Prime Minister Andrew Holness will depart the island this afternoon for a working visit in Washington DC, United States. During his visit, he is expected to meet with high level officials within the US Government. He will also have discussions with the Diaspora. The Prime Minister is expected to return to the island on April 3, 2022. During his absence,...

The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues to encourage Jamaicans to get the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine, as the virus remains a threat globally. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that vaccine take-up “has gotten slower as persons perceive that the risk no longer exists or does not exist in a significant way as it did earlier”. “COVID is...

Jamaicans in Canada have organised a four-month-long series of activities to mark the island’s 60th anniversary of Independence under the theme ‘Reigniting a Nation for Greatness’. The celebrations will kick off with an Independence Church Service at Faith Sanctuary in Toronto on July 31 and culminate on October 21, with Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation’s ‘Jamrock’ gala. Other activities include a...

The . Service of Jamaica is working to develop tools to support stakeholders in the Fisheries sector. Knowledge of weather and climate changes is critical for persons who earn their living from the sea or who are involved in aquaculture. Director of the MET Service, Evan Thompson, said there exists a long-standing relationship with the agricultural sector in relation to...

Several organisations in and around St. James, including the St James Infirmary, on Monday (March 28) conducted earthquake simulation exercises to test their readiness for the natural hazard. Speaking with journalists after the exercise at the facility, Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, said the drills were well needed. “I know that we usually do [simulations] in the...

Residents of several communities in St. Andrew East Rural benefited from free health services at a medical camp staged by the Indian High Commission at the St. Martin de Porres Primary School on Sunday (March 27). Services offered include filling of prescriptions, general health checks, dental and eye examinations, and supply of glasses frames. Cosmetology services were also provided, such...

A multi-agency response is being formulated to correct a drainage problem in the Texas Avenue community of Portmore that is threatening the safety of several houses. Making the disclosure following a recent visit to the community, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said he has asked the technical team at his Ministry to provide a report...