Government Senator, Floyd Morris, says removing the sociological, structural, and environmental barriers impeding the progress of persons with disabilities, is essential for them to make meaningful contributions to the society....

Jamaican-born senior specialist at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Dr. Winsome Leslie, is the recipient of the 2012 Antonio Ortiz Mena Award, presented by the bank annually. Dr. Leslie is...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, says the Government is looking to pass legislation to protect the nation’s women and children against abuse. Mrs. Simpson Miller said that...

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) will be observing Disabilities Awareness Week from November 25 to December 3, under the theme: Jamaica: Removing Barriers…Creating Access. Public Relations Officer...

The Evidence (Special Measures) Act 2012 was passed in the Senate on November 23. The Bill seeks to introduce special measures that can be used to facilitate the giving of...

Government Senator, Floyd Morris, is calling on the private sector to employ more persons with disabilities. Senator Morris, who was addressing a receptive audience at the recent Inaugural Disability Friendly...

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD) has received 2,089 applications at five birth certification fairs held in the parishes of St. Catherine, Hanover, Westmoreland, and Kingston and St. Andrew. Chief Executive...

Cabinet has approved the Norman Manley Enterprise Team, which will proceed with the structuring and due diligence to begin the privatisation of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) as well...

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is the recipient of the Positive Images in the Media Award, presented by the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), for the agency’s positive...

A total of 235 public servants were honoured for their longstanding contribution to the development of the country at the annual Jamaica Civil Service Long Service Awards ceremony held on...

Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, says Cabinet is satisfied with the pace of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Responding to questions on the issue at Jamaica...