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Flyer for the Hanover Police 'Rise and Move - Hanover Soca Aerobics' event in Hopewell on Saturday, April 11.

Hanover Police Stage Fitness Event in Hopewell on Saturday

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in Hanover will host a community fitness event in Hopewell on Saturday, April 11, aimed at promoting wellness while strengthening ties between residents and the police. The event, dubbed Rise and Move – Hanover Soca...

Social Development Commission (SDC) Executive Director, Omar Frith (right), looks at a finished bouquet, while Parish Manager for SDC Portmore, Ishiwawa Hope (centre), speaks to the designer and one of the workshop instructors, Lataliah McFarlane (left), during the agency’s second annual Youth Entrepreneurship Skills Symposium (YESS!) in St. Catherine,

SDC to Implement Programmes to Strengthen Local Economy in 2026/27

Custos Rotulorum of Trelawny, Hugh Gentles (right), who is General Manager of food distribution company Glastonbury, looks on as Shelly-Ann Bryan (centre) of Glastonbury hands over a cheque to Holland High School Principal, Dayle Evans (second left). The occasion was a ceremony held at the institution in Trelawny on (March 30) to celebrate the school's performance in the just concluded Inter-Secondary Schools Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Championships (Champs) at the National Stadium in Kingston. Sharing the moment are head coach of the Holland High track team, Garth Smythe (left), and outstanding sprinter, Shanoya Douglas.

Trelawny Custos Donates $50,000 to Holland High School’s Athletics Programme

Project Management Director and Coordinator at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Dwayne Henry (left), in discussion with cocoa farmer, Bennesa DeCambre-Hayden (centre), and Marketing Officer at RADA, Tassia Francis, during a recent graduation ceremony for 50 farmers who successfully completed training in Cocoa Frosty Pod Rot Disease Management, held at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.

Cocoa Farmers Urged to Remain Vigilant to Manage the Frosty Pod Rot Disease

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), hands over a new guitar to musician and regular visitor to the St. Ann Drop-in Centre, Allmond Belnavis (left), during a visit to the facility in Ocho Rios, on Tuesday (April 7). Looking on are St. Ann's Bay Mayor, Michael Belnavis and Secretary of the Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis.

Drop-In Centre Visitor Receives Guitar from Minister

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left); Executive Director of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ), Dr. Velton Gooden; and Chief Executive Officer of the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ), Dr. Sharonmae Smith Walker, examine a helmet during the launch of the BSJ

16 hours ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Stricter Border Requirements Under New Motorcycle Helmet Standard

Stricter border requirements will be enforced under the new Motorcycle Helmet Standard, JS 374:2025 – Jamaica Standard Specification for Protective Helmets for Road Users. The Standard, launched by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) on March 31, sets out comprehensive stipulations governing the design, quality, and performance of protective helmets. It establishes minimum safety requirements to ensure that helmets used...

President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (right), presents a gift to Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, at the University’s recent Mathematics Expo 2026, held at the institution.

16 hours ago EducationYouth

Mathematics Plays Central Role in Empowering Persons to Succeed – University President

President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, says Mathematics plays a central role in shaping reasoning, strengthening problem-solving skills, and empowering individuals to succeed in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven society. According to Dr. Pinnock, mathematical literacy is no longer optional but is a critical life skill necessary to navigate modern challenges and opportunities. He pointed out that Mathematics...

16 hours ago Office of the Prime MinisterPress Release

JSIF Board Reports Record-Breaking Disbursements and Strengthening of Governance Frameworks for Fiscal Year 2024/2025

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund, JSIF recently announced its highest-ever disbursement for the fiscal year 2024 to 2025 totaling JMD$4.11 billion Jamaican Dollars, signaling a period of high performance in project execution. According to an announcement made by Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, “The JSIF during the fiscal year 2024 to 2025 enjoyed a significant growth by performing at its highest...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), engages in discussion with Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Professor Khaled El‑Enany (second right); UNESCO Regional Director and Representative for the Caribbean, Eric Falt (right); UN Resident Coordinator in Jamaica, Dennis Zulu (third right), and other stakeholders. The meeting took place during a courtesy call at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on April 2.

16 hours ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Receives Courtesy Call from UNESCO Leadership

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), engages in discussion with Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Professor Khaled El‑Enany (second right); UNESCO Regional Director and Representative for the Caribbean, Eric Falt (right); UN Resident Coordinator in Jamaica, Dennis Zulu (third right), and other stakeholders. The meeting...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, addresses the Embassy of Jamaica

17 hours ago Foreign Affairs

Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC Hosts Inaugural Citizenship Ceremony

The Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC recently hosted its inaugural Citizenship Ceremony, formally recognising 27 Jamaican nationals, both newly naturalised and those affirming citizenship by descent. The historic event brought together new and existing citizens with distinguished guests for an evening of formal recognition, ministerial addresses, and national reaffirmation. Each recipient was presented with an official letter of recognition...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Tova Hamilton (third right, front row), poses with students from Mulgrave Primary School in St. Elizabeth, which is among the beneficiaries of 20 dual‑fuel 15,000‑watt portable generators donated for distribution to educational institutions most affected by Hurricane Melissa. The generators were handed over during a ceremony held on Tuesday (April 7) at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood Centre, Kingston. The donation was made possible through a collaboration involving Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac) and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Foundation, based in Geneva, Switzerland, with support from its local affiliate, MSC Jamaica Limited. Other participating stakeholders include (from left, back row) Senior Education Officer, Region Four, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Everette Riley; NET Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; MSC Jamaica Limited Managing Director, Roger Hinds; JamVac Executive Director, Joy Roberts; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace; Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Education Ministry

18 hours ago EducationHurricane Relief & RecoveryTourism

20 Generators Donated to Aid Recovery in Hurricane-Affected Schools

Schools hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa on October 28 will receive additional support through the distribution of 20 generators, provided by the National Education Trust (NET) in partnership with Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac). The new 15,000 watt dual fuel portable generators were officially handed over on Tuesday (April 7), during a ceremony at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

18 hours ago Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

PIOJ Reports Notable Milestones by Health Sector Despite Challenges

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the country’s health sector recorded notable milestones during the 2024 calendar year, even as it grappled with a range of significant challenges. Outlined in the Institute’s latest Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ), which provides a comprehensive assessment of national development, the agency says the Government continued to invest in several...