UNAIDS Country Coordinator for Jamaica, Bahamas and Belize, Dr. Pierre Somse, says Jamaica's private sector is a pivotal stakeholder in the country's overall efforts at combating HIV/AIDS. Addressing the Jamaica...

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Roger Clarke, has lauded the work of the Food Safety Modernization Act Committee (FSMA), noting that the body has had a number of significant...

The National Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS is to be tabled in Parliament shortly as a White Paper, following Cabinet's approval. This was disclosed by Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator...

Cabinet has approved a $45 million contract to Bacchus Construction Limited to rehabilitate and upgrade the water distribution network for the Old Harbour supply scheme. Speaking at the Jamaica House...

More than 150 children in the community of Trench Town will benefit from a new basic school that was officially handed over to residents of Paradise Court on September 12....

Residents of Tivoli Gardens in Western Kingston will soon have improved sanitary facilities, as Cabinet has approved a $70 million contract to effect the development. Speaking on September 12 Jamaica...

Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, says there is no delay in the drafting of a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), noting that...

The House of Representatives has approved the removal of over 3,000 posts from the civil service. This was done through approval of the Civil Service Establishment (General) (Amendment) Order 2012...

Cabinet has approved a $203 million contract to Guardsman Limited for the provision of security services for subsidiaries and properties of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC). This was disclosed by...

Chairman of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Dennis Morrison, has underscored the importance of the diversification of markets in the tourist industry, and that the sector’s success will depend greatly...

Education Minister, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites is in full support of the decision taken by some school principals last week, to bar students wearing improper uniforms from attending classes...