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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a session of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association's 65th Annual Tourism Forum Awards Luncheon, at Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday, June 27.

Tourism Stakeholders Encouraged to Promote More Natural Offerings

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, is encouraging tourism stakeholders to help expand Jamaica’s tourism reach, by embracing and promoting the country’s growing potential as a nature-positive destination. Addressing the luncheon session of the Jamaica Hotel...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at the Ministry's Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund sensitisation session, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James, on Wednesday (June 24).

Persons Encouraged to Use Purchasing Power to Demand Production of Healthier Foods

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the International Fisherman’s Day ceremony, held on June 25 at Colonel’s Cove in Morant Bay, St. Thomas. Seated is National Fisheries Authority (NFA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Gavin Bellamy.

Gov’t to Expand Boat and Equipment Initiative for Fishers

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

Local Organisations Invited to Drive Healthier Lifestyles Under ‘CARE’ Fund Initiative

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), displays a symbolic cheque for $18.7 million in grants distributed under the Community Churches Clean-up and Restoration grant initiative during a ceremony at the Darliston Holiness Church in Westmoreland, on Thursday, June 25. Joining him are (from left) host pastor, Rev. Nadira Burke Sergeon; Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Dr. Dayton Campbell; Pastor of Beaufort Moravian Church, Rev. Aldwayne Brooks; Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy; Councillor for the Darliston Division Westmoreland, Jerome Bacchas, and Social Development Commission Executive Director, Omar Frith.

Gov’t Grants $18.7M to Restore 102 Westmorland Churches After Hurricane Melissa

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

3 weeks ago Tourism

$5.3 Billion in Tourism Workers Pension Scheme

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is reporting that the Tourism Workers Pension Scheme now has a value of $5.3 billion in savings. The Minister made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 23. The Tourism Workers Pension Scheme, which was seeded by the Government with $1 billion, is designed to...

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), is greeted by Executive Director, Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ), Cordell Green (left) at the BCJ

3 weeks ago Information

BSJ Urged to Maintain a High Standard of Content Monitoring

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, has charged the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ) to maintain a high standard of content monitoring for the advancement of the nation. An independent statutory agency under the Ministry, the BCJ is charged with monitoring and regulating the electronic media sector (free-to-air television, broadcast radio, and subscriber/cable television)...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), greets members of staff during her visit to Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, June 25.

3 weeks ago EducationYouth

Education Minister Celebrates with Students of Park Mountain Primary School

To celebrate the outstanding performance of Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students of Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, visited the institution on Thursday, June 25. The visit was particularly special, as 11-year-old Jasonnia Beadle of the school had emerged as Jamaica's top primary...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses graduates, parents and staff during the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 25.

3 weeks ago EducationInformationYouth

$310 Million Allocated to Rebuild STETHS

The Government has earmarked $310 million to rebuild and strengthen St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS)in Santa Cruz. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made the announcement while addressing the school's graduation ceremony on June 25, held under the theme ‘Through Challenges We Rise: Embracing Resilience and Achieving Success’. Dr. Morris Dixon...

Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) Co-chair and Sponsor, Senator Keith Duncan (right), in discussion with (from left) Executive Vice President, Retail Banking Division, National Commercial Bank, Perrin Gayle; Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force

3 weeks ago National Security and Peace

Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Project ‘STAR’ with New $200M Partnership

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) through a new $200 million public private partnership spanning 24 months. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the disclosure in a message delivered by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Warren Clarke, during a Project STAR donor breakfast, held at...

Deputy Chief Education Officer for Curriculum and Support Services in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Winnie Berry, delivers remarks during Thursday’s (June 25) Hydrate Caribbean Jamaica: Healthy Students, Healthy Futures Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at Clan Carthy High School in Kingston.

3 weeks ago EducationInformationYouth

Eight Kingston Schools to Receive Hydration Stations

Eight schools across Kingston and St. Andrew will be outfitted with hydration stations as part of the Hydrate Caribbean Jamaica: Healthy Students, Healthy Futures initiative. The project aims to increase students’ water consumption, reduce dependence on sugary beverages, and foster healthier lifestyle choices while promoting sustainable habits through the use of reusable water bottles. Beneficiary schools include Tarrant High, Clan...

Director of Client Services, Communications and Information at the Court Administration Division (CAD), Kadiesh Jarrett Fletcher.

3 weeks ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

CAD Hosts Traffic Ticket Public Day for Kingston & St. Andrew on July 8 & 9

The Court Administration Division (CAD) will host a Traffic Ticket Public Day for motorists with outstanding tickets in Kingston and St. Andrew on Wednesday, July 8 and Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the National Arena. Motorists with tickets issued between February 1, 2018 and 2026 who registered for the initiative before May 31 will have the opportunity to have their...