The commissioning of the Macka Hill Pipeline Replacement Project in St. Mary Southeast now provides residents of the community and adjoining areas, with greater access to a reliable water supply. The $31 million investment was officially commissioned into service by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, and other stakeholders,...

Student participation in the annual Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) festival of the performing arts remains high. Acting JCDC Executive Director, Marjorie Leyden-Kirton, told JIS News that student involvement is back to pre-pandemic levels, as schools are eager to return to the national stage. She said there have been close to 7,000 entries for the various competitions this year. “My...

Late Jamaican basketballer, Simone Edwards, has been hailed as the “perfect example” of individuals who have not allowed their humble beginnings to prevent them from attaining success. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the comment while addressing a Service of Thanksgiving for the former national women’s basketball team representative, at the University of Technology (UTech)...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging customers to ensure that contracts for products and services being obtained, especially with financial institutions, are fully understood before entering into any agreement. “Whether it is a micro credit lending agency, commercial bank, credit union or a mortgage, ensure that you understand fully what you are getting into. Ask all the important questions...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the motoring public that a section of the Trout Hall to Grantham main road, Clarendon will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 16. The road will be closed in the vicinity of the old orange orchard in order to facilitate emergency drainage repairs. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Southern Region, Howard Hendriks says...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will make his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16). He is expected to highlight accomplishments and speak on matters relating to housing, water, the environment, national security, among other national imperatives. The Prime Minister’s presentation comes against the background of Jamaica’s full recovery from...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), shakes hands with French Economic Counsellor, Stephan Dubost (left), while Ambassador of France in Jamaica, His Excellency Olivier Guyonvarch, looks on. Occasion was a meeting at OPM on March 15, to discuss the continued cooperation on areas of sustainable development between France and...