The Government is developing a national strategy to combat organised crime. The strategy will target key crime producers and create an environment for sustained crime reduction and increased economic growth and prosperity in keeping with Plan Secure Jamaica. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said that organised crime is a major setback for national...

The Government is increasing paid maternity leave from 40 days to three months, and for the first time in the public service, will be introducing paternity leave for fathers of newborns, and family leave for adoptive parents who are bringing a new child into the home. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the...

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has welcomed the newly constructed ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston as a boost to the revitalisation and redevelopment of the busy commercial district. The facility, located on the corner of Ocean Boulevard and King Street is scheduled to open on July 19. “We believe that this is a major step in the...

Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right) converses with Ambassador of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Daojiang Chen during a courtesy call on Tuesday (July 12) at the Ministry’s office in the St. Andrew.

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, signs the condolence book for former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, at the official residence of the Japanese Ambassador in St. Andrew on Tuesday (July 12). The late former Prime Minister died on Friday (July 8) after being shot while giving a campaign...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is now undertaking work in the Buff Bay area of Portland in order to make the commute of several residents more assured, especially in inclement weather. The agency is constructing a detour for the now closed Craig Mill Bridge that leads to the communities of White Hall and Belvedere. The works, which commenced at the...

Local fishers are being urged to desist from illegal and unsustainable practices that hinder the growth of Jamaica’s fisheries sector. Addressing fishers at a recent International Fisherman’s Day symposium in Clarendon, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dermon Spence, emphasised that “we have to work in a cooperative way to get the results that we need.” He...