The Government is expected to break ground for the proposed Forensic Pathology Autopsy Suite by early August. This was disclosed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who told journalists on Friday (June 18), that the contract process for the project is close to an end. “It’s currently at the Procurement Commission [and] we...

The Vaughansfield Housing Scheme, in St. James, has been earmarked for an approximately $35 million infrastructure upgrade project by the Government. This forms part of a multi-billion dollar national programme to upgrade infrastructure of some 100 housing schemes across the island that were constructed in the first 10 years of the National Housing Trust (NHT). The scope of work for the...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is calling for greater collaboration among housing stakeholders in St. Ann, to halt the spread of squatting and informal settlements. Following a tour of several communities in St. Ann North Western on June 18, the Minister said there is an emerging “movement” surrounding informal settlements, in that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared the community of Norwood, in St. James, as a Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO). Speaking at a virtual press conference on Sunday (June 20), the Prime Minister noted that the ZOSO has become necessary for Norwood, given an analysis of the community which revealed that the area “continues to be characterised...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew  Holness, says the Government is going to create a housing revolution to deliver units to families across the island at reasonable costs. Speaking at the handing over of a social housing unit in Pedro, St. Catherine, on June 18, Mr. Holness said the Government is devising a project where developers are provided with lands,...

NEW CASES 24 HRS OVERALL Confirmed Cases 61 49,668 SEX CLASSIFICATION     Females 33 27,765 Males 28 21,900 Under Investigation 0 3 AGE RANGE 2 years to 86 years 1 day to 108 years     PARISH CLASSIFICATION OF NEW CASES     Clarendon 3 2,700 Hanover 0 1340 Kingston & St. Andrew 18 13,756 Manchester 1 2,976 Portland...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, on Thursday (June 17), toured police stations and correctional facilities in West Kingston to assess repair and upgrading needs. The facilities visited were the Denham Town and Darling Street Police Stations, the Horizon Adult Remand Centre and the Metcalfe Street Juvenile Remand Centre. Senator Samuda was...