Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon, says the St. James Municipal Corporation will be taking steps to address the issue of persons operating illegal garages and workshops in the community of Bogue Village, among other breaches in the parish. Councillor Vernon, who chairs the Corporation, gave this undertaking while addressing residents during a community meeting on May 9. He said...

The Government has invested significantly in acquiring vehicles for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), with $4.6 billion spent between fiscal years 2016/17 and 2023/24. The acquisitions include SUVs, cars, pickups, buses, and motorcycles, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. “[This has] brought the fleet to a near functional level. We are still not quite where we should...

The Government has made substantial investments over the years in enhancing border security, says Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang. “The investments include a coastal radar system, the acquisition of offshore patrol vessels, but critically, the use of technological solutions to manage and regulate security and movements at our ports of entry, in particular the airports, where the...

Several Jamaicans abroad who have contributed towards their community of residence and in Jamaica will be awarded the Governor-General’s Achievement Awards (GGAA). The awards will be presented at the upcoming Jamaica Biennial Diaspora Conference, scheduled to take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 16 to 19, under the theme ‘United for Jamaica's transformation: fostering peace, productivity and...

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has, so far, installed some 315 free community Wi-Fi hotspots across the island, aimed at tackling connectivity disparities. This disclosure was made by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during the opening ceremony of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Conference, which was held at the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay,...

Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, issued a Proclamation declaring May 11 as the Issa Trust Foundation’s Day in the Big Apple, which was a fitting prelude to another successful charity event. Dubbed ‘For the Children Gala’, the event was held to raise funds to assist in the construction of the Mary Issa Paediatric and Adolescent Health Centre in...

Effective Saturday, May 18, 2024, rehabilitative works will commence along a section of Patrick Drive in St. Andrew. The project, which will target the section of roadway between Washington Boulevard and Conway Drive, will have some traffic restrictions. The project will be in effect for eight weeks. Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen...