Tag: Jamaica
$400m for mitigation efforts as Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica
Government has activated a comprehensive disaster preparedness, humanitarian and recovery plan for the expected impact of Hurricane Melissa.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of...
Jamaicans and Haitians prepare for passage of Tropical Storm Melissa
Jamaicans and Haitians were bracing for the passage of Tropical  Storm Melissa that is expected to  rapidly intensify into  a major hurricane this weekend.
Weather...
Jamaica to observe national anti-bullying day
The chief executive officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams Thomas, has described as a defining moment for children...
Portia Simpson Miller’s health battle confirmed by husband
For years, it has been whispered in political and other circles – both within and outside of the People’s National Party (PNP), the political...
Holness to be sworn in for third consecutive term on September 16
Andrew Holness will be sworn in as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term on Tuesday, just shy of two weeks after his Jamaica...
Jamaicans voting for new government
Nearly 2.1 million Jamaicans will go to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new government with the incumbent Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) seeking...