On World Food Day, October 20, the focus will be on the millions of people worldwide who cannot afford a healthy diet, and the need for regular access to nutritious food. Jamaica will join the rest of the world in observing the Day, and Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said local celebrations will centre around a...

A total of 440 land titles have been delivered to first-time landowners in St. Elizabeth by the National Land Agency (NLA) under the Government’s Systematic Land Registration (SLR) programme. Market Research and Public Relations Officer at the NLA, Rasheeda Campbell, said that 1,300 titles have been prepared for residents of the parish. An initial 35 titles were handed over in...

President of the Crown Council of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie (left) speaks with Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding during a courtesy call at Mr. Golding’s office on West King’s House Road in Kingston on Tuesday (October 18).

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), turns on a tap symbolising the official commissioning of the National Water Commission (NWC) newly upgraded Sligoville water system in St. Catherine, on October 13. Looking on (from second left) are Member of Parliament, St. Catherine North Central, Natalie Neita-Garvey; Councillor, Sligoville...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), emphasises a point in discussion with Founding Chief Executive Officer for the Ontario Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat and former Ontario Education Commissioner in Canada, Dr. Avis Glaze, during a courtesy call at the Ministry's offices, in Kingston, on Tuesday (October 18). Dr. Glaze is also a member of the Jamaica Character...

Revenues from total exports amounted to US$801 million during the first half of 2022 (between January and June), representing an increase of 2.3 per cent relative to the comparable 2021 period. Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy, gave the figures while providing an update on the International Merchandise Trade for January to June 2022, during the Institute’s...

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting that the economy grew by 4.8 per cent over the April to June 2022 quarter, compared to the corresponding period in 2021. This was attributed to a 7.2 per cent increase in the Services Industries, despite a two per cent decline in the Goods Producing Industries. The details were provided by STATIN’s...