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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Barltlett, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 23).

Tourism Ministry Advancing Plans for ‘Local First’ Policy

The Ministry of Tourism is advancing plans to implement a Local First Policy, designed to ensure that a greater share of tourism earnings remains in Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, delivers remarks during the launch of SLEEK Radio 93FM on Monday (June 22).

Radio Still a Powerful and Relevant Medium – State Minister Seiveright

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, makes his contribution to the debate on a Private Member’s Motion concerning Jamaica’s cement supply situation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 23.

Government Approves Importation of Cement to Support Growth in Construction Sector

Top-performing students in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination at Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland, Omoria Heaven (second left) and Ryu Robinson (third left), share a moment with Omoria's father, Omordo Heaven (left) and Principal of Broughton Primary, Marva Clarke.

Students at Broughton Primary Reap Success in PEP Examination

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provides details about the outcomes of the 11th Our Ocean Conference held in Mombasa, Kenya, during a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 24).

Jamaica Signs On to Four International Environmental Agreements

Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (third left), shares a photo opportunity with stakeholders at the Harbour Street Automated Car Park on June 11. He is joined by (from left) Councillor for the Montego Bay South Eastern Division, Arthur Lynch; St James Municipal Corporation Director of Revenue and Commercial Services, Shanice Williams, and Chief Executive Officer, Naudia Crosskill; Deputy Mayor, Councillor Dwight Crawford, and Innovative Core Solutions Project Lead, Nicholas Thompson.

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Smart Parking Facility Commissioned in Montego Bay

An automated car park, designed to improve parking efficiency and ease congestion, was officially commissioned on Harbour Street in Montego Bay by the St. James Municipal Corporation on June 11. The development represents a significant step in modernising urban infrastructure and enhancing the overall parking experience for motorists in St. James. Customers will receive a time-stamped card from the automated...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks during a Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities Town Hall Meeting at Colonel Cove in St. Thomas on June 23.

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Persons With Disabilities Encouraged to Register With the JCPD

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging persons with disabilities and their families to register with the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), to access critical services, benefits and support available from the Government. Speaking at the first JCPD town hall meeting, held at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on June 23,...

A representative of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) participated in a game of dominoes with fathers during the Father’s Cup – Father’s Day Football and Domino Tournament, hosted by the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) on Saturday (June 20) at the Jamalco Sports Club, Halse Hall in Clarendon. The Father’s Cup is a high-impact initiative that uses football and domino competitions to engage fathers, while encouraging effective parenting, conflict resolution, and stronger family bonds.

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PHOTOS: NPSC Father’s Day Cup

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks in the House of Representatives on June 23.

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Minimum Wage Moves to $17,000, Up from $16,000

The House of Representatives approved the Minimum Wage (Industrial Security Guards) (Amendment) Order, 2026 and the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Order, 2026, on Tuesday (June 23), thereby increasing the minimum wage from $16,000 to $17,000 per 40-hour work week, effective July 1, 2026. In his remarks, Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said since its enactment...

Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick, speaks at JIS Think Tank on June 24 .

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NHT Processes $2.2 Billion in Hurricane Relief Grants

Approximately 5,100 applications have been processed under the National Housing Trust (NHT) Hurricane Relief Grant Initiative, representing $2.2 billion in payouts to homeowners and NHT contributors impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on June 24, Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the NHT, Dwayne Berbick, said the Trust has...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses Wednesday’s (June 24) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

2 weeks ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentWater

Government to Establish Planning Secretariat for Ocean Conference in 2029

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has announced that a Planning Secretariat is to be established over the next year, to prepare the nation for the hosting of the 13th Our Ocean Conference. The Conference, which is one of the largest global events concerned with ocean protection and the blue economy, is set to be held...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Barltlett, makes his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 23).

2 weeks ago AgricultureTourism

ALEX Programme Drives 2.5M Kg Produce Sales for Over 2,000 Farmers

Through the Agri-Linkages Exchange (ALEX) programme, more than 2,000 farmers have been connected to tourism demand, resulting in the sale of 2.57 million kilogrammes of produce. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, made the disclosure during his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 23). Launched in 2017, ALEX is a collaborative initiative of the Tourism...