Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that Cabinet will on Monday (Nov. 20) discuss additional allocations that are to be made to continue recovery efforts in the aftermath of the recent heavy rains. “We have made some allocations already in the budget. We made some reserves in the budget to be able to address these kinds of events....

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will turn the spotlight on men’s well-being and mental health, with the staging of a banner event on Wednesday (Nov. 22) to mark International Men’s Day (IMD) 2023. Some 150 participants are expected to attend the event, which will be held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston under the theme:...

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) is seeking the input of citizens on the advertising and marketing guidelines being proposed for gambling and gambling related products in Jamaica. A public consultation is being undertaken via electronic survey and an in-person session is scheduled for Monday (Nov. 20) at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel in Kingston, where various stakeholder...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left), peruses a document with President of the National Secondary Students Council, Cavan Lewis at the National Student Leaders Installation Ceremony held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on November 16.

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the closing ceremony for the Improved Forest Management and Livelihoods for a Better Jamaica project on Friday (November 17) at the Forestry Department’s Constant Spring Road headquarters. The project aimed to promote the participation of civil society in the forestry sector, notably...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising citizens to only rely on the responsible authorities for information during emergencies. “We want to say to persons, at all times just exhibit responsibility. Give the correct information and rely on the authorities,” said Acting Director General of ODPEM, Richard Thompson, during an interview with JIS News. He pointed...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Willams (right), addresses Members of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament, Paulette Hamilton (left) and Mark Pawsey, at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices on November 10. Occasion was a courtesy call by members of the UK Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.