Jamaica

In the first quarter of 2023, the country recorded its lowest homicide rate in seven years, according to Minister of National Security, Horace Chang, with a 17% decrease compared to 2022

A total of $13 billion in affordable loans and credit guarantees were provided for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) by the Government during fiscal year 2022/23

A school garden programme has been officially launched at the Randolph Lopez School of Hope in Kingston, in partnership with the Jamaica Agricultural Society and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority

Entertainment blogger and record producer, Wayne Brown, has filed a civil lawsuit in the Supreme Court against the Public Services Commission and the Police Services Commission for the recent appointment of controversial key figures

Scores of members of the Jamaica Teachers' Association have opted to withdraw from the union after its delegates voted to accept the Government's new compensation package

Just over $1,1 billion has been allocated to continue the implementation of the BIGEE (Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems) project to promote sustainable and robust growth of start-ups and SMEs in Jamaica

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Marlene Malahoo Forte, stated that the system of composition of the Upper House of Parliament will not be disrupted by the committee that will deal with the reform of the Constitution

The Couples San Souci Resort in Jamaica will host legendary Grammy Award winner Michael Bolton performance at the For the Children Charity Concert on 27 May

Sports brand Adidas unveiled Jamaica's new home, away and pre-match football shirts in a global social media launch

At the Jamaica China Goodwill (JCG) Infant School in Olympic Gardens, St Andrew, a $9 million library has been set up to encourage children to read and to improve literacy at the institution

The Government will move with speed and alacrity to transform Jamaica into a republic, said Prime Minister, Andrew Holness

States of emergency in eight parishes have been renewed; announced on 15 November 2022 to control an ongoing threat of crime linked to gang activity, they allow authorities to search buildings and arrest citizens without a warrant

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising shoppers not to accept poorly documented cash register tapes as substitutes for receipts from vendors