On Tuesday, May 4, the U.S. Embassy in Kingston distributed 300 locally grown ornamental and fruit trees to persons in communities across Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, in support of the Government of Jamaica’s National Tree Planting Program.  Recipients included members of the Embassy’s local community namely residents of Standpipe, the University of the West Indies Guild of Students,...

The Ministry of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, is collaborating with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors and academia to implement a project to assist in advancing the country’s e-mobility agenda. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May...

The National Council on Education (NCE) salutes our nation’s teachers on this day, May 5, 2021, as we celebrate “Teachers’ Day” in Jamaica. We extend sincere appreciation for your commitment and dedication as you seek to mold minds and build character. The children you nurture today will be Jamaica’s future. We applaud your efforts and encourage you to continue your...

In the 2020/2021 fiscal year, $646 million was paid out in the settlement of 176 matters, says Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. “I take this opportunity to acknowledge the stellar work of the Ministry’s Finance and Accounts Division as it relates to the settlement of judgment debts… .  We will continue to execute due process for sums awarded in...

Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. says Jamaica will begin testing its climate predictive system in June. “The tool will enable us as decision-makers to assess climate risk to Jamaica’s infrastructure networks to visualise hot spots of high levels of economic and social value at risk, in relevant time horizons,” he noted. He...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says notwithstanding a few teething pains, the E-commerce National Delivery System (ENDS) pilot has been extremely successful. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 4), Mr. Holness noted that it has enabled a number of quick-serve businesses to continue operating during curfew hours. “The demand has been overwhelming and we will...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the extension of the COVID-19 prevention measures, under the Disaster Risk Management Act, until June 2, 2021. The existing protocols, including the requirement for all travellers to present a negative COVID-19 test conducted within three days of travel, remain in place, as does the requirement to self-quarantine for 14 days after...