Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says most Jamaicans acted responsibly during the passage of Hurricane Beryl and took preemptive measures to protect themselves and their property. He made the remarks during an interview with BBC News on Thursday (July 4) while providing an update on the effects of the category four hurricane which impacted Jamaica on July 3....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared Jamaica a disaster area for the next seven days as Hurricane Beryl approaches the island. He made the announcement during a national broadcast on Tuesday evening (July 2). “After careful review of the trajectory of the storm, the likely strength and impact, the potential threats emanating, and having been notified in...

As Hurricane Beryl approaches Jamaica, persons living in low-lying and flood prone areas are being urged to assess their situation and make the decision to relocate as early as possible. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the call during a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1). “I quite understand that people don’t want to leave...

The Government is contemplating the implementation of Orders under the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a press briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1) to update the nation on the country’s preparedness for Hurricane Beryl. “This would give the Government the necessary executive powers to be able to...

Over 10,000 young people will be gainfully employed under the 2024 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP), which was officially launched by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny on Friday (June 28). The young men and women, aged 17-29, being enrolled this year will be paid $60,000 over their four weeks of...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right) and United States (US) Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry, raise a toast during the reception held at the US Embassy in Kingston on June 26 to celebrate the 248th anniversary of independence of the US. July 4 is Independence Day in the US, marking the day in 1776 when the Declaration...

Government is looking at a programme to make lands available for housing development as part of measures to drive down housing costs for Jamaicans. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in making the disclosure at the recent opening of Sagicor Group’s New Brunswick Village in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, said the objective is to make construction of houses more...