A five-day workshop on the development of a nuclear energy programme in Jamaica is now under way, marking a significant step in Jamaica's exploration of sustainable energy practices. The event, which is taking place at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies, Mona, began on June 10 and will end on June 14. Titled, ‘Roles and Responsibilities...

Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, will be giving a ‘Riverside Chat’ when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade hosts its 10th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. The conference, which is set to run from June 16 to 19, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, will see the newly minted Dr. Blake present his plans and perspectives...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), noting that the initiative is making “transformative differences” in people’s lives. Speaking at the ribbon-cutting for a dwelling in Bartons, St. Catherine South Western on Friday (June 7), the Prime Minister noted that the programme was created to provide decent housing for vulnerable Jamaicans. He...

The Government is working towards completing the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) by the end of fiscal year 2024/25. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, who toured the Harbour View, St. Andrew to Golden Grove, St. Thomas segment on Friday (June 7), said he was pleased...

       

The Government will continue to strengthen the country’s forensic science services as a vital part of the criminal justice system. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, reiterated the Government’s commitment during the Caribbean Association of Forensic Sciences (CAFS) Conference at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston, on June 10. He said the merging of...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), points to a sign that was unveiled following the commissioning of community Wi-Fi service on Friday (June 7) in Freetown, Clarendon South Eastern, for which he is the Member of Parliament. The service was installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF). Sharing the moment are (from left) USF...