Prime Minister Andrew Holness recently donated one million dollars to the Bustamante Hospital for Children during a tour and toy distribution visit to the facility on December 22.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising against the practice of renting privately owned motor vehicles, noting that these vehicles are often featured in robberies.
The Jamaica Fire Brigade is urging road users to exercise greater caution this holiday season, noting that it has responded to 946 road crashes up to December 23.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force is reminding business operators that they can utilize the services of the police to transport large quantities of cash during the busy yuletide season.
The Ministries of Economic Growth and Job Creation and Local Government and Community Development will be joining efforts in 2020 to improve water supply in rural communities.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will be providing short-term employment for thousands of Jamaicans during the Christmas season.
Prime Minister, Andrew Holness says the government is making plans for the rapid expansion of housing solutions in 2020 to address the need for affordable housing in Jamaica.
The government is to introduce paperless immigration forms at some ports of entry as part of efforts to improve the experience of persons travelling in and out of the country.
Residents in Clarendon will soon have improved access to potable water, following the commissioning of a new well in the parish by the National Water Commission (NWC).
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is projecting a 2.4 billion dollar increase in total currency in circulation during December as compared to the figure recorded for November. This in anticipation of heightened activities associated with the festive Christmas season.
The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency says the citizenship application management system for Jamaicans who are applying for citizenship by descent in the first instance will be fully operational by the end of 2020.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Sunday brought Christmas cheer to more than 2,000 children at the annual Christmas Treat for Children on the lawns of Jamaica House.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr says security operations under States of Public Emergency in six police divisions will be intensified over the coming months.