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Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, highlights a point while addressing the Senate during its sitting on Wednesday (August 12).

Senate Approves Resolutions To End SOEs

Members of the Senate on Wednesday (August 12) approved Resolutions to end the States of Public Emergency (SOEs) that are currently in place in sections of the island. The SOEs, which were established in St. James, Hanover, Westmoreland, Eastern Kingston,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, signs a Condolence Book that was opened in memory of late former Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, Mona, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (August 12). Mr. Arthur died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados on July 27. He was 70. Mr. Arthur served as Prime Minister between 1994 and 2008.

PHOTOS: PM Holness signs condolence book for the late former Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, highlights a point while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (Aug. 11).

203,500 Most Vulnerable Students To Receive Back-To-School Grants

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

PAHO Director Says Youth Integral To Fight Against COVID-19

Regional Director, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Dr. Kevin Harvey (right), presents a cheque valued at $411,700 to Administrator, Mary’s Child, Nadia Williams, during a ceremony at the AHF offices in St. Andrew on August 10.

Mary’s Child Receives $411,700 Donation

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a recent digital town hall, where he commended the work of agencies under the Ministry.

6 years ago CommunityLocal Government

Minister McKenzie Commends Staff Of Portfolio Agencies

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended the staff of its portfolio agencies for their role in the national coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The Ministry has direct responsibility for infrastructure development, fire safety and protection, waste management and enforcement, community development and empowerment, social protection, disaster management and mitigation, and local governance. These operations are carried...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. (FILE)

6 years ago CoronavirusEntertainmentLocal Government

Gov’t Tightens Restrictions On Entertainment Events

As of Monday, August 24, the staging of small outdoor events will only be allowed on four specific days as the Government tightens restrictions in light of the continued breaches of established coronavirus (COVID-19) health protocols. Small outdoor events (such as concerts, parties, tailgate parties, round robins, launches and festivals) with the necessary permits will only be allowed on Thursdays,...

Photograph showing a Mourning Dove/ Long-tailed Pea Dove

6 years ago Environment

Game Bird Hunting Season Opens Saturday August 15 2020

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is announcing the dates for the game bird shooting season. The 2020 Game Bird Shooting Season is declared to open on Saturday, August 15, 2020 and close on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Under the Wild Life Protection (Game Birds) (Declaration of Shooting Season) Order, 2020, the season hunting sessions are from sunrise to...

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & Wellness

Jamaica’s COVID-19 cases up to 1,047

Jamaica recorded 16 new COVID-19 cases as at Tuesday (August 11), bringing the total number of confirmed positives for the island to 1,047. Also in the last 24 hours, there have been eight (8) additional recoveries. The total number of recoveries for the island is now at 753 or 71.9%. Jamaica is currently managing 219 or 21% active cases, including...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, clarifies an issue while making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (August 11). In that statement, Mr. Holness announced that the General Election will be held on Thursday, September 3, and that Nomination Day is set for Tuesday, August 18.

6 years ago Election 2020

General Election Set For September 3

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced that the General Election will be held on Thursday, September 3 this year. Mr. Holness has also revealed that Nomination Day will be on Tuesday, August 18. Speaking in the House of Representatives today (August 11), the Prime Minister pointed out that in accordance with the Jamaican Constitution, Parliament is to...

A smart android device and portable printer that will be carried by Traffic police in the Corporate Area to facilitate the electronic issuance of traffic tickets.

6 years ago National Security and PeaceTransport

Traffic Tickets To Be Issued Electronically Soon

In a few weeks, Traffic police in the Corporate Area will be equipped with 100 smart android devices and portable printers to facilitate the electronic issuance of traffic tickets. The devices will also give officers the ability to reference driver and vehicle information, including ticket history, outstanding tickets and warrants. Speaking at the official launch of the handheld ticketing pilot...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated left), signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Country Representative, Department for International Development (DFID), David Osborne (seated right), at the Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (August 11). The agreement, valued at £1,000,000, is intended to strengthen Jamaica’s anti-corruption framework by building the capacity of select institutions to improve accountability and transparency. Witnessing the signing (standing from left) are Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Sancia Bennett Templer; Chief Justice, Bryan Sykes; Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn; and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency, Asif Ahmad.

6 years ago JusticeNational Security and Peace

Jamaica receives £1 Million from UK to strengthen Anti-Corruption Framework

The Ministry of Justice has received funding of £1 million from the United Kingdom’s (UK) Department for International Development (DFID) for continuation of the Unification of Prosecutorial Services Project in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck and Country Representative, DFID, David Osborne, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the support, at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (August...