Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets newly appointed Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Caribbean Country Department General Manager and Country Representative for Jamaica, Tariq Alli, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, on Wednesday (September 28).

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has lauded the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee for nearly 30 years of service to the City of Montego Bay and parish of St. James. In a message delivered by Information Officer at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, DC, Derrick Scott, to the Committee’s ‘Dance for Health’ fundraiser at...

The National Water Commission (NWC) will be embarking on a pump replacement project, which, along with the installation of renewable energy systems, will generate significant savings for the entity. “We will be making a large capital investment in our pumping systems to ensure that the worst ones are changed out first,” said Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is undertaking a rapid assessment to ascertain the full extent of the impact of the rains from Tropical Storm Ian, as well as to determine the need for additional remedial measures. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on September 28. “The very preliminary...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is pledging to work with its regional partners to promote a culture of enterprise where new technologies can be developed to facilitate greener shipping. MAJ Director General, Rear Admiral Peter Brady, gave the commitment in his message to mark World Maritime Day, which will be observed on Thursday (September 29) under the theme ‘New...

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Assistant Director, Dr. Jarbas Barbosa da Silva Jr., was on Wednesday (September 28), elected as the entity’s new Director. He was elected by delegates of PAHO Member States participating in the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference, being held in the United States (US) capital, Washington, DC, from September 26 to 30. Dr. Barbosa, a Brazilian,...

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has resumed the printing of free birth certificates, following the replenishment of its security paper stock. A week ago, the agency had to suspend the printing of the first free birth certificate and limited the maximum number of copies for which persons could apply and pay. This was due to supply chain logistical challenges sparked...