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Mosquitoes are known not only for their painful bites but also the possibility of transmitting potentially deadly diseases.

The Government is proposing to spend an additional 18 million dollars for the maintenance of buildings and equipment at correctional centres across the island.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says measures will be put in place to ensure the safety and security of citizens after the State of Public Emergency in St. James lapses on January 31.

Howard Hostel reopens at the Tower Street Correctional Centre

Security measures to be put in place after State Of Emergency ends in St. James, NWA says it’s half way through drainage infrastructure work on Hagley Park road and BPO stakeholders urged to meet the growing demands of the sector.

Correctional centres to receive increased funding; security audit of hotel and attractions to be completed in June; and rehabilitation work to start on two new running tracks next fiscal year.

On this special edition of House Matters, we present highlights of the 2018 Parliamentary year.

The ban on single-use plastic came into effect on January 1, 2019 and has been met with mixed reactions by consumers and merchants. Now two weeks in and more Jamaicans are warming up to the new reality.

An update on the works to refurbish the running track at Stadium East.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government is far advanced in executing Plan Secure Jamaica, which will target a reduction in murders below the regional average of 16 per 100,000 within the next decade.

The Ministry of National Security has reopened the Howard Pre-release Hostel, which will house qualified, low-risk inmates for up to 18 months, as part of their reintegration into society.