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Residents and visitors to May Pen can now access free public Wi-Fi, courtesy of the Universal Service Fund (USF).

Wi-Fi Hotspot launched in May Pen

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has launched a new public Wi-Fi hotspot in May Pen, Clarendon, to help residents and visitors access the Internet. “For the current financial year, May Pen Square is the first public Wi-Fi hotspot that we...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), congratulates Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., after presenting him with the Instrument of Office, at the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).

Minister Charles Jr. says providing affordable housing solutions will be a key priority

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), is congratulated by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, on taking the Oath of Office at King’s House on Sunday (September 13).

Senator Samuda says he is ready to continue serving

Universal Service Fund (USF) logo.

USF invites PATH students to apply for tertiary scholarships

Newly installed Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (centre), is robed by former Mayor, Homer Davis (right), at an installation ceremony, held on Sunday (September 13), at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square, St. James. Observing (at left) is Chief Executive Officer at the St. James Municipal Corporation, Gerald Lee.

Montego Bay gets new Mayor

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens as new Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, takes his Oath of Office at the swearing-in ceremony, held at King’s House, on Sunday (September 13).

6 years ago AgricultureFisheries

New Minister of Agriculture wants more young people in the sector

Newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, wants to see more young people involved in farming as a viable business, a stronger agricultural research and development framework, and an increase in the island’s agricultural export offerings. Providing much-needed assistance to fisherfolk and equipping them with the necessary tools and skills to improve their livelihood are also on...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

COVID-19 Clinical Management Summary for Sunday, September 13, 2020

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL NOTES Confirmed Cases 162 3,933 SEX CLASSIFICATION Males 70 1,759 Females 91 2,156 Under Investigation 1 18 AGE RANGE 2 to 89 years 13 days to 97 years PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES St. Catherine 74 1,016 Kingston...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, second right) and Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (front, second left) are flanked by Ministers of Government, following the swearing-in ceremony at King’s House on September 13.

6 years ago Parliament

Ministers and Attorney-General Take Oath of Office

Fourteen Ministers of Government and the Attorney-General were sworn into office on Sunday (Sept 13), during a ceremony at King’s House. Those taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office were: Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett; Minister...

6 years ago Office of the Prime Minister

New Slate of Cabinet Ministers Named

Consequent on the General Elections held on September 3, 2020, the Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has today (September 11) announced that the following Ministers and the Attorney General will be appointed. The Cabinet Ministers (other than those already sworn in) and the Attorney General will take the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office during a...

6 years ago Finance & Public Service

Third quarter tax payments due September 15

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding business persons that monthly Statutory Deductions and quarterly Income Tax/Statutory Payments are due on September 14 and 15, 2020 respectively for the following: Statutory Deductions (S01) for August Estimated Corporate Income Tax (3rd quarter) Self Employed Statutory Payments (3rd quarter) Business persons are being encouraged to use TAJ’s online service option as it accommodates...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the weekly digital Coronavirus (COVID-19) Conversations press briefing, at the Ministry

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Recovered COVID-19 patients encouraged to donate blood

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is appealing to persons who have recovered from the coronavirus (COVID-19), to donate blood to assist in the treatment of patients who are fighting the virus. The Minister’s appeal is in support of a call by the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) for COVID-19 survivors to donate blood,...

National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry readjusts how COVID-19 patients are discharged

Jamaicans could see an increase in the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) recoveries in coming days as the Ministry of Health and Wellness readjusts how patients are discharged. National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr, said patients will no longer need two negative COVID-19 tests before being discharged and classified as recovered. “In the early part of the outbreak you had to...