An additional 22,800 streetlights will be installed across the country over the next two years, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. “There are 228 municipal divisions in Jamaica. Each of them will get 50 streetlights installed each year,” the Minister said. He was making his contribution to the 2025-26 Sectoral Debate in the House of...

A 50th anniversary commemorative plaque in recognition of the Industrial Disputes Tribunal’s (IDT) contribution to Jamaica’s labour relations framework, was unveiled by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Thursday (May 29). The unveiling ceremony was held at the IDT’s Ellesmere Road offices in Kingston. The milestone marks five decades of dedicated service in promoting industrial...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is taking a comprehensive approach to curbing praedial larceny, implementing stricter penalties, increasing manpower through training, and establishing a dedicated Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) unit for agriculture-related offences. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, outlined the measures during Post-Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Wednesday...

Scores of persons gathered at the Celebration Church in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (May 29) for prayer and worship as they asked for God’s blessings for the nation’s children and their families. The National Day of Prayer was organised by the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) as part of activities in observance of Child Month in May. In attendance...

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, says he is optimistic about the major development projects on the horizon for the Trelawny capital, which continues to undergo significant economic transformation. Addressing more than 200 Rotarians from across the Caribbean during a Rotary District 7027 Conference Cruise at the Falmouth Artisan Village on Tuesday, May 7, Mr. Gager outlined an ambitious vision...

Late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, was celebrated for his pivotal role in building Jamaica, on the 95th anniversary of his birth. Mr. Seaga’s life and work of took centre stage during a floral tribute and ceremony on Wednesday (May 28) at National Heroes Park in Kingston. Among the participants were Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon....

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government continues to strengthen the partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). “For too long, this partnership has suffered under the weight of uninvestment, misalignment, and mistrust. We are determined to change that, not through rhetoric but through real and tangible effect,” the Minister said. “I feel comfortable and pleased...