The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has allocated an additional $104 million towards drought mitigation efforts for farmers. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement during a statement to the House of Representatives on Wednesday (July 19). “To address the challenges of water scarcity and drought caused by climate change, we have initiated a comprehensive programme for the...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is monitoring the uptick in COVID-19 cases and continues to urge persons, particularly the most vulnerable, to take the necessary precautions. “Our message continues to be if you are vulnerable, if you are in doubt, if you are concerned, to see your doctor,” said portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. “There are infection-prevention...

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says there are benefits to be gained if Jamaica’s age of consent is increased to 18 years. This revision would bring it on par with the Child Care and Protection Act, which defines a child as any person under the age of 18, one’s eligibility to vote and obtain a driver’s license, among other things....

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Governments of Jamaica and the United States continue to enjoy strong and positive diplomatic relations. She gave this assurance against the background of recent media reports of a “diplomatic row” between the countries, which she has discounted. Senator Johnson Smith said in accordance with diplomatic...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says drivers of public passenger vehicles (PPV) who commit serious infractions that leave owners in trouble, should not be allowed to easily get another PPV vehicle to operate. “The driver cannot cause the problem and then leave the owner [of the vehicle] with the problem and migrate [to another PPV...

The Government will be spending US$2 million to purchase a computerised tomography (CT) machine for the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH). The machine is expected to be delivered by September. Addressing today’s (July 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said Cabinet gave approval for the procurement of...

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 18), approved a further 60-day extension of the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) in seven areas across Jamaica. They are Denham Town, West Kingston; Norwood and Mount Salem, St. James; Greenwich Town, Parade Gardens and August Town in St. Andrew, and Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. In a statement to the House, Deputy Prime Minister...