The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is advising the public that all its locations will remain closed today, November 5, due to weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Rafael. This means the usual services offered to the public at our Service Hubs and Corporate Office will not be accessible throughout the day. Customers who require information may reach out via the...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that due to the passage of the tropical storm, health centres across the island will be closed today, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. All primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments are asked to be in touch with their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments. All...

Acting on BULLETIN No 2 (November 3, 2024, at 8:00pm) from the Meteorological Service, the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) is announcing the closure of all clinics and non-emergency services until further notice. The hospital remains open solely for dire emergencies. The limitation of clinical and non-emergency services is being done to ensure the safety of our patients,...

Minister of Tourism Hon. Edmund Bartlett has arrived in London to lead Jamaica’s delegation at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) scheduled for November 5-7. This significant event will bring together global leaders in travel and tourism, providing a powerful platform to advance Jamaica’s tourism objectives, strengthen alliances, and explore new growth opportunities across markets. “WTM London is a cornerstone...

Effective Saturday, November 2, 2024, the National Works Agency (NWA) will implement temporary traffic changes along sections of the Bogue Road in St. James. This, as China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited. ramps up activities to complete the Montego Bay Bypass. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says that movement along the Bogue main road and...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is now ramping up activities to repair sections of the North Coast Highway in Hanover; through the Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help (REACH) programme. These repairs will be carried out over the course of the next two weeks. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, says that the project is valued...

Minister Outlines Strategies to Fuel Growth of the Tourism Sector at JHTA 63rd AGM Jamaica’s tourism sector is set for continued expansion as global travel surges toward 1.5 billion travellers by the end of this year, with projections of nearly 3 billion tourists worldwide in the next two decades. Addressing the 63rd Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Hotel and...