Representatives from eleven (11) countries are expected to gather in Kingston on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 for a global forum on national planning for Climate Change Adaptation, hosted by the Government of Jamaica. The forum is organized by the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network, and will focus on a range of options for financing the  implementation of NAPs. “Climate...

When 43-year-old Andrew Michael Holness was sworn in as Prime Minister of Jamaica on Thursday (March 3), it was the second occasion that the proud son of Spanish Town, St. Catherine, was taking the helm of Government. The new Prime Minister, who took the Oath of Office and the Oath of Allegiance during his inauguration at King’s House, created history...

Members of the Cabinet are to be sworn in tomorrow, Monday March 07 at 2:00 p.m. at King’s House. The Governor-General and the Cabinet Secretary have been advised of the appointments. The Prime Minister the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, this afternoon (Sunday Mach 06), met with the Members of Parliament and Senators who will form the next Cabinet. The list...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there is need for a review targeting the modernisation of State institutions, in order to facilitate further improvements in the business processes of Government, thereby making it more efficient as a regulator and service provider. Delivering his inaugural address during Thursday’s (March 3) swearing-in ceremony at King’s House, Mr. Holness said it...

Declaring that “My dream is to fulfill your dream”, newly sworn-in Prime Minister Andrew Michael Holness shared his vision for a Jamaica founded on partnership, hope and opportunity, optimism, accountability, safety and security, volunteerism, ease of doing business and economic stability. Mr. Holness made the declaration while delivering his inaugural address at his Swearing-in Ceremony at King’s House on March...

The Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL) is undertaking a media campaign to address violence against women and girls (VAW/G) within the context of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The launch took place on Wednesday (March 2) at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Girls and Women in Jamaica are said to be disproportionately vulnerable to violence and, by...

The administration is committed to creating an environment in which families can flourish and creating communities of upward social mobility, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He is urging family members to do their part to support this realization, “by being personally, socially and economically responsible.” The Prime Minister was delivering his inaugural address during Thursday’s (March 3)...