Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced that effective July 1, sidemen employed by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will receive an increase of 28 per cent in salary. He made the announcement during his address in the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28). “The National Solid...

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has implemented a project to rehabilitate several markets as part of an initiative that will ensure expanded business and orderly spatial management. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2019/20 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 28. He noted that the Falmouth Market...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, was truly a great Jamaican. Mr. Seaga, who was Jamaica's fifth Prime Minister, died in a hospital in the United States today (May 28), where he had been receiving treatment.  He was 89 years old. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Mr. Holness said...

The Government says it is prepared to entertain stakeholder discussions on aspects of the proposed Microcredit Act that are generating some concern. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Administration has no intention of taking a “big stick” approach to the implementation of the legislation’s provisions. Mr. Green was speaking at...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has paid tribute to the former Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Edward Seaga, who passed away today. Minister’s statement follows: “Some people make such a telling impact on people, communities and countries — and Edward Seaga was one of them. He was the kindest, most caring, most brilliant...

With the passing of the Most Honourable Edward Seaga, Jamaica has lost one of its most accomplished nation builders. His contribution to national development spanned more than fifty years from the early 1950s when he conducted research into the social structure and folk culture of both rural communities and Kingston’s city slums. His trailblazing achievements as Minister of Development and...

It is with great sadness that I inform the nation of the passing of the Most Honourable Edward Phillip George Seaga, the fifth Prime Minister of Jamaica. He transitioned today at approximately 1:00 pm Jamaica time. Mr Seaga was receiving treatment in the United States and had his family with him. Today marks his 89th birthday. The family of Mr...