Latest

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), with outgoing Custos for Clarendon, William Shagoury (left), and His Worship the Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Winston Maragh, at a Christmas tree-lighting and carol ceremony at Independence Park, May Pen, Clarendon, on December 13.

PM Encourages Jamaicans to Remain Vigilant and Observe Safety Practices

Members of the public are being urged to remain vigilant and observe safety practices as they make their Christmas preparations. The call comes from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who has appealed to all Jamaicans, particularly motorists, to...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaking at the National Forestry Conference held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, earlier this month. Seated (at right) is Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley Henry.

Local Forestry Businesses Urged to Implement Sustainable Practices Ahead of EU Measure

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right) cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Office Complex in Lucea, Hanover, on Wednesday (December 14). He is joined by (from left) Parish Board Chairman RADA, Hanover, Lionel Myrie; Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Franklin Witter; Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels and Acting Chief Executive Officer of RADA, Winston Simpson.

New State-of-the-Art Rada Office Opens In Lucea

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw (right), unveils a plaque signaling the opening of the new Departures Retail Area at the Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James, on December 14. Assisting the Minister is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe.

New Departures Retail Area Opens at the Sangster International Airport

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press conference at his offices in New Kingston on Thursday (December 15).

Don’t Abandon Relatives at Hospital This Christmas– Dr. Tufton

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Hospitals Under Stress from Road Crashes

Drivers are being implored to take extra care on the roads during the holiday season to prevent crashes that could land them in hospital with severe injuries. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the call while addressing the end-of-year press conference at the Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (December 15). He said that hospitals come...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, DPhil, MP

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Reaches Staff Level Agreement with the IMF

Jamaica is experiencing a robust economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. After economic growth of 8.2% in the last fiscal year and a projection of 4.5% for this fiscal year, economic output is expected to attain pre-COVID levels by 2023. Unemployment is lower today than it was prior to the pandemic and our debt to GDP ratio is also lower...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), addresses the launch of Jamaica’s new series of banknotes at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) on Wednesday (December 15). Others pictured (from left) are Country Director (Caribbean), De La Rue, Gareth Evans; and BOJ Deputy Governor, Natalie Haynes.

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Embarking on Sensitisation Campaign for New Banknotes

The Government, through the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), will be embarking on a public education campaign to sensitise Jamaicans about the new series of printed banknotes, which is now in the country. Speaking during Thursday’s (December 15) launch of the notes at the BOJ’s headquarters in downtown Kingston, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke,...

National Epidemiologist (Acting), Dr. Ardene Harris, addressing the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ end-of-year press conference in Kingston on Thursday (December 15).

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged Take Precautions Against the Flu

Jamaicans are being urged to take precautions against the Influenza (flu) virus. National Epidemiologist (Acting), Dr. Ardene Harris, in making the call, said that since the start of the flu season in October, there has been an increase in hospital admissions for acute respiratory infections among children aged six months to four years old. The flu season will continue until...

3 years ago Finance & Public Service

New Banknotes Unveiled

Jamaica’s new banknotes have arrived and are slated for phased release into circulation in 2023. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, unveiled the printed polymer notes during a press conference at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) on Thursday (December 15). “These notes are quite different from the notes that exist today. They feel different,...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) monthly meeting on Tuesday (December 13), at its downtown Kingston offices.

3 years ago DevelopmentLocal Government

Mayor Outlines Development Projects for City Next Year

Plans for the upcoming year include more sustainable development projects and renovations taking place across the City, says Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams. “I am excited for the next phase of our strategic development plans and what our redeveloped and transformed city will be like in years to come,” the Mayor said, at the- monthly meeting of the...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left) and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), unveil a sign to mark the official opening of the Coore’s Ferry FESCO Service Station on Mandela Highway on December 13. Also sharing the occasion (from left) are Managing Director, Coore

3 years ago Energy

FESCO Officially Opens New Service Station on Mandela Highway

The Future Energy Source Company Limited (FESCO) has expanded its network to 18 service stations across the island, the most recent being the Coore's Ferry FESCO Service Station on the Mandela Highway in Kingston. Since the company began operating its dealer-owned stations in February 2013, it has made a remarkable transformation and is currently valued at $2.8 billion. Minister of...