-19 protocols in the parish. She was addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on February 11. Dr. Graham informed that as of February 11, there were 844 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Westmoreland and 29 confirmed deaths...

The Governments of Jamaica and the United States of America (US) are close to finalising improved operational protocols pertaining to the Shiprider Agreement, under which, both countries cooperate to curtail illicit maritime drug trafficking. This was disclosed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, in a follow-up statement on the matter during the...