Commencing today (February 18), a section of Waltham Park Road in Kingston will be reduced to single lane. The closure is to facilitate drainage improvement works on the roadway, between Delacree Lane and Howard Avenue. The restriction will be in effect for two weeks. Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency, Stephen Shaw, explains that activities...

Commencing today (February 18), a section of Waltham Park Road in Kingston will be reduced to single lane. The closure is to facilitate drainage improvement works on the roadway, between Delacree Lane and Howard Avenue. The restriction will be in effect for two weeks. Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the National Works Agency, Stephen Shaw, explains that activities...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is urging motorcyclists to desist from using the recently installed foot bridge in Troy, Trelawny. This temporary foot bridge was installed in December 2024, under a multimillion-dollar contract to reconstruct the failed Troy Bridge. The collapse of the bridge disconnected the community of Troy, from neighbouring communities in Manchester, displacing several residents, including farmers and...

Works have now commenced to replace a bridge in the community of Nightingale Grove (aka Spring Village) in St. Catherine. The roadway was closed in 2023 after the existing structure was compromised. Physical works for the bridge replacement project commenced this week and is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. Manager of Communication and Customer Services...

Following extensive consultations with the security forces, the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information is advising that schools in the Spanish Town area may reopen for face-toface classes tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has signalled that they will be maintaining a robust security presence in and around affected communities. In light of this development,...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, has said that the US President, Joe Biden, did “the right and honourable thing” when he used his clemency power to pardon, posthumously, the Right Excellent Marcus Garvey. Minister Grange says President Biden’s “historic pardon is a most significant step in a process which must continue until the National Hero...

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, January 17, 2025 – The Jamaica Tourist Board, in partnership with Accenture Song, has launched a new campaign, called “Contrasts”, designed to meet the expectations of today’s travelers who seek destinations offering a distinct range of immersive experiences. The campaign showcases the “One Love” island’s unique blend of enriching activities, cultural charm, and natural beauty – and a “vibe”...