The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) has established several advocacy committees across the island aimed at creating greater awareness of the value of public libraries. The committees are comprised of key stakeholders in both private and public sector entities, who will serve as advocates for the libraries. Establishment of the committees is among measures under the Global Libraries Information and Communications...

Cabinet has approved Supreme Ventures Limited as the preferred bidder for the privatisation of Caymanas Track Limited (CTL). This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during Tuesday’s (March 22) post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. He noted that although the preferred bidder has been selected, “the...

Cabinet has approved the disposal of 75 percent ordinary shares of Seprod Limited, held by the Coconut Industry Board. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, at a  post-Cabinet press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), in Kingston, on March 22. Mr. Reid said proceeds of the sale...

A new 15 million gallon water treatment plant is to be built at Content, Rio Cobre, in St. Catherine, following Cabinet’s approval. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, at a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at  the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), in Kingston, on March 22. The Minister said construction...

Government pensioners are slated to receive increased payments ranging from $1,100 to $2,000 per month. The increases have been approved by members of the new Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Making the announcement at yesterday’s (March 22) post-Cabinet press briefing, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, pointed out that, persons...

A sum of $100 million has been approved by Cabinet for the relocation of the offices of the Ministry of Justice. The Ministry will be relocated from 2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5 to 61 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, at yesterday's (March 22) post-Cabinet press briefing,...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said that several Parish Councils across the island have commenced clean-up activities to get rid of mosquito breeding sites. She informed that the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) “did significant clean-up work” over the Christmas holidays and these activities will continue. The Information Minister was giving an update on...

The Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA), in accordance with its commitment to transparency, accountability and responsiveness as well as a desire to enhance its e-diplomatic efforts has launched a Facebook page. The Page, which goes live to the public on Monday, January 11, 2016, is intended to boost the Agency’s ability to serve the Jamaican people, its stakeholders and...

Political Ombudsman, Hon. Donna Parchment Brown, is reminding Jamaicans that elections are occasions to be positive, with set principles that must be adhered to by the electorate. Mrs. Parchment Brown said that to ensure that this is achieved, the two major political parties have signed an agreement and declaration on political conduct. Delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony...