The Government has allocated $150 million to facilitate the trucking of water and procurement and distribution of a limited amount of polyethylene tanks to communities that are experiencing water challenges due to the current dry conditions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9). He said that most of...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, says a bipartisan approach to decision-making will be taken to arrive at a consensus that will best serve the citizens of Kingston and St. Andrew. “The approach will involve us consulting with the Opposition,” he said. Mayor Swaby was addressing the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation held at 24...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a significant reduction in several categories of major crime during the first quarter of 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023. “Notably, murders have decreased by 13 per cent, shootings are down by four per cent, and rape cases have declined by 38 per cent,” said Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett departed the island this morning for Miami, Florida, to lead Jamaica’s delegation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024, the cruise industry’s premier annual event. The conference, which runs from April 8-11, is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees and more than 600 exhibitors. It serves as a critical platform for stakeholders to engage on the...

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, has highlighted the need for the strengthening of partnerships to foster the growth and success of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Such collaboration involves government, corporations and MSME stakeholders. “As we enter into the new Budget year, we are looking forward to [forging] even stronger relationships,” she...

A $34-million road-patching programme is slated to get under way in sections of Kingston and St. Andrew. Making the announcement at today’s (April 9) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston, Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said work will be done on at least one road in each of...

Students at 13 institutions are poised to benefit from the 2024 National Budget Secondary School Tour, which runs from April 9 to 30. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, the tour aims to sensitise students about the national Budget and the Ministry’s role and function. Addressing Tuesday’s (April 9) launch at St. Catherine High School, State...

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) captured a shot of the solar eclipse in the Kingston skies at about 2:30 p.m. on Monday (April 8). The full eclipse swept across North America, plunging sections of the United States, Canada and Mexico into darkness for about four minutes as the moon came directly between the Earth and the sun, completely blocking the...

The Government’s Records and Information Management (RIM) Programme will play a key role in enhancing business by ensuring efficient service delivery by public-sector entities to citizens. “This is [by]facilitating seamless data exchange among government entities and, of course, our business partners as they require information from our institutions,” said Acting Principal Director in the Information Division in the Office of...