Minister Mckenzie Urges Citizens’ Discipline to Safeguard Firefighters

Minister Mckenzie Urges Citizens’ Discipline to Safeguard Firefighters

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging citizens to help reduce risks faced by members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) by practising greater self-control...

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Pilot Programme to Integrate Unpaid Caregivers Into Formal Care System

Pilot Programme to Integrate Unpaid Caregivers Into Formal Care System

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced the commencement of a pilot programme this year that will integrate unpaid caregivers into the formal care system for...

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Health Ministry Establishes International Recruitment Unit

Health Ministry Establishes International Recruitment Unit

An international recruitment unit has been established to manage the cross-border arrangements to fill vacancies in the health sector and boost human resources. Making the announcement during his contribution to...

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KSAMC Encourages Compliance with Signage Regulations

KSAMC Encourages Compliance with Signage Regulations

Enforcement activities continue under the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) signage regularisation initiative, to encourage compliance in the business community. In his address at Tuesday’s (May 12) Kingston...

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2026 JTA/Sagicor Athletics Championships Launched

2026 JTA/Sagicor Athletics Championships Launched

The 41st staging of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)/Sagicor National Athletics Championships was officially launched on Tuesday (May 12), ahead of the June 26 to 27 event at the National...

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Health Ministry Moves to Support Thousands Experiencing Menopause, Andropause

Health Ministry Moves to Support Thousands Experiencing Menopause, Andropause

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is developing a national menopause and andropause policy to address the impacts of the age-related changes, which affect approximately 400,000 Jamaicans. Minister of Health...

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Jamaica Commemorates 50 Years of IMO Membership

Jamaica Commemorates 50 Years of IMO Membership

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has reaffirmed Jamaica’s unwavering commitment to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), emphasising that the maritime sector stands...

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St. Mary Farmers Urged to Get Registered and to Issue Receipts

St. Mary Farmers Urged to Get Registered and to Issue Receipts

Farmers in St. Mary are being urged to get registered and to make use of receipts during sales, to avoid issues with the police. Speaking at a recent meeting of...

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Distracted Driving Still A Major Problem

Distracted Driving Still A Major Problem

Motorists are being urged to avoid distracted driving, warning that the practice continues to contribute to crashes and fatalities on the nation’s roads. Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and...

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