Little London Health Centre to be Expanded Under Operation Refresh

The Little London Health Centre in Westmoreland is to undergo expansion works under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s Operation Refresh initiative. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure to JIS News, during a tour of …

Government Commits to Ensuring That Accountability Systems Continue to Work During Disasters

The Government has affirmed its commitment to ensuring that systems of accountability continue to work during disasters. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that there is an expectation that the Government is at liberty to suspend or …

Gov’t’s $1b ‘Operation Refresh’ Enhances Over 20 Health Centres Since Launch

More than 20 health centres have benefited from improvements under the Government’s $1 billion ‘Operation Refresh’ initiative since its launch last year. This was disclosed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, during a JIS …

Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project Now 96 Per Cent Complete

The US$575-million Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) is 96 per cent complete. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during …

Schools reminded to adhere to guidelines for beverages

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI) is reminding schools across the country about the importance of adhering to the Interim Guidelines for Beverages in Schools. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), …

PHOTOS: JISA Members Call on Education Minister

VMIL inks loss but cuts debt

VM Investments Limited, VMIL, reported losses for the March first quarter amid global tensions, but deleveraged in the process. The loss of $32.5 million, compared to profit of $510 million a year earlier, stemmed from increased expenses tied to capital …

Bahamas pressing ahead with energy reform, inks two power agreements

The Bahamas government has issued power contracts that it expects to result in modern, reliable and affordable electricity for 14 islands. Prime Minister Philip Davis also indicated that by 2030, at least 32 per cent of the country’s electricity needs will …

Dambisa Moyo | Making sense of the new global economy

As the world becomes more volatile and confusing, policymakers, business leaders, and investors will need to rethink the mental models they use to analyse the global economy. Specifically, they should pay attention to three structural dynamics that are …

Almost 1,800 Jamaicans had their criminal records expunged last fiscal year

Almost 1,800 Jamaicans who applied for their criminal records to be expunged were successful in fiscal year 2024/2025. However, the justice ministry turned down 700 applicants. Justice Minister Delroy Chuck reported that since 2016, more than 7,000 …