Government focused on shared prosperity—PM Holness

Reading Time: 2 minutesPrime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering shared prosperity, with an emphasis on economic transformation and empowerment. Dr Holness, who was making his contribution to…

$28-billion water infrastructure project for western Jamaica

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Government is to spend $28 billion on a three-year project to improve the water infrastructure in western Jamaica. Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution…

PM: Administration aims to provide sustainable water solutions for citizens

Reading Time: 3 minutesPrime Minister Andrew Holness announced that his administration aims to provide sustainable solutions and not just focus on capital infrastructure so that citizens across Jamaica can access potable water for their daily life.

While speaking at the commissioning ceremony for the Runnit and Middle Quarters pipeline projects, Holness stated that water obviously is life, and as such, his administration aims to satisfy this basic need of citizens.

Discussions on Caribbean blue economy advanced

Reading Time: 2 minutesSixteen key stakeholders in the regional fisheries sector recently met in Kingston for critical talks aimed at promoting sustainable use and enhancing the resilience of marine ecosystems and coastal resources…

Holness: Minimum wage moving to J$16,000 per month come June 1

Reading Time: 2 minutesPrime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the national minimum wage will be increased from J$15,000 to J$16,000 per 40-hour work week, effective June 1, representing a 6.7 per cent increase….

Police/protesters clash over electoral reform outside Dominica’s parliament

Reading Time: < 1 minutePolice fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protestors during a demonstration over electoral reform outside Dominica’s parliament.

It is reported that the demonstration was staged on Wednesday, March 19, as parliament began debating electoral reform legislation.