Eight Americans were convicted for breaches of the Dangerous Drugs Act when they appeared before the St Ann Parish Court on Tuesday, November 29.

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says a strong government and good governance have been the catalysts for improvement and recovery in the country's economy post-pandemic. 

Speaking Tuesday at the Invest Jamaica Conference in Montego Bay, St James, Prime Minister Holness stressed that the speed of Jamaica's recovery can be attributed to making the right decisions for the overall good of the country, while balancing lives and livelihood.

“We managed the pandemic in such a way that we didn’t have to sacrifice businesses, we ensured that businesses could recover quickly. Now we are happy to say that our tourism product has recovered," said Holness.

He also noted that the recovery after the pandemic is phenomenal, especially after several months of complete shutdown of the industry.

Pointing to this as evidence of the robustness of the Jamaican economy, the prime minister said, now, more than ever, the country is equipped and poised for greater investment.

He, therefore, moved to encourage greater investment in the country, while highlighting Jamaica’s peak performance in tourism and the high employment rate.

“If you are looking for a place that is near your shores, on the same time zones, accessible, an hour and a half from any major destination that you may be originating from, and you want high-quality labour that can easily communicate, then Jamaica is the place,” said Holness.

He also underscored that the objective of the Government is to convert the country’s assets into prosperity.

The prime minister said: "Jamaica has one of the oldest democracies of modern time and it can become the country that has converted its democracy, its political stability and its economic sustainability into prosperity for the people."

Holness also gave the assurance that the Government and people of Jamaica are committed to the journey of advancement and prosperity of the nation and, therefore, welcome investments that will accomplish this mission.

Alkaline is set to release a six-track EP to close out 2022.

The United States Government will be increasing its investment in Jamaica with some US$34 million committed to violence reduction, combatting human trafficking, cybersecurity, energy security, and initiatives to boost the economy.

FOR 33 years Ghetto Splash has brought cheer to residents of Waterhouse and adjoining communities during the Yuletide season. This year is no different, according to conceptualiser Patrick Roberts.

PRIME Minister Andrew Holness says he will be watching carefully to see if the crime rate will rise after the states of public emergency (SOEs), which he declared on November 15, end today.

MONTEGO BAY, St James — The prosecution told the court on Monday that Rushawn Patterson had told security guard Rohan "Early B" Rose that he killed social media influencer Aneka "Slickianna" Townsend, but Rose's lawyer has called into question the level of his client's culpability after that conversation took place.

Sean Paul has been experiencing life in the sub-zero temperatures of the Austrian mountains.

The GraceKennedy Group has posted revenues of $107.4 billion, an increase of 12.2 per cent or $11.7 billion over the corresponding period in 2021, surpassing the $100 billion target the company previously set to mark its 100th anniversary. 

The West Indies have had little success in the shortest form of cricket lately but veteran Jason Holder says that won't diminish the test team’s ambitions for the two-match series against Australia beginning Wednesday.