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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 10).

BOJ Moves to Simplify Bank Switching

Jamaicans are expected to find it easier to switch bank accounts and compare fees starting this year as the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) advances initiatives to boost competition in the financial sector. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon....

BOJ Rolling Out eKYC Platform to Simplify Banking

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange

CPL Backs Jamaica Cricket with Multimillion-Dollar Yearly Commitment

Tourism Workers Pension Scheme Surpasses $5B in Savings

Gov’t Strengthens Support Services for Vulnerable Women

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third left, second row), joins a photo opportunity as Hi-Pro presents a symbolic cheque to members of the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) during the Roots Resilience Parametric Insurance Programme handover ceremony, held on Monday (March 9) at GraceKennedy (GK) General Insurance Company’s New Kingston office. Also pictured (from left) are Hi-Pro Vice-President, Colonel (Ret’d) Jamie Ogilvie; JNRWP Executive Board Member, Marva Allen-Simms; GK General Insurance Client and Partner Services Manager, Orette Duncan; GK Group’s Head of General Insurance, Tammara Glaves-Hucey; CARE Caribbean Humanitarian Response Lead, Jonathan Arogeti; GK General Insurance Assistant General Manager for Client and Partner Services, Andrea Muir-Gibbs; and JNRWP Consultant, Christopher Chinapoo. The initiative will benefit 120 women producers, supported by a US$65,000 pledge from CARE International and a $900,000 commitment from Hi-Pro, and is facilitated through the GK Weather Protection Programme.

4 weeks ago Agriculture

120 Rural Women Farmers Insured Against Extreme Weather

One hundred and twenty members of the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) are set to benefit from critical insurance coverage to shield their livelihoods against extreme weather. Through a partnership between Hi-Pro and CARE International, these producers will gain protection under the Roots Resilience Parametric Insurance Programme. The initiative is supported by a US$65,000 pledge from CARE International...

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

4 weeks ago Health & Wellness

Gov’t Fast-Tracking Recruitment of Healthcare Staff

The Government is advancing recruitment for healthcare workers as part of medium and long-term measures to fill gaps in the health system following the end of the technical cooperation agreement with Cuba. Addressing a virtual press briefing on Monday (March 9), Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, shared that just under 140 applications have been received...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), responds to questions during the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting on March 6 at Gordon House, as members reviewed the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure. Also pictured are State Minister, Hon. Delano Seiveright, and Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett Templer (right, front row), along with other representatives of the Ministry and portfolio agencies.

4 weeks ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

$315M Disbursed from $1B Jamaica Screen Fund

A total of $315 million has, to date, been disbursed from the $1 billion Jamaica Screen Fund to support film projects. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, provided the update while responding to questions during the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives meeting on March 6 at Gordon House, as members reviewed the...

4 weeks ago Finance & Public ServiceSport

Gov’t Exploring Trelawny Multipurpose Stadium Privatisation and Sports Tourism Potential

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced that an enterprise team is being established to explore opportunities for the development and potential privatisation of the Trelawny Multipurpose Stadium as part of efforts to position the facility as a hub for sports tourism. She made the disclosure during the Standing Finance Committee of the House of...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre, front row), responds to questions on March 6 during a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House, where members were reviewing the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure. He is joined by State Minister, Hon. Delroy Williams (left, front row); Permanent Secretary Marsha Henry-Martin (right, front row), and other representatives from the Ministry.

1 month ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

11 Per Cent Increase in Operational Fire Hydrants Nationwide

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has reported an 11 per cent increase in the number of operational fire hydrants nationwide as of December 31, 2025. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure on March 6 while responding to questions during a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House where...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), responds to a question during Friday’s (March 6) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House. He is flanked by State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams, and Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings.

1 month ago Social Security

2026/27 Budget Boosts for Labour and Social Security Programmes

The proposed Estimates of Expenditure for fiscal year 2026/27 reflect increases across several key programmes and agencies within the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., in his opening remarks on March 6 during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives at Gordon House, where members...

1 month ago Finance & Public ServiceLabourSocial Security

National Insurance Fund Remains Strong – Minister Charles Jr.

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has affirmed that the National Insurance Fund (NIF) remains strong and financially viable. He notes that the facility continues to diversify its investments and strengthen its financial position as the Government reinforces its capacity to meet both current and future obligations to contributors and beneficiaries. “As at March 2026, the...