An additional $1 billion is to be dedicated to rural water systems for the upcoming 2024/2025 Financial Year. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his...

The national minimum wage will be increased from $13,000 to $15,000 per 40-hour work week, effective June 1, 2024, representing a 15 per cent increase. Prime Minister, the Most Hon....

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is assuring that global best practices are being utilised to address the challenges arising in the 2022 Population and Housing Census, which is ongoing....

High-school science teachers preparing students to sit the Caribbean Examinations Council assessments are being encouraged to utilise the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) online resources. Executive Director of the SRC, Dr....

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has launched a National Poverty Reduction Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) Toolkit. It is intended to build the capacity of poverty reduction stakeholders, strengthen...

Jamaicans and Indian nationals will celebrate Holi Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Old Hope Road, Kingston 7, on Sunday, March 24. Holi is an annual Hindu Festival of Colours,...

The role of professional social workers is crucial as Jamaica strides along the path towards attaining its goals under Vision 2030, says Minister of State in the Labour and Social...

Minister of Education and Youth, the Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the NCB Foundation for its support to the education sector through its annual bursary programme. “I am very pleased...