1+ hour, 25+ min ago   (386+ words) Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the provision of proper housing is critical to transforming the lives of Jamaican families, particularly vulnerable and low-income households. He was speaking on Friday (Sept. 4), at the handover of a two-bedroom…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (521+ words) The 17th Annual Marcus Mosiah Garvey Lecture and Harambee – Liberty Hall: The Legacy of Marcus Garvey, will be hosted on Monday, August 17, under the theme ‘Educating for liberation: Reclaiming Garvey’s vision in the twenty-first century’. The annual lecture is a scholarly…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (380+ words) Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in Parade Gardens, Kingston, has been effective in reducing crime and violence, particularly murders and shootings, in the community. He noted that four years ago,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (365+ words) Head of Operations in the Kingston Central Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Randy Grant, is reporting a 58 per cent reduction in murders to date, in the division. DSP Grant provided the update during a conversation with Prime Minister, Dr....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (314+ words) A proposed revival of Jamaica’s long-standing bauxite trade with Ghana could generate an initial US$60 million in business. Both countries are working to strengthen economic ties through renewed cooperation in the mining sector. Managing Director of Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (384+ words) Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) President, Kathryn Silvera, has expressed optimism that the official visit of the Republic of South Africa’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Alvin Botes, will pave the way for closer commercial ties…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (557+ words) Jamaica’s rich history, vibrant culture and enduring spirit of resilience took centre stage on the nation’s largest platform as Jamaicans celebrated the country’s 64th year of Independence at the annual Grand Gala. Staged under the theme ‘United in Celebrating Resilience’, the…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (409+ words) Representatives from government ministries and agencies met with youth leaders for discussions aimed at informing the youth development agenda under the 2027-2030 Medium-Term Socio-economic Policy Framework. The meeting, held recently at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) in Kingston, was the…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (661+ words) Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has proposed the creation of a Jamaica-South Africa Investment Delivery Group to help drive and strengthen trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. “South Africa’s outward direct investment…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (266+ words) Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says over the past decade, women’s participation in the agricultural sector has increased, marking a positive development that reflects greater inclusion and strengthening of the sector. The Prime Minister made the remarks…...