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...
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...
Gov’t to Focus on Safeguarding Citizens’ Rights
JAMAICA: The Government will, this year, focus on piloting legislation and policies aimed at safeguarding the rights and welfare of citizens, in keeping with...
Gov’t to save $400m in Rental Costs from St. Joseph’s Hospital...
JAMAICA: The Government is expected to save $400 million annually in lease and rental costs, consequent on the redevelopment of the St. Joseph’s Hospital...
St. James Farmers Hailed
JAMAICA: Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James Parish Agricultural Manager, Sadie Dixon Bennett, is hailing the farmers in the parish for their commitment...
Centre for Special Needs Children Opens in Portland
JAMAICA: Special needs children in Portland and surrounding parishes now have access to a fully equipped centre that will facilitate their holistic development.
The Mickhail...
