Rehabilitative works are scheduled to commence this weekend along the Whitney Turn to Clarendon Park roadway, in Clarendon. The works, which are intended to improve the surface of the roadway, which is the main link between Clarendon and Manchester, is scheduled to commence at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, and continue for the next six weeks. The project...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Everald Warmington, says several legislative amendments are being undertaken to support the implementation of an electronic land registration system. Making his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 5, Mr. Warmington said drafting instructions were issued to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel...

Jamaica’s Honorary Consul to Scotland, Professor Sir Geoff Palmer, has been named the new Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sir Geoff, who is an internationally renowned scientist and human rights activist, will assume his new role at an official inauguration ceremony, which will be held during the University’s Bicentennial celebrations in October 2021. As Chancellor, Sir Geoff will...

The Government is exploring the possibility of providing dedicated transportation for students sitting exit examinations, who will be returning to school for face-to-face instructions next week. This applies to students doing the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Ability Test, the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), City and Guilds and the National Vocational Qualification –...

The Guanaboa Vale police in St. Catherine are embarking on a drive to rid the streets of illegal motorcycles, which they say are contributing to disorder in and around the community. Officer in charge of the station, Sergeant Wayne Constantine, says the police have clamped down on the illegal bikes before; however, persons have still found ways to disobey the...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says no National Labour Day project will be held this year. She said that Jamaicans are being encouraged to labour at home, adding that the theme for Workers Week and National Labour Day is promoting a clean and healthy environment. Delivering a statement in the House of Representatives on May...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that the Blue Ocean Strategy will play a major role in resetting Jamaica’s tourism industry. He explained that the strategy calls for the creation of business models that depart from traditional models based on competition and standardisation. “It will see our Ministry pursuing enhanced value-creation through product differentiation and diversification, which will allow destination...