Recognizing that gender equality and women's empowerment are fundamental to the global mission of the United Nations to achieve equal rights and dignity for all, this year's observance of International...

Jamaica will be pulling its relief operations out of earthquake-devastated Haiti by March 19, following Cabinet's decision to extend the current period by another two weeks. Minister with responsibility for...

Earthquake-ravaged Haiti will benefit from part of the proceeds from the University of the West Indies' (UWI) fundraising gala, which was held for the first time in Toronto, Canada last...

The Government's efforts at renewing the vision of national pride and patriotism, through their communications programme, "A New Beginning", have been bolstered by the addition of a new jingle titled,...

The Steering Committee for the Best Community Competition and Programme (BCCP) is seeking judges for the competition. Judging is expected to begin next month. Chairperson of the BCCP Steering Committee,...

Caribbean disaster response organizations are proposing that a Caribbean tsunami warning system be put in place. This update was provided to Prime Minister Bruce Golding during a meeting with heads...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has instructed the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), to prepare a report on the nation's earthquake response readiness for submission to Cabinet. The...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, has defended the Government's decision not to proceed with the United States' (US) request for the extradition of Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, noting that evidence...

The Government has assured United States (U.S.) authorities of its full support in extradition and other matters, consistent with its obligations and upholding Jamaican law, Prime Minister the Hon. Bruce...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has warned persons using the Spur Tree road, Manchester, to dispose of their garbage, that they will face prosecution under the Anti Litter...

More than 250 civil servants will on Wednesday (March 3) participate in a customer service and training workshop organised by the Cabinet Office. The one-day workshop, which aims at improving...