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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre); Administrator-General, Stacie-Ann Carty (right); and Senior Policy Analyst in the Ministry, Sandy-Lue Cole Jarrett, read a brochure on alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The interaction was captured during the launch of the ADR Policy Development and Estate Planning Public Education Campaign at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Wednesday (April 29).
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (centre); Administrator-General, Stacie-Ann Carty (right); and Senior Policy Analyst in the Ministry, Sandy-Lue Cole Jarrett, read a brochure on alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The interaction was captured during the launch of the ADR Policy Development and Estate Planning Public Education Campaign at the Ministry’s office in Kingston on Wednesday (April 29).

Justice Ministry Launches ADR Policy Development and Estate Planning Public Education Campaign

The Government will be embarking on a campaign to seek the input of citizens in the development of the national alternative dispute resolution (ADR) policy, while simultaneously raising awareness of the benefits of ADR and estate planning. The islandwide public...
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28).
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28).

Gov’t Tables Key Environmental Policies
Butchers and butchers’ associates attend the annual Portland Butchers Licensing Session held at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on April 27.
Butchers and butchers’ associates attend the annual Portland Butchers Licensing Session held at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on April 27.

Over 95 Per Cent of Portland Butchers Recommended for Licensing
Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris.
Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris.

Gradual Reduction in Mosquito Breeding in Westmoreland
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), shares in conversation with President, Excelerate Energy, Steven Kobos (left), and Chargé d
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), shares in conversation with President, Excelerate Energy, Steven Kobos (left), and Chargé d'Affaires, United States (US) Embassy, Scott Renner, during Excelerate Energy's first anniversary celebrations held at the residence of the US Ambassador in St. Andrew on Tuesday (April 28).

Gov’t Looks to Deepen Excelerate Energy Partnership to Drive Cleaner, Affordable Energy

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the main address during the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Recovery and Investment Forum held at the Ministry
Agriculture

$100-Million Yam Recovery Programme

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is targeting the recovery of yam through investment of $100 million. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said the support is part of a broader strategic response to the agricultural industry, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. He was speaking on Tuesday (April 28) during the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Recovery and...
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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (centre), and Officer-in-Charge at the Jamaican Consulate General in New York, Ariel Bowen, share a photo opportunity with a large group of Jamaicans at the recently concluded 130th Penn Relays Carnival at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
Foreign AffairsSport

PHOTOS: US Ambassador Attends Penn Relays

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (centre), and Officer-in-Charge at the Jamaican Consulate General in New York, Ariel Bowen, share a photo opportunity with a large group of Jamaicans at the recently concluded 130th Penn Relays Carnival at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.
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EducationTechnology

Bursars Urged to Embrace Technology

Bursars are being urged to leverage technology to strengthen financial stewardship across the education system. Principal Finance Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard DePass, in making the call, said that technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, significantly enhances job performance, pushing institutions towards higher standards of efficiency and accountability. By streamlining workflows, enabling real-time...
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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28).
Climate ChangeSectoral Debate 2026/27

Jamaica Finalising Plans for Blue and Green Fund Launch

Jamaica will this year complete preparations for the launch of the Blue and Green Fund, which will be housed at the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ). Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure during his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28). “We expect this to be primarily...
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Acting Senior Director for Cocoa and Coconut at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Chevonne Aschute, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank held at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston.
Agriculture

Jamaicans Encouraged to Support Local Chocolatiers

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) is encouraging Jamaicans to support local chocolatiers to bolster the industry and the economy. Acting Senior Director for Cocoa and Coconut at JACRA, Chevonne Aschute, said local producers have been ramping up production, competing for the local supply of cocoa. “Since we grow what we eat and we eat what we grow, we...
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Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan (centre, back row), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Kohei Maruyama (second left, back row), lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally hand over the 2026 Toyota Coaster Bus donated by the Government of Japan to Port Antonio Primary School in Portland on Tuesday (April 28). They are joined by (from left, back row) Port Antonio Primary Principal Kennecha Davis-Williams; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Acting Regional Director for Region Two in the Ministry of Education, Yashieka Blackwood-Grant; and students of the institution.
Education

Japan Donates School Bus to Port Antonio Primary

Students and staff of Port Antonio Primary School in Portland now have improved access to safe, reliable transportation, following the donation of a 2026 Toyota Coaster Bus by the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica. The vehicle, valued approximately US$73,000, was handed over to the school on Tuesday (April 28). The provision was made possible through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots...
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