The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ study on salt consumption practices of Jamaicans, which is being undertaken in partnership with the Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR), is set to commence in the first quarter of next year. The $13.5-million research project also involves collaboration with the University of the West Indies (UWI), and is intended to provide contextual information...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Jamaica will pursue the inscription of other elements to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Representative List contains elements that demonstrate the diversity of a country’s cultural heritage and raises awareness about its importance “We were successful in having the Reggae music of Jamaica...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that all office parties related to the Government or its agencies and departments are prohibited, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He made the announcement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on December 15. The Prime Minister informed that the Cabinet Secretary has written to all Permanent Secretaries, who will...

The National Water Commission has made a major technological leap in its telephone communication system that will significantly improve the information and communication experience of its customers. Starting tomorrow, December 17, 2020, the highly advanced Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system will be available when persons call the Contact Centre. When persons dial the NWC’s toll-free...

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (December 15) tabled the National Identification and Registration Act, 2020, which makes provisions for a voluntary and secure National Identification System (NIDS) for Jamaica. The legislation has been referred to a Joint Select Committee of Parliament for detailed review. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Prime Minster Holness said the identification...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the return of British Airways flights to Montego Bay, after an 11-year hiatus, sends a strong signal that tourism recovery in Jamaica is well on the way He was speaking at a ceremony at the Sangster International Airport on Saturday (December 12) to welcome the Boeing 777 flight from London Gatwick with 332...

The Government, through its agencies, will be implementing three major technology initiatives aimed at increasing access to the Internet and electronic educational content for students living in rural and inner-city communities. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 15), Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the Government will be making investments to provide the...