The government will be transitioning to direct cash payments to beneficiaries of the ROOFS programme, under phase two of the initiative.
The government today sought parliament's approval to continue the contentious withdrawal of millions of dollars from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to support the budget.
The World Bank has priced a catastrophe bond that finances US$200m of insurance coverage against hurricanes for Jamaica.
Several youth farmers in St. Ann are getting a helping hand from Japanese reggae sound system Mighty Crown, in restoring their livelihoods following devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
JUTC announced that effective tomorrow, it will reduce the frequency of its Ocho Rios service, which operates from Ocho Rios to Spanish Town, Half-Way Tree and Downtown Kingston. The state-run company said the adjustment follows concerns raised by Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) operators and forms part of its commitment to stakeholder engagement and responsible service planning.