Bank of Jamaica Governor (BoJ), Derrick Latibeaudiere, has reported stable monetary performance by the Jamaican economy for the second quarter of 2007. Speaking at the BOJ's quarterly press briefing held...

The economy grew by 1.8 per cent and showed steady, positive improvements during the April to June quarter with solid performances in the goods-producing sectors of agriculture, construction and manufacturing....

International observers from the Washington-based Organisation of American States (OAS), who will be monitoring the August 27 general elections, will start arriving in the island early next week, said Assistant...

The Electoral Office Jamaica (EOJ) is reporting that more than 33,300 Election Day workers, Military and Police officers will be voting on August 21. Speaking with JIS News, Director of...

The water woes of residents in some communities of St. Ann and St. Elizabeth should be significantly decreased with the handing over of two new water trucks to the Parish...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is carrying out de-silting work on gullies and river beds in communities in St. Thomas, which were affected by recent heavy rains. Manager of Communications...

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising parents and children to be vigilant when purchasing back-to-school hygiene packs, especially with the recent recalls of contaminated brands of toothpaste out of...

The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) yesterday (Aug.15) officially opened its $25 million National Volunteer Centre on Camp Road in Kingston, which will offer capacity support to non-governmental organizations...

The administration of the St. Ann's Bay Hospital has been commended for the excellent performance of the institution, by the Minister of Health, Horace Dalley. "The government does not run...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has called a meeting of the National Disaster Committee for tomorrow, Friday, August 17, 2007, at Jamaica House. In making the announcement, Mrs. Simpson Miller...

Cabinet has approved proposals for the appointment of Chairmen and members to the Municipal Service Commission and Parish Councils Services Commission to serve for a period of two years, effective...