Registration is still open for participation in the 2023 Geographic Information System (GIS) Day Exposition, being hosted by the National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. The Exposition, being held on Wednesday, November 15 at the University of the West Indies, Mona Assembly Hall, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., forms part...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the Government’s intention to create a new urban space for Hanover to drive the future development of the parish. Speaking at an Ecumenical Worship Service held at the St. Mary’s Parish Church in Lucea on November 12 to kick-start celebrations for Hanover's 300th year as a parish, Mr. Holness said the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging persons who have information about the killing of seven-year-old Justin Perry and nine-year-old Nahcoliva to come forward and tell what they know. He said that the deaths of the children must not go in vain. “If the people of Salt Spring are really serious about bringing this matter to some form...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is saddened and concerned about the innocent loss of lives, particularly children, stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Middle East. Mr. Holness made the comments while responding to questions posed during a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “On the situation in the Middle East between Israel and...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says trade unions should leverage their influence to shape public policy. Dr. Morris Dixon further stated that trade unions should advocate for social systems that support lifelong learning, provide social security nets for transitional periods, and...

Caribbean countries have been encouraged to follow the best practices employed by other territories when integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into their power distribution networks. Regional Mobile Electric Advisor for GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) and the NDC-TEC project, Antonio Sealy, said the islands should focus on the challenges and opportunities in the adoption of EVs. He was speaking to...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses congregants during the Jamaica Independent Schools Association’s (JISA) National Church Service on Sunday (November 12). The service was held at the Kingston Open Bible Church under the theme: ‘Innovate and Ignite - Shaping the Future Together’.