The Postal Corporation of Jamaica Limited has been encouraged to explore partnerships with the private sector, which would allow the postal service to leverage resources and technology to expand its market reach. The charge was given by Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade, at the opening of the Postal Corporation’s Board Retreat, at...

The Government has earmarked $2.8 billion for repairs and upgrades to the national gully network, and for critical flood management works, as the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway. Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the disclosure in his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in...

 

Jamaica is signalling the readiness of the country’s agricultural sector for investments with the staging of the upcoming Jamaica Agribusiness Investment Forum (JAIF). More than 400 persons are expected to attend the event, which will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from September 17 to 19. Under the theme ‘Sustainable Agri-Business: Global Reach, Local Impact’,...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced that Princess Margret Hospital in St. Thomas is being positioned for upgrading to a Type B facility, aligning with the parish’s overall growth trajectory. Dr. Tufton conducted a high-level tour of the hospital on Thursday (May 29) as part of the Ministry’s continued review of healthcare infrastructure across...

 

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...