Jamaica

Jamaica has recorded about 165 local earthquakes this year according to Mona Campus, seismic unit of the University of the West Indies

The public was informed that the use of drones is not permitted for the Independence Grand Gala, to be held today, unless special permission is granted by Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority and Jamaica Defence Force

Pensioners in need of financial assistance are eligible for a one-off payment of JA$150.000 (880 US$) under the Pension Assistance Fund, designed to provide additional support

Farmers are officially urged to maintain their drains and ditches at best to help remove excess water from their farms upon request by the Rural Agriculture Development Authority

The National Solid Waste Management Authority has commissioned 11 new units in St. James, significantly expanded its waste management capabilities in the area

An increase in limestone exports of around 300% has been recorded over the past year, due to the presence of highly prized limestones and companies producing large quantities of chemical grade limestone

As the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference scheduled for 16-19 June approaches, organisers were pleased with the number of delegates registered from members of the diaspora, stakeholders from various sectors and local Jamaican leaders

Let's All Liv Gud' activity books for students have been launched: the books were created as part of the Ministry's anti-violence campaign and were designed and printed by the Jamaica Information Service

Some 70 roads identified during the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network programme consultations were sent to the National Works Agency for analysis and evaluation

Over the years, the government has made significant investments to improve border security, said the Minister of National Security: coastal radar system, acquisition of offshore patrol vessels and technological solutions for airports

A record level of net international reserves of J$ 5,137 billion (US$30.000.000) was reached

20 young people were honored with the Prime Minister's National Youth Excellence Awards 2023 for their achievements in various fields such as sports, agriculture, arts and culture, leadership, journalism/social media influencers and entrepreneurship

The government is providing aid to farmers affected by the current drought conditions by supporting several communities in Clarendon, St. Elizabeth, Manchester and Trelawny, the hardest hit