Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica has attained an enviable track record of executing large-scale public-private partnership (PPP) and privatisation transactions. He says specific transactions have been recognised internationally, noting that “we have [among other things] won structuring awards.” Among these engagements, Mr. Holness points out, are the East-West and North-South legs of the Highway 2000 toll...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck says the ministry will be working to ensure that court cases are dealt with quickly by coordinating with the Restorative Justice centres across the island. “Matters must be settled in a reasonable and timely manner because when they drag on for too long, people feel that the only alternative is to take it into...

The Ministry of Tourism along with hoteliers in Jamaica have partnered to launch the ‘Rediscover Jamaica' campaign as an initiative to encourage domestic tourism. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, told members of the diaspora on Thursday (January 27), that this is among the innovative strategies that tourism stakeholders are implementing and which will keep the occupancy levels buoyant. This initiative...

In an effort to dispel misinformation in the public domain, the government will be working to strengthen and promote greater collaboration within its communications network. This was disclosed by Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, during a meeting with members of staff of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...

The government is looking to table the proposed Largescale and Pioneer Industry Bill in Parliament during the fiscal year 2022/23. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the legislation aims to facilitate investments valued over US$1 billion, noting that this is among key priorities being programmed for the upcoming year He was speaking during...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has lauded India’s support to Jamaica and the region in the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19). Speaking at a recent reception held at India House, 2 East King’s House Road, Kingston by the High Commission of India to commemorate the 73rd Republic Day of India, Senator Johnson...

The human resource capacity of the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has been increased, with the graduation of 107 recruits from the Carl Rattray Staff College in Runaway Bay, St Ann, on Friday (January 28). The 97 men and 10 women who represented the 80th intake of correctional officers, underwent 12 weeks of training with emphasis on the acquisition of...