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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the nation on the impact of the tropical storm Grace on Jamaica, during a virtual press conference on Thursday (August 19).

Preliminary Cost Of Damage Caused By Tropical Storm Grace Estimated At $171M

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a preliminary estimate of the damage caused islandwide by torrential rains during the passage of tropical storm Grace on August 17, puts the cost at approximately $171 million. This, Mr. Holness said,...

Vaccination Sites-Manchester, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses newly installed Justices of the Peace for Manchester, during their commissioning ceremony at Church Teachers' College in Mandeville on Thursday (August 19).

New Manchester JPs Encouraged To Join The Fight Against COVID-19

Minister of Transport and Mining Hon. Robert Montague (3rd right) presents the Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certificate to Accountable Manager of the Aeronautical School of the West Indies (ASWI) Mr. Gari-Paul Tomlinson (3rd left) at the Ministry of Transport and Mining on Thursday (August 19). Also participating in the handover exercise are (from left) Senior Director, Transport Policy at the Ministry of Transport and Mining, Miss Tanya Beward, Maintenance Director, ASWI Mr. Christopher Gooding, Director-General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) Mr. Nari Williams-Singh and Director of Flight Safety at the JCAA, Mr. Noel Ellis.

Flight Training School Ready for Take Off

COVID-19 Update for Thursday, August 19, 2021

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a virtual press conference on Thursday (August 19).

5 years ago Coronavirus

No Funeral Services From August 25 to September 7

No funeral services will be allowed during the period August 25 to September 7, as the Government moves to contain the current spike in novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a digital press conference on Thursday (August 19), where he outlined new coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures. Mr. Holness said, however, that...

Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne. (Photo © PAHO/WHO)

5 years ago Coronavirus

PAHO Urges Investment in Mental Health Programmes

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, is encouraging member countries to follow through on planned investments in mental health service delivery, which she says is foundational to the region’s coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Speaking during PAHO’s COVID-19 digital briefing on Wednesday (August 18), Dr. Etienne said while many countries have prioritised mental health by integrating support for service...

Director of the National Shelter Programme in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dr. Tamika Peart (right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the $14 million facility for abused women in St. Andrew today (August 19). Also sharing in the occasion are: First Secretary and Director of Economic and Cooperation at the Embassy of Japan, Noriko Oshima (left), and Chairman and Founder of Woman Inc, Angela Stewart (centre). Establishment of the shelter was done by Woman Inc, with funding from the Embassy of Japan.

5 years ago Gender Affairs

A Safe Space For Victims Of Gender-Based Violence

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is welcoming the establishment of a shelter for abused women, by Woman Inc, with funding of $14 million by the Embassy of Japan. Speaking at the handover of the facility in St. Andrew, today (August 19), the Minister noted that the development was made possible through partnering with Woman Inc,...

5 years ago InformationJustice

Resumption Of Operations At St. James Parish Court

The Judiciary of Jamaica wishes to advise that the Western Regional Gun Court will resume hearing matters at the St. James Parish Court today, Friday, August 20, 2021), while the St. James Parish Court will resume operations on Monday, August 23, 2021 under STRICT adherence to the COVID-19 protocols. Acting Director of Client Services, Communications and Information at the Court...

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Bank Of Jamaica Signals Tightening In Monetary Policy

Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) announces its decision to hold the policy interest rate (the rate offered to deposit-taking institutions on overnight placements with BOJ) unchanged at 0.50 per cent per annum. The Bank also decided to consider commencing a tightening of monetary policy at the next meeting of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (the Committee/MPC) in September 2021 and to...

5 years ago InformationWorks / Construction

Bog Walk Gorge Reopened as NWA Teams Work to Clear Blocked Roads in St. Catherine and Clarendon

The Bog Walk Gorge in St. Catherine is now reopened to vehicular traffic, following the passage of Tropical Storm Grace which prompted its closure, after the Rio Cobre overflowed its banks. Elsewhere in the parish, as well as in Clarendon, National Works Agency (NWA) teams work to clear other roadways that were made impassable by the storm. Manager of Communication...

Presenters at the Ministry of Finance and Public Service Inaugural Wealth Summit from l-r front row Chief Prudential Officer at the Bank of Jamaica, Jide Lewis, Director Corporate Communication and Public Relations Branch MoFPS Shelly-Ann Weeks, Host Anna Smith, Financial Advisor at LAWE Insurance Brokers, Melissa Golden

l-r Back row - Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Communication and International Relations at the Financial Services Commission David Geddes, Branch Manager at the First Heritage Cooperative Credit Union (Spanish Town) Sheldon Christian, Senior Marketing Officer at the Jamaica Stock Exchange, JSE, Michael B. Johnson, Founder of Digital Jamaica, Kadia Francis.

5 years ago Finance & Public Service

Financial Literacy The Aim At MoF Wealth Summit

The Ministry of Finance and Public Service hosted its inaugural Wealth Summit on Wednesday (August 18), with a strong line up of presenters from both the public and private sector. The quarterly summit was the first in a series and delivered a wealth of information to persons who watched the programme on the social media pages of the Ministry of...