The Government’s plans for the development of Lucea could include relocating the township to make it more climate resistant and keeping the existing location as a historic site. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who was speaking to vendors during a tour of the Cleveland Stanhope Market on Friday (Jan. 19), said the Government may have to, at some...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), shakes hands with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Wang Yi, shortly before a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Saturday (Jan. 20), which involved several Cabinet Ministers and members of the Chinese delegation. Minister Wang, who arrived in the island on Friday...

Tourism workers who live in substandard conditions are to benefit from housing solutions under a partnership between the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in making the announcement, said he has had discussion with Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, for some of the TEF revenues to go...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, broke ground for the construction of a new matron’s quarters at the Hanover Infirmary on Friday (January 19). The building is being constructed at a cost of some $16 million, and the addition of furnishings is expected to bring that total to $20 million. During the proceedings, a therapeutic park was also officially...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called on students to utilise their talents to become more productive citizens, who are focused on excellence. Addressing a rap session at Rusea's High School in Lucea, Hanover on Friday (Jan. 19), he emphasised the critical need for a productivity boost in Jamaica to propel the nation towards Vision 2030. He said...

The Government is actively considering removing the guarantor requirement for Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) applicants. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, while responding to a question posed regarding higher education during his rap session with students at the Guy’s Hill High School in St. Catherine on Thursday (January 18). “Let’s start with what is generally...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says while legislation to make Portmore Jamaica’s 15th parish has been drafted, the Government will not have it approved in Parliament before the local government elections. The elections, which were last held in November 2016, are slated to be held no later than February 28, 2024. “Our Bill is ready to go to...