Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced the declaration of the entire island of Jamaica a Disaster Zone as a result of the effects of the global pandemic - the coronavirus (COVID-19). Already eight persons have tested positive for the virus in Jamaica. Prime Minister Holness announced the declaration last evening (March 13) under the powers provided to him under Section 26...

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the country has hit another milestone on its path to sustainable development with the Port Royal Street Coastal Revetment Project. Prime Minister Holness was speaking yesterday (Tuesday, March 3) at the Groundbreaking ceremony for the Port Royal Street Coastal Revetment Project, Downtown Kingston. He said the Government has been working assiduously toward positioning Kingston as...

The Government has allocated $1.6 billion towards implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) for Economic Growth project. This is outlined in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The programme aims to provide a secure, reliable and unique method of authenticating an individual's identity. So far, a vendor to develop the NIDS has been engaged,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Michael Henry, has lauded the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) for its dedication and consistency in the delivery of high-quality projects and good governance practices. Mr. Henry, who has portfolio responsibility for JSIF, noted that for more than two decades, the agency has undertaken several impactful infrastructure projects. These...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is expected to make a full statement outlining the Government’s strategy in relation to the future direction of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), in a matter of days. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio with oversight for the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Karl Samuda, during a meeting with the CMU’s...

     

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry, says Jamaica will not back down from its push for reparation for the descendants of enslaved Africans. He noted that while the smatterings of compensation from a few organisations is a good place to start, and the country is encouraged by the show of support, a piecemeal...