The National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) for Jamaica, which is being prepared by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), is expected to be ready by mid-2019. The National Strategy will provide a more coordinated approach in producing and disseminating data and is intended to facilitate greater harmonisation among agencies that produce statistics, reducing duplication, and enabling the...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging court staff to deliver quality service to customers, in light of the Government’s efforts to provide a first-class justice system. “Once we provide the first-class facilities, we expect that those who work in the courts will provide first-class service. Good customer service must be at the forefront of how we treat citizens...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to providing more affordable housing solutions for residents of St. James as part of a strategy to tackle squatting in the parish. “The National Housing Trust (NHT) has been building solutions. The Estuary, phases one and two, is a major development and there are others as well –...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the new US$1-million bypass for the Three Miles area in Kingston is nearing completion and will be opened soon to the public. In an interview with journalists during a tour of the new road, today (November 23), the Prime Minister said the bypass is about 90 per cent complete. “The road is...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is reiterating his call for members of the public to provide information on criminal activity to the police. “As I continue to say, information is vital to the overall success of operations on the ground. “If you know where the guns are, please do not hesitate to pass on the information to the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says if the economy continues on the current growth trajectory, Jamaica can attain full employment. Speaking at a town hall meeting at Closed Harbour Beach in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (November 22), the Prime Minister said the economy continues to show a positive outlook, with unemployment at an all-time low. In...

Debate on the Road Traffic Act was postponed in the Senate on Friday (November 23) to allow for public education and consultation with stakeholders. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, who moved for the delay, said: “I beg to give notice that further amendments to the Bill shortly, entitled the Road Traffic Act 2018 be considered...