Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government continues to undertake extensive and transformative work to improve road conditions, enhance connectivity and provide safer and more efficient travel for citizens.  “In the previous decade, so let’s say between 2006 to 2016, on average, the Government would have spent something like $8 billion to $20 billion annually on roads and that would include some amount of emergency repairs,” he...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging more private developers to create small housing projects between five and 15 units and approach the National Housing Trust (NHT) for assistance and funding. Speaking at the official handover of keys to 14 new apartment owners at the NHT’s Vineyard Town Housing Development in Kingston, on Wednesday (July 1), Dr....

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors now have greater access to affordable homeownership through a range of policy enhancements that took effect July 1. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the NHT, Dwayne Berbick, told JIS News that the new initiatives reflect the Trust’s ongoing commitment to responding to the evolving needs of contributors. Among the new...

Persons with criminal convictions will not be allowed in Jamaica under the Third Country Nationals (TCNs) arrangement, says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks. Jamaica has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States (US) that will provide for TCNs transferred from...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Hon. Audrey Marks, has denied initiating the Third Country Nationals (TCNs) arrangement, noting that her discussions with the United States (US) were for a skilled workers programme. She said that the TCN originated from the US and was transmitted through the usual diplomatic channels. The Minister, who was addressing...

The Post and Telecommunications Department (Jamaica Post) has suspended outbound mail destined for countries within the European Union (EU) until further notice. The suspension took effect on June 30 and applies to all EU member states. However, mail services to Great Britain remain unaffected and will continue to operate as normal. Speaking with JIS News, Public Relations Officer, Marshanique Walker,...

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) continues to employ a community centric model that strengthens local capacity through its interventions, enabling residents to take an active role in both decision making and implementation. Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, shared during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ that communities impacted by the Fund’s initiatives are actively encouraged to make meaningful...