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,...

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...

Insurance Companies, Guardian Life and Allied Insurance Brokers, have been selected as the providers of group health, life and personal accident insurance for over 1,000 of the nation’s athletes who represent the country in various sporting disciplines. This follows Cabinet’s approval of the Jamaica Athlete Insurance Plan (JAIP) and the selection of the companies as the providers. Speaking at a...

Government entities are to be relocated from privately-owned buildings to State- owned facilities over the medium to long-term. The move, which comes under the Public Sector Space Rationalisation Programme approved by Cabinet, is expected to save the Government billions in annual rental costs. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, said the relocation “will be based on...

The Government has further cemented its commitment to greater accountability, transparency and good governance, with the launch of its first ever Communication Policy. Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, officially launched the document, on Thursday, December 10, during a Government Communicators’ Meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister. The policy has been developed to provide...