Residents of New Longville in Clarendon North Central can once again enjoy some of the services of the Post and Telecommunications Department from their own postal agency. The relocated New Longville Postal Agency was officially opened by Information Minister and Member of Parliament, Hon. Robert Morgan, on Thursday (August 17), at its new home, the Beulah All-Age School. For roughly...

The Ministry of Education and Youth continues to boost its special education programmes as well as provide the resources and support needed to the families. Responding to questions during Wednesday`s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe, said that no child or parent who reaches out for assistance will...

Jamaica is estimated to have recorded gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.9 per cent for the first six months of 2023, between January and June. Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during the agency’s digital press conference on Thursday (August 17). He informed that the Services Industry grew by 3.5 per cent,...

Medical supplies and equipment worth US$80,000.00 were handed over to the Percy Junor Hospital, in Clarendon, on August 16. This was done by Dr. Beverlyn Allen, Vice President of the Jamaica Nurses Association of Florida and a team comprising members of the Kiwanis Club of Kendall, South Dade, Rachel Dixon Memorial Fund, in collaboration with Dinthill Past Students’ Association. “Every...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) reopened the doors of the Buff Bay Tax Office at its new location Shop #1, Sam’s Plaza, 7 Thompson Avenue, Buff Bay Portland on Thursday August 3, 2023. The new location which operates Mon. – Wed. (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) and Thurs. – Fri. (8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) to the public, provides improved service...

The economy is estimated to have grown by 1.5 per cent during the April to June 2023 quarter, compared with the corresponding period last year. Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, made the disclosure during the agency’s digital press conference on Thursday (August 17). Dr. Henry said the out-turn for the review quarter largely reflected increased...

Along with its unique visitor attractions, Jamaica stands among the “ideal locations” to operate businesses, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge. Mr. Terrelonge, who spoke during a recent virtual meeting with the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council members, said as they promote Jamaica as a place for leisure, they should...