More than 200,000 residents across the Portmore Municipality are expected to benefit from improved sewage facilities, as work gets underway on the approximately $2.3 billion Portmore Sewage Project. The works, to be undertaken by contractors, Surrey Paving and Aggregate Company Limited, over a 45-month period, involves the decommissioning of the five existing wastewater treatment plants, which are in an advanced...

The St. James Police will be increasing its presence on the streets to ensure the safety of citizens as they go about their various activities during the busy Christmas season. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in charge of St. James, Egbert Parkins, informed that 35 additional personnel will be deployed starting next week and they will provide 24-hour coverage from...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has made a call for Jamaicans to show greater care for the country’s senior citizens. The Minister, who was speaking at a Christmas fair held on December 11, at the Golden Age Home in Kingston, stated that the society will be judged by how it treats its elderly. He said the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says the Government continues to push the public-private partnership (PPP) agenda, as the country moves towards realizing its National Development Plan. He emphasized that if Jamaica is to become a place to live, work, raise families, and do business, as set out in Vision 2030, the economy must be transformed into...

The House of Representatives, on December 10, passed legislation to combat the establishment of unlawful financial organisations commonly known as ponzi or pyramid schemes. Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, who piloted the Securities (Amendment) Act, said the Bill addresses issues, which have emerged since the last round of comprehensive legislative changes to improve financial regulations, as...

The Jones Town Primary School, located in the heart of the South St. Andrew community, has benefitted from much-needed repairs through the Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP). The work, which was undertaken at a cost of some $6 million, improved the physical infrastructure and aesthetics of the 100-year old institution, which serves the community and surrounding areas. Chairman of the...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, is encouraging further serious scientific research into medical marijuana, citing its potential to earn billions. The Minister noted that Jamaica has not kept pace with scientific research and development of products from the marijuana plant, despite pioneering the first commercial product from ganja in the form of Cannasol, a treatment...