The Access to Information (ATI) Unit has indicated that it has facilitated improvement in the compliance and reporting mechanisms for government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). This unit is mandated to monitor the implementation and application of the Access to Information Act across all government entities as a means of promoting transparency, accountability and public participation in the national decision-making...

The National Water Commission (NWC) has signed a US$1-million grant agreement with the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to help fund a one-year energy efficiency and renewable energy project. The objective of the initiative is to improve energy efficiency at the NWC’s operations. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Dr. Horace...

A slew of activities have been planned for ‘Right to Know Week’ which will be observed from September 25 to October 1, under the theme ‘Right to Know… Power to Change’. Spearheaded by the Access to Information (ATI) Unit, a department of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), the week’s campaign is being used to raise awareness of an...

Environment Officer at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Esther Zeledon, says Jamaica is considered a pioneer and leader in the region in its efforts to mainstream climate change considerations into national development. She made the comments at a meeting on the Climate Economic Analysis for Development Investment and Resilience (CEADIR) Project at the Climate Change Division’s...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will continue its investment in sport because of its developmental and transformative effect on the lives of young people. The Prime Minister, who was speaking at a ceremony to honour Reggae Boyz footballer and Leicester City captain, Westley ‘Wes’ Morgan, in Kingston on September 4, noted that football has kept...

The Jamaica House Fellowship Programme has started its selection process after receiving a total of 129 applications. Mrs. Jacqueline Lynch-Stewart, Chief Technical Director in the Office of the Prime Minister explained that due to the overwhelming response, the selection process has been extended and will be finalized by mid-October. “The response has been truly overwhelming. We are seeing a high...

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has launched its inaugural Heritage Photo Competition, under the theme, ‘I am a Sports Champion’. Students attending tertiary-level institutions are invited to submit entries depicting the theme. The photo competition will complement the agency’s highly successful annual Heritage Essay and Poster Competitions. All three competitions will be open for submissions on Monday, September 5 and...