There is a high demand for loans from the Students' Loan Bureau (SLB), by students who want to pursue higher education. This was noted by Pro Chancellor of the University...

Agriculture Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, today (Dec. 8) signed two contracts amounting to just over $100 million for the construction of five production wells in South Manchester. The works, which...

Prime Minister Bruce Golding, has set up a project team, headed by Minister of State for Project Implementation in the Office of the Prime Minister, Daryl Vaz, to examine appropriate...

Since October, 2008, Mrs Sharon Crooks, without much fanfare, but with a sharp focus and quiet efficiency has taken on the arduous task as the Financial Secretary to the Government...

As we approach the Christmas season, I wish to advise you of the measures being taken to provide improved security for our people and increase the pressure on the criminals...

Jamaica's tourism market continues to show some level of buoyancy, despite a downturn in other Caribbean markets, with tourist arrivals growing by five per cent at the end of October...

Former Governor-General, the Most Hon. Sir Howard Cooke, has been presented with the Gold Medal Award, by the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), for his outstanding contribution to national development, particularly...

Teachers have been challenged to be responsible professionals, to display positive work ethics, and to provide strong leadership in the community. This charge was given by Guidance Counsellor at Hampton...

The University of Technology (UTech), is to partner with 10 other tertiary institutions, to enable them to offer the Polytechnic's programmes up to the degree level. UTech, along with the...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh, has announced the appointment of Mr. A'Dale Robinson, career Foreign Service Officer, as Ambassador to...

Kingston Cricket Club finally opening its doors to women after 145 years, is a decision that is more than welcome, says Sports Minister Olivia "Babsy" Grange during the Jamaica Cricket...