Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica is committed to the fight against the transshipment of illicit drugs and continues to bolster measures to protect the country’s borders. He said the focus is on disrupting transnational criminal networks and their supply chains. “Jamaica is aggressively seeking to strengthen the capacity of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) as a...

The House of Representatives has approved the withdrawal of $282 million from the Capital Development Fund (CDF) to provide budgetary support to the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) for the 2023/24 financial year. It is also proposed that a withdrawal be made from the Fund for the payment of outstanding management fees of $2.5 million to the Development Bank of Jamaica...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reminding livestock owners to stock up on critical supplies for their animals during the rainy season. RADA’s Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer, Francine Webb Lawrence, says farmers should have a checklist for their livestock. “Ensure that you have stocked up at least a week’s supply of feed, medicine and water because,...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (second right), greets Knox College student Dejanae Fagan when students from several educational institutions, as well as members of the executive leadership of the Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment visited King’s House on September 19. At right is Wellness Manager, JADE, Rushana Jarrett.

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reminding farmers to report damage to their property after natural hazards such as hurricanes. Earlier this year, heavy rains caused an estimated $63 million in crop damage in St. Elizabeth alone. An accurate evaluation of damage by storms, hurricanes, floods and periods of heavy rains is crucial to arranging relief efforts by the...

Reform of the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) will be managed by a Steering Committee and will be supported by two technical working groups (TWGs). Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives, on September 19. The Steering Committee will review recommendations, will serve...

The Ministry of Education and Youth has implemented measures to ensure that new teachers are paid in the month of September. A total of 1,155 new teachers have joined the education sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said that under normal circumstances, for a teacher to be paid in a particular month, the employment documents must be submitted by the...