Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Jamaica’s creative industry has the potential to exponentially grow the economy and create jobs. She noted that the industry is already an alternative to traditional sectors which drive gross domestic product (GDP). “So the creative economy is, therefore, alive and kicking, and we must not only punch but stamp...

Approximately $1.9 billion has been allocated to continue work under the Essex Valley Irrigation Infrastructure Development Programme in the upcoming fiscal year. Details of the provision are contained in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, which was recently tabled in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke. Implemented in April 2017,...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third right), unveils the sign symbolising the commissioning into service of the Glenwood Springs Community Wi-Fi in Clarendon North Western on Wednesday (February 21). Sharing the moment (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Member of Parliament, Clarendon North Western, Phillip Henriques; Councillor-Caretaker, Ritchies Division,...

A total of 120 government facilities, including 50 public buildings, will be retrofitted with energy efficient lighting during the new financial year. The work will be done under the Energy Management and Efficiency Programme (EMEP), which has been allocated $713.3 million in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. Being implemented by the Ministry of Science,...

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration, particularly in addressing challenges linked to accessing and mobilising climate finance for CARICOM Member States. The MoU was signed at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 21) by DBJ Acting Managing Director, David...

Jamaica Day activities are closely aligned to the Ministry of National Security’s Liv Gud anti-violence campaign. The Day is being celebrated on February 23, and the Ministry of Education and Youth affirms that the positive values and attitudes of what it means to be Jamaican are part of efforts to move away from deviant behaviours in the society. Jamaica Day...

Some 3,200 households in Lancewood, Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth, are set to benefit from a reliable water supply. This following Wednesday’s (February 21) commissioning into service of the $5.4 million Middle Quarters Greater Water Supply system, which will serve the community, by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. The Middle Quarters Greater Water Supply Project, which was completed in...