Communities in the St. Andrew South Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) will benefit from the staging of a social services fair at the Haile Selassie High School on Saturday (April 9) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is part of a series being staged by the Ministry of National Security to bring the most sought-after Government services directly...

Solving Jamaica’s crime problem requires a working partnership among the police, communities, and stakeholders across all sectors of society, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. Speaking on day two of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (MBCCI) inaugural Security Summit, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, Rose Hall, St. James, on April 7, Dr. Chang...

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development is exploring options to revitalise the Little London Market in Westmoreland, says Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. The market is currently leased for other activities, prompting vendors to ply their wares on the streets of the town. Mr. McKenzie, who toured the facility on Thursday, April 7, told journalists that he has spoken...

Access to, and use of financial services will be made easier with the use of the digital payment wallet, Lynk. Digital payment wallets are the platforms used to facilitate transactions of the Bank of Jamaica’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The CBDC is a digital form of central bank-issued currency and is legal tender that can be exchanged dollar for...

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is calling on Jamaicans to do what is necessary to mitigate the risk factors that can lead to public health threats. This, the Minister said, includes the improper disposal of solid waste, which can contribute to issues such as mosquito breeding which fuels diseases such as dengue. In his address...

Legal and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, said Jamaicans can be excited but should exercise patience as Jamaica moves to transition away from a constitutional monarchy to a republic. She noted that the transition will take time as there are certain procedures to follow in undertaking the constitutional reform process. Minister Malahoo Forte, who was addressing the post-Cabinet...

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development will be providing housing and other assistance for a family living in the Mint Road area of Grange Hill in Westmoreland. The family of six currently resides in a small board structure, which they started to improve but have been unable to continue due to financial challenges. Several members are suffering from...