Work is expected to get under way shortly on the establishment of a water supply system in Norwood, St. James, which will provide improved and reliable access to potable water for thousands of residents in the community. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, after a...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, makes a presentation to veteran advocate for domestic workers’ rights, Shirley Pryce, during the labour relations awards banquet held on Friday, May 18, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Sandals Dunn’s River property in St. Ann is a fitting tribute to the late former chairman and founder of Sandals, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, whom he hailed  as a dreamer and doer. Mr. Holness, who was  delivering the main address at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the 260-room hotel in Mammee Bay...

The Government is committed to protecting the rights of workers including ensuring that they have proper salaries, improved working conditions and increased benefits. This was stated by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, while addressing the 2023 National Workers’ Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Service at the Church of the Open Bible, Washington Boulevard, St. Andrew...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) presents the winning trophy in the 'Just Medz It' jingle competition to Vere Technical High School. Accepting are Head Boy, O'Neil Grant, and Head Girl, Derricka Wolf, while Acting Principal, O'Neil Lewin, shares the moment. The awards ceremony was held at the institution in Clarendon on May 19. The jingle competition...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), explains features of the new banknotes commemorating Jamaica 60th anniversary to Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom, the Rt. Hon. James Cleverly, following the Jamaica-United Kingdom strategic dialogue at the Ministry’s downtown Kingston offices on May 19. At left is...

Comprehensive soil surveys are underway in two parishes, the results of which will inform national action to promote sustainable land use and management practices for agriculture and infrastructure development. Currently, soil assessments are being conducted at the Holland Estate and Ginger Hill in St. Elizabeth, as well as Lowe River in Trelawny, which are the pilot areas for the project....