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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).

Support for Farmers Impacted by Dry Conditions

The Government is providing support to farmers affected by the current drought conditions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has been “very active” in supplying farmers with water. “A number...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).

Gov’t Introducing Strategies to Boost the Overseas Work Programme

National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents a drum to Acting Vice Principal, Kingston High School, Sashauna Gordon (left) and grade-seven student, Kimani Davis. Occasion was the handover of musical instruments, valued at over $1 million, by the Ministry through its Music, Sports, and Technology (MST) Initiative, at the school’s location at 172 King Street on Tuesday (April 9).

National Security Ministry Donates Musical Instruments to Kingston High School

Free Health Check-Ups for Residents of Westmoreland on April 19

Recipients of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) 15th anniversary tertiary scholarships Brittney Munroe (left) and Shanique Davidson. The presentation was made at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Kingston in 2018.

PATH Top Achievers to Be Recognised on April 11

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PM Announces $150 Million Allocation to Alleviate Drought Conditions

The Government has allocated $150 million to facilitate the trucking of water and procurement and distribution of a limited amount of polyethylene tanks to communities that are experiencing water challenges due to the current dry conditions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9). He said that most of...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left) consults with Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams during Tuesday’s (April 9) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting held at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Kingston Mayor Pledges Bipartisan Approach to Decision-Making

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, says a bipartisan approach to decision-making will be taken to arrive at a consensus that will best serve the citizens of Kingston and St. Andrew. “The approach will involve us consulting with the Opposition,” he said. Mayor Swaby was addressing the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation held at 24...

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake.

2 years ago National Security and Peace

JCF Reports Significant Reduction in Major Crimes

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a significant reduction in several categories of major crime during the first quarter of 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023. “Notably, murders have decreased by 13 per cent, shootings are down by four per cent, and rape cases have declined by 38 per cent,” said Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

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Minister Bartlett Leads Jamaica’s Delegation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024 in Miami

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett departed the island this morning for Miami, Florida, to lead Jamaica’s delegation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024, the cruise industry’s premier annual event. The conference, which runs from April 8-11, is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees and more than 600 exhibitors. It serves as a critical platform for stakeholders to engage on the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), shares a light moment with the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Veira (centre) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Harold Davis, during the agency’s ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ event held recently at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston.

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JBDC CEO Urges Strategic Partnerships to Support MSMEs

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, has highlighted the need for the strengthening of partnerships to foster the growth and success of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Such collaboration involves government, corporations and MSME stakeholders. “As we enter into the new Budget year, we are looking forward to [forging] even stronger relationships,” she...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses today’s (April 9) monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston.

2 years ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

$34-Million Road Patching Programme to Be Undertaken by KSAMC

A $34-million road-patching programme is slated to get under way in sections of Kingston and St. Andrew. Making the announcement at today’s (April 9) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston, Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said work will be done on at least one road in each of...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne (third right), share a photo opportunity with participants during Tuesday’s (April 9) launch of the 2024 National Budget Secondary School Tour at St. Catherine High School. Sharing the moment (from left) are a student of St. Catherine School and Principal, Marlon Campbell; Principal of St. Jago High School, Collette Feurtado-Pryce; and student. The tour is an initiative of the Finance Ministry.

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13 Institutions to Benefit from National Budget School Tour

Students at 13 institutions are poised to benefit from the 2024 National Budget Secondary School Tour, which runs from April 9 to 30. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, the tour aims to sensitise students about the national Budget and the Ministry’s role and function. Addressing Tuesday’s (April 9) launch at St. Catherine High School, State...