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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left); and Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (right), applaud after the symbolic handover of a cheque to entrepreneurs (in the background) from Denham Town, Kingston, representing the value of equipment provided to improve their businesses. The presentation ceremony, under JSIF's Enterprise Development Project, took place at the Denham Town Community Centre on Tuesday (December 22).

Micro-Entrepreneurs In Denham Town Receive Equipment Valued At $2.8 Million

Eight owners of microenterprises in Denham Town, Kingston, have benefited from equipment valued at $2.8 million towards improving their businesses. The support was provided under the Enterprise Development Project being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) under the...

Managing Director of the National Export-Import Bank of Jamaica (EXIM Bank), Lisa Bell (right), presents a cheque for $170,000 to the Wareika Hill Basic School to assist with the institution’s restoration project. The symbolic cheque was collected by Member of EXIM Bank’s Welfare Committee, Junior Gordon, on Tuesday (December 22) during the Bank’s ‘Carolling in the Courtyard’ event at its head office on Hope Road in Kingston.

PHOTOS: EXIM Bank Makes Donation to The Salvation Army School

The old Mount Salem Police Station in St. James, which is being replaced by a new facility under construction.

Residents Welcome New Police Station Being Built In Mount Salem, St. James

Government Reiterates that Curfew Hours are to be Strictly Observed by All

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe, applauds as Steven Bernard of Somerton All-Age and Infant School in St. James shows off his trophy for winning the essay category of the 2019 JIS Heritage Competition.

JIS Heritage Competition Awards Today

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (left), highlights a point during discussion with (from second left), Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama and his wife, Sulola Onyeama, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, in a lounge at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday (December 21). The Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister, his wife and 130 other passengers arrived on Air Peace’s historic inaugural flight to Jamaica.

5 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Welcomes Historic Flight From Nigeria

Nigerian Airline, Air Peace, made its historic direct flight from Lagos to the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday (December 21). It is the first non-stop flight to the island from Nigeria and is aimed at exploring the possibility of direct round-trip commercial airlift between the two destinations. The flight, with 132 passengers, including Nigeria’s Foreign...

Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent of Police, Gary McKenzie.

5 years ago National Security and Peace

Permit Required For Fireworks

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reminding citizens that the staging of fireworks is illegal without a permit. “As it relates to the use of fireworks or firecrackers, it is against the law unless a permit is granted and no permits will be granted for large-scale fireworks this year [based on entertainment restrictions, in light of the coronavirus pandemic],” Head...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Courtney Williams, now chairs the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP). NATFATIP was established in 2005 by the Government of Jamaica to strengthen the country’s legislative, institutional and operational capacity to combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP).

5 years ago National Security and Peace

Courtney Williams Appointed New Head of NATFATIP

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security (MNS), Courtney Williams, has been appointed Chairman of the National Task Force Against Trafficking in Persons (NATFATIP). Mr. Williams, who succeeds Carol Palmer, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, has committed that under his leadership, every effort will be made to ensure NATFATIP is sufficiently resourced to undertake...

5 years ago Youth

CPFSA Renews Call for Parents/Guardians to Seek Help with Raising their Children

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is renewing its call for parents and guardians experiencing challenges caring for their children, to seek help from the Agency or other parenting support groups. The call is being made following a series of viral videos on social media of children being physically and verbally abused; the most recent involving a child...

5 years ago Housing

NHT Contributions Refund Application Available Online Only

The National Housing Trust, (NHT), wishes to advise its customers that as at January 2021, applications for contributions refund will ONLY be accessible online. As we continue to prioritise the safety of our staff and customers, we will no-longer be accepting applications in-person, at any of our locations. Customers may apply for their refunds via our website www.nht.gov.jm, and also via our mobile...

Youth Mentoring Ministry volunteer, Derrick White (right), hands over care packages to sisters, Judane Drysdale (left) and Fennecia White, during a special ceremony at the Ministry’s Mentoring Centre located in Priory in the parish on Monday (December 21).

5 years ago ChristmasYouth

Youth Mentoring Ministry Donates Care Packages To St. Ann Children

Scores of children across several communities in St. Ann benefited from the donation of care packages under the Youth Mentoring Ministry’s ‘Sharing the Love at Christmas’ initiative. The packages were presented to children living in Priory, St. Ann’s Bay and Bamboo, among other areas, during a special ceremony at the Ministry’s Mentoring Centre located in Priory, on Monday (December 21)....

Officer in Charge of the Fire Prevention Division and Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Emeleo Ebanks.

5 years ago Fire Safety

Do Not Use Sanitisers Near Open Flames – JFB

As citizens prepare for the festive season, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reminding citizens that hand sanitisers should not be used near open flames, as they are flammable. “Recommended sanitisers are usually 70 per cent alcohol and alcohol is a highly flammable chemical. Therefore, sanitisers are not suited for the kitchen or environments where there are open flames,” Officer...