The Office of the Children's Advocate is calling for increased government assistance to non-government organizations (NGOs) that are involved in activities that impact the lives of vulnerable groups, such as...

Some 4,118 children from western Jamaica have benefited under the government's free health care regime since its implementation on May 28, with approximately $5.3 million in fees saved by parents...

The Office of the Children's Advocate has recommended that more attention needs to be paid to children in the criminal justice system, to ensure compliance with the provision of the...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, Donavon Stanberry, has said that the Ministry will be working with all farmer associations and cooperatives islandwide to strengthen their capacity...

The new Russian owners of the Alpart and Windalco bauxite/alumina plants have opened a Kingston office and have announced expansion plans, stating that "Jamaica occupies a very important strategic place...

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), in association with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), has presented awards to Jacqueline Johnson and Joe Yogerst, for their efforts to market the Caribbean as...

Jamaicans throughout the Diaspora will observe Jamaica Diaspora Day on Saturday (June 16), with a 'Community Celebration and Health Awareness' day at the Delevoe Park of the African American Heritage...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has examined and assessed 72 wholesale establishments in downtown Kingston, as part of its investigations into breaches of employment regulations by wholesale operators....

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is urging employees whose rights are being violated by their employers, to call the Pay and Conditions of Employment Unit at 922-2468 or...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller emphasised on (June 12), that people must be the object and focus of development worldwide. "We have learnt that economic growth is meaningless, if the...

Some $340 million was spent to acquire 27 new vessels for the marine police of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, as part of efforts to improve border security in Jamaica's territorial...