The Government continues to expand support services for vulnerable women through a network of shelters and transitional housing facilities. Addressing the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives during its examination of the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure at Gordon House on March 6, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, reported that two shelters are currently...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...