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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks, delivers her contribution to the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 20).

NIRA Processes Over 47,000 Document Recovery Applications Post Hurricane Melissa

By: DONIQUE WESTON, May 23, 2026

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has processed 47,562 document recovery applications, to help Jamaicans rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. This was disclosed by Minister...

Mighty Crown’s Masta Simon (left), from Japan, hands over donation to Projects Officer for Jamaica 4-H Clubs St. Ann branch, Tanika Allen (second left); Head of LINK UP JAJA, Natsumi Nagamura (third left); and Parish Manager for the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, St. Ann branch, Tedroy Gordon, at the Social Development Commission Parish Office in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Thursday, May 14.

Help for Young Farmers In St. Ann

By: Okoye Henry, May 21, 2026

Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon (left), addresses the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation in Black River on Thursday (May 14). Looking on is Chief Executive Officer, Errol Lebert.

St. Elizabeth Authorities Appeal for Shelter Volunteers Ahead of Hurricane Season

By: Okoye Henry, May 15, 2026

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By: Chris Patterson, May 5, 2026
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Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Public Relations Officer and member of the agency's Hurricane Melissa Committee, Jermi-Lee Nelson (third left), presents a donation of hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) Executive Board Member, Marva Allen-Simms (left), at the JIS head office in Kingston on April 21. The items, which include baby diapers, feminine products, water and food items, will be distributed through the JNRWP to individuals significantly impacted by the category-five storm. Sharing in the handover are JIS team members (from left) Director of Human Resources Management and Development, Dr. David Knight; Human Resources Officer, Karen McFarlane; Public Relations Officer, Peta-Gay Hodges; and Special Projects Manager, Paul Allen.

4 weeks ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

PHOTOS: JIS Hands Over Hurricane Melissa Relief Supplies to JNRWP

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green addresses the handover ceremony of fertiliser and other agricultural inputs courtesy of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations held at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Trelawny branch in Hague on April 15.

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FAO and Government of Jamaica Hand Over Fertiliser to Farmers for Hurricane Recovery Support

Farmers across several parishes are set to benefit from fertiliser and planting material, as the Government intensifies recovery efforts through partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United...

By: Serena Grant, April 19, 2026

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), makes a symbolic handover of a $17.6 million cheque under the Government’s Community Church Clean-Up and Restoration Initiative that was accepted by Rev. Othniel Watson (right) of the Middle Quarters New Testament Church of God, during the initiative’s handover ceremony on Friday (April 17) in St. Elizabeth. Looking on are (from left) State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams, and Executive Director of National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.

1 month ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Churches in St. Elizabeth Receive Hurricane Grants

The first official disbursement of approximately $17 million in grants under the Government’s Community Church Clean-up and Restoration Initiative, was made to 101 churches in St. Elizabeth, to repair damage...

By: Okoye Henry, April 18, 2026

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second left), interacts with (from left) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang; Half Moon Chairman, Guy Steuart; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright at the reopening of Eclipse at Half Moon in Rose Hall, St. James, on April 2.

2 months ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryTourism

Tourism Sector Experiencing Strong Rebound Following Hurricane Melissa

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica is now experiencing an 80 per cent recovery in visitor arrivals. The Minister, who made the announcement during the official reopening of...

By: OKOYE HENRY, April 3, 2026

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Deanroy Bernard (seated left) and Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt (seated right) sign the Declaration of Intent for the Establishment of a Culture and Creative Industries Fund on Thursday (April 2), at the Ministry's New Kingston offices. Observing the moment are Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (standing center); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe (standing left) and UNESCO Director General, Khaled El-Enany.

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Declaration of Intent Signed for the Establishment of a Culture and Creative Industries Fund

A declaration of intent for the establishment of a culture and creative industries fund was signed on Thursday (April 2) by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and...

By: BRITNEY STEVENS, April 3, 2026

Caption: Chief Operating Officer of Seminole Gaming, David Hoenemeyer (left) recently presented a cheque valued at US$400,000 to Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left) at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Sharing in the moment were Consul-General of Jamaica to Miami, Oliver Mair (second right), and Jamaica's Promise representative, Chris Benjamin (right).

2 months ago CultureEntertainmentGender AffairsHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoverySport

‘I Love Jamaica’ Initiative Raises US$1 Million

A total of US$1million has been raised through the ‘I Love Jamaica’ concert series, in support of recovery efforts, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. The concert...

By: BRITNEY STEVENS, April 3, 2026

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the official reopening ceremony for Bahia Principe Runaway Bay in St. Ann on Wednesday (April 1).

2 months ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryIndustryTourism

Tourism Sector Nears Full Recovery After Hurricane Melissa

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the sector is rapidly approaching full recovery from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, with arrivals now nearing pre-disaster levels. He indicated that continued room...

By: SERENA GRANT, April 3, 2026

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially reopen the Bahia Principe Runaway Bay in St. Ann on Wednesday (April 1). Joining Mr. Bartlett are (from left) Managing Director of Bahia Principe, Jonay Guerra, and Tourism Director, Donovan White.

2 months ago Hurricane MelissaIndustryTourism

Bahia Principe Reopening Signals Strong Tourism Rebound After Hurricane Melissa

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the local sector continues its strong rebound from the effects of Hurricane Melissa with the reopening of the Bahia Principe Runaway Bay property in...

By: SERENA GRANT, April 3, 2026

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PHOTOS: JIS Hands Over Hurricane Melissa Relief Supplies to JNRWP

FAO and Government of Jamaica Hand Over Fertiliser to Farmers for Hurricane Recovery Support

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Tourism Sector Experiencing Strong Rebound Following Hurricane Melissa

Declaration of Intent Signed for the Establishment of a Culture and Creative Industries Fund

‘I Love Jamaica’ Initiative Raises US$1 Million

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