Custos of Westmoreland, Hon. The Very Reverend, Cannon Hartley Perrin, has come out in support of the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) declared in Southern Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland, noting that it will help to curtail the escalating crime and violence in the parish. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a virtual press conference on Sunday, January 16, had...

Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson, says improvements in the intelligence capabilities of the security forces have resulted in the apprehension of international criminals and suspects who are seeking refuge in Jamaica. He was responding to questions posed during a virtual press conference on Sunday, January 16, following the recent apprehension of two persons allegedly linked to the assassination...

Effective today (Monday, January 17, 2022), the Kingston & St. Andrew Family Court on Duke Street in downtown, Kingston is closed until further notice. The closure is due to COVID-19 cases among its staff. Director of Client Services, Communications and Information at the Court Administration Division (CAD) Mrs Kadiesh Fletcher said “During the closure, emergency matters will be heard at...

Chairman of the Resilient Corridors Committee (RCC), John Byles, says the spirit of unity and collaboration among tourism stakeholders to combat the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the industry, should be harnessed for the continued development of the sector and the wider economy. “I have never seen this kind of collaborative effort, with everyone coming together for one...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared a Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) for southern Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland. The security measure, which will be in place for 60 days, includes Russia, Dalling Street and Dexter Street. Personnel from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) have been deployed to the areas. Speaking at a...

Persons are being advised to check on the status of their new voter identification (ID) cards before visiting an Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) location for collection. This is in order to reduce lines and extended wait time. “We would like to remind electors to periodically check that your card is ready,” said Public Education Officer at the EOJ, Daynia...

All building projects approved by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be subject to mandatory inspection, every three months, as part of a suite of changes to improve the building and planning approvals processes. Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, announced the changes during his contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Upper...