The Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) is to undertake the development of 14,000 housing solutions out of the national target of 70,000. To date, the entity has achieved approximately 4,000 housing starts. Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 16). “Over...

A total of 173 secondary-level institutions across the island will be provided with 10,000 laptops, valued at $4.3 million, to outfit their computer laboratories. The initiative is being undertaken by E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJAM). The devices will assist students in preparing for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and also help in developing...

Jamaica has an opportunity to satisfy some of the regional demand for aggregates, says Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness. Delivering his 2023/24 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives, on March 16, Mr. Holness noted that the demand has expanded significantly, as a result of the closure of large quarries serving the North American market. He also...

Effective April 1, 2023, the flat rate for the minimum weekly pension will increase by 74 per cent, moving from $1,700 to $3,000. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure in his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16), where he announced improved benefits under the National Insurance Scheme...

The Government will continue to strengthen the country’s legislative framework under Plan Secure Jamaica. Plan Secure Jamaica provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to tackling crime and ensuring a safe and secure society. Making his contribution in the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 16, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the Enhanced Security...

Five hundred fifth and sixth-form graduates who have not matriculated to tertiary studies will benefit from a one-year special internship in government entities and companies of private-sector partners. They will also get a monthly stipend of $70,000, said Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as he made his 2023/24 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives, on Thursday...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a 30 per cent cut in renewal fees for public passenger vehicles (PPVs). He said that the support, which will last for one year, will benefit route taxi, hackney carriage, rural stage carriage and contract carriers. The Prime Minister, who was making his contribution to the 2023/2024 Budget Debate in the...