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The Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters in Trelawny.

Prime Minister Underscores the Benefits of Maximising Tourism and Allied Sector Linkages

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the local tourism industry’s reliance on imports can be significantly reduced if linkages forged between the hospitality and other sectors are maximised. Mr. Holness, who was delivering the main address during the...

Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis, addresses the audience at the annual Elderly Treat and Health Fair on December 13 at Gordon House. Approximately 100 elderly persons who reside at Mark Lane and surrounding communities, downtown Kingston, received care packages containing food items and toiletries. The annual event returned this year after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PHOTOS: Gordon House Treats the Elderly

Community Development Coordinator, Scientific Research Council (SRC), Yanique Rodgers.

More Communities to Benefit from SRC’s Free Agro-Processing Training

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses a ceremony to officially open the renovated Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann on December 8.

$23 Million in Renovations at Seville Heritage Park

Radiographer at the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC), Andreanna Thompson (right), points out features of equipment handed over by the Culture, Health, Arts, Science and Education (CHASE) Fund, during a ceremony at the hospital in St. Andrew on Tuesday (December 12). Looking on (from left) are Chairman of the BHC, Kenneth Benjamin; Chief Executive Officer of the CHASE Fund, W. Billy Heaven; and Chairman of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), Wentworth Charles.

Bustamante Hospital Gets C-Arm and Laparoscopy Machines Valued at $46 Million

2 years ago Finance & Public Service

BGLC Office to Close on December 15

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is advising the public that its office, located at 78cef Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10, will be closed on Friday, December 15 to facilitate a staff event. Regular operations will resume on Monday, December 18, at 8:30 a.m. The BGLC apologises for any inconvenience resulting from the closure. The BGLC is the regulator...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses Wednesday’s (December 13) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

2 years ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentForeign Affairs

Senator Samuda to Make Statement on Jamaica’s Participation in COP28

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, is expected to make a ministerial statement this week on Jamaica’s participation in the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28). The announcement was made by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon....

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 12).

2 years ago Get the Facts

House Commences Debate on Amendments to the Domestic Violence Act

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 12), commenced the debate on the amendments to the Domestic Violence Act. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the Act, along with others, was the subject of review by a Joint Select Committee. The Committee recommended a comprehensive review of the Act to update it to current realities...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (December 13) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

2 years ago EducationYouth

Education Ministry Introduces Behaviour Change Support for Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth has introduced a behaviour change support model for students, aimed at ensuring that their basic and mental health, safety, security, and behavioural and nutritional needs are met. Rollout of the Behaviour Change Support Services for Students in primary and secondary schools will begin in the new school term in January 2024. In secondary schools,...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 12).

2 years ago National Security and PeacePress Release

House Approves 180-Day Extension of Seven Zones of Special Operations

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 12), approved a 180-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven areas across Jamaica, which will all expire on June 25, 2024. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar, in Westmoreland. On November...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses Tuesday’s (December 12) official unveiling of the George Stiebel Bust at Devon House in Kingston. Devon House was the residence of George Stiebel, who became Jamaica’s first black millionaire.

2 years ago Culture

PHOTOS: Official Unveiling of the George Stiebel Bust at Devon House

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses Tuesday’s (December 12) official unveiling of the George Stiebel Bust at Devon House in Kingston. Devon House was the residence of George Stiebel, who became Jamaica’s first black millionaire.

Map of Lucea traffic changes in December 2023

2 years ago Works / Construction

Major Traffic Changes for Lucea, Hanover

In a bid to reduce the level of congestion in the town of Lucea, Hanover, there will be major traffic changes, ahead of the festive season. Effective Thursday, December 14, 2023, the Willie Delisser Drive, in Lucea, Hanover will be converted from a one-way traffic system to now accommodate two lanes of traffic, travelling in either direction. Congestion has been...