Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, says the National Identification System (NIDS) Project has been very integral to building out the underlying public key infrastructure to support secure online services. “The NIDS project has supported the rollout of e-passports and the Electronic immigration gates (e-gates), which are now fully operational at Sangster International Airport, and has assisted greatly in...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (left), is in discussion with Director, International Labour Organization (ILO) Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, Joni Musabayana (right), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices on March 20. Others present (from second left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden and Senior...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that at the completion of the section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) that leads to Morant Bay, the roadway will be officially named ‘The Right Excellent Paul Bogle Highway’. He made the announcement during his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March...

The Government intends to commence the Port Antonio Bypass Project in the new fiscal year, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking today (March 21) during the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, Mr. Holness said that the bypass will unfold in two phases. “Phase 1 is from Norwich to Turtle Crawl Harbour (7 km) and...

The toll-free period for use of the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) is being extended to July 1, 2024. The announcement was made by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives today (March 21). He said that the extension...

The Government’s multifaceted approach to tackling crime, including social transformational initiatives, strategic investments in technology and infrastructure and legislative changes, is yielding dividends, with a sharp reduction in major crimes to record the country’s lowest rate in 24 years. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, underscored this while making his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), shakes hands with President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), Wayne Chen (second left), during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (March 20). Accompanying Mr. Chen are JEF Vice President, Bernita Locke, and Secretary, Silvera Castro.