A revised selection mechanism for the beneficiary identification system (BIS) under the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), will be submitted to Cabinet for approval shortly. This was...

Persons who make prank calls to the island’s emergency services could be asked to pay the cost of mobilising resources to respond. This was intimated by Deputy Superintendent of Police...

The Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) has officially launched a Voluntary Copyright Registration System, which should result in increased financial benefits to the local creative industries. Permanent Secretary in the...

Hundreds of residents from Westmoreland and surrounding parishes joined in prayer and worship for the country at the 20th Annual National Prayer Vigil held on Sunday (December 9) at the...

Immediate Past General Secretary of the National Union of Journalists in the United Kingdom (UK), Jeremy Dear, says practising ethical journalism is essential in addressing issues without prejudice, which will...

Winners of the Public Sector Modernisation Division's (PSMD) Customer Service Competition 2012/13 will be announced by June 2013. Members of the public are being invited to vote for the public...

Immediate Past Secretary, National Union of Journalists (UK), Jeremy Dear, is calling for improved pay and working conditions for members of the media profession. He made the call while addressing...

Cabinet has approved a contract, valued at just under $46 million, to Bacchus Engineering Works Limited, for the replacement of the sewage pipeline, and the completion of infrastructure for the...

Cabinet has given instructions to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel to begin drafting the National Insurance (Amendment) Act 2013. The Bill will then be submitted to Cabinet for its approval for...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has implored the country’s media associations to move with greater urgency to establish a Press Council, that will facilitate redress for persons...

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, is encouraging media practitioners to broaden the “search light” on corruption to include other powerful persons in the society. She...