Western Jamaica to get majority of 55 bridges to be built over next 30 months

Reading Time: 2 minutesWestern Jamaica will receive the lion’s share of 55 bridges slated for construction over the next two and a half years, under the Accelerated Bridge Programme. Minister without Portfolio in…

Jamaican Scotch bonnet prices soaring in Canada

Reading Time: 3 minutesShortage driving up prices, putting the squeeze on hot sauce Durrant Pate/ Contributor Jamaican Scotch bonnet peppers are the latest food to be hit by a shortage in Canada, which…

St Ann residents urged to confront substance abuse

Reading Time: 2 minutesResidents of St Ann are being urged to confront substance abuse more deliberately by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, as the issue is impacting families, children and…

Caribbean Leaders leave Nassau with renewed commitment to deliver results for the region

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) concluded its 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors on June 4 with a renewed commitment from regional leaders, development partners, and stakeholders to accelerate…

Ambassador Anderson ready to drive Jamaica’s post-disaster reconstruction

Reading Time: 3 minutesChief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, is indicating his suitability and readiness to lead the entity charged with coordinating the next phase of Jamaica’s infrastructure development.

Speaking with JIS CEO, Giovanni Dennis at Jamaica House, June 3, in his first interview as head of NaRRA, Ambassador Anderson said he comes to the role with a proven track record in construction and complex project management.

PNPYO demands public apology from Young Jamaica

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) is calling on Young Jamaica and the Jamaica Labour Party’s Communications Taskforce to issue an immediate and public apology for the dissemination of…