Neglected Minerals a Goldmine

JAMAICA:  Permanent Secretary in the Transport and Mining Ministry, Dr. Alwin Hales,  says the Neglected Development Minerals sector has the potential to create jobs...

Jamaica to Commemorate World Heritage Day on May 18

JAMAICA:  Jamaica and other nations across the globe will join the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in commemorating Monday, May 18...

Government to Review NIS, PATH

JAMAICA:  The Government will be undertaking a comprehensive review of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) Act. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen,...

Full Implementation of Disabilities Act This Year

JAMAICA:  Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government will be moving to fully implement the Disabilities Act this year. This...

Launch of the TT Central Registry on Domestic Violence

TRINIDAD:  April 16th, 2016: The Office of the Prime Minister (Gender and Child Affairs) launched the Trinidad and Tobago Central Registry on Domestic Violence...

PM Harris: Stepped-up support for law enforcement at the fore of...

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, APRIL 16th, 2016 (PRESS SEC) – Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, during the passing out parade for recruits of...

Health Ministry Exploring New Mosquito Eradication Measures

JAMAICA:  The Ministry of Health is exploring possible pilot implementation of new mosquito eradication measures that will complement those already in place, to further...

GOVT Will Keep Citizens Informed and Engaged – PM

JAMAICA:  Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says he will be making it a priority to keep Jamaicans informed about issues relating to...

Portmore Climate Change Park to be Rehabilitated

JAMAICA:  The Climate Change Park in Portmore, St. Catherine is slated to be rehabilitated. Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says funds...

Further Decline in Jamaica’s Current Account Deficit

JAMAICA:  Jamaica’s current account balance deficit fell by US$656.8 million for the first nine months of the 2015/16 fiscal year, ending December 2015, compared...