The Government has, so far, received 3,000 applications from operators of licensed public passenger vehicles (PPV) for the gas relief grant. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, in a Statement to the House of Representatives on July 5. “Payments will commence in two weeks for applicants verified as having duly...

The Global Services Sector (GSS) Project is aimed at providing Jamaicans with the requisite skills and training to attract foreign direct investment and other positive outcomes. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank session on the new High School Immersion Bootcamp Training Programme offered under the GSS Project, Programme Director, Marjorie Straw, said that skills and training are important considerations...

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public services, the Government will be launching a Service Excellence Policy on Wednesday, July 13. The policy is part of a wider modernisation initiative being implemented by the Public Sector Modernisation Division (PSMD) in the Office of the Cabinet. It was approved by Cabinet in March 2022. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew...

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says subsequent to the declaration of the State of Public Emergency in St. Catherine on June 17, murders declined by 81 per cent, while shootings reduced by 56 per cent. The enhanced security measure was announced by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on June 17, to address the high level of...

The Ministry of National Security is conducting sensitisation sessions at schools across Jamaica to inform parents about the 25 Schools Strategy. The project is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of National Security and the Ministry of Education and Youth. It is aimed at providing assessment, recommendation, intervention and support for children who display maladaptive behaviour in the select schools....

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan, says that the current generation of students possess the capacity to bring about momentous change to the Jamaican society. Giving the keynote address at the Lacovia High School’s Valedictory Service in St. Elizabeth on Tuesday, (July 5), Mr. Morgan noted that students...

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 5), passed amendments to the Road Traffic Act, to facilitate the accurate implementation of the road traffic regulations. The Road Traffic (Amendment) Act was piloted by Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Audley Shaw. Mr. Shaw informed that the Road Traffic Act, 2018, received the Governor- General’s assent in December 2018. “Consequent on...