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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), in discussion with Commanding Officer for the St. Catherine North Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hopeton Nicholson (second left), while Commander of Zone 4 in the Police Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Fitz-Albert Linton (left), and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, look on. Occasion was the handover of 34 serviced lots at the Cherry Gardens Housing Development in Kitson Town to contributors of the National Housing Trust (NHT), on April 15.

Reduction in Major Crimes the Result of Policy, Sustained Investments and Work of JCF Members – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has emphasised that the country’s recent gains in reducing murders and other major crimes were the result of deliberate policy decisions, sustained investments and work by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s Monthly Sitting of Council on Tuesday (April 14) at the Corporation's downtown Kingston offices.

KSAMC Commences Enforcement Activities Under Signage Regularisation Programme

A section of the Wag Water River in St. Mary, located near the Westmoreland Bridge.

Temporary Quarrying Halt Recommended for Wag Water River in St. Mary

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (April 15) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Over 113,000 Post-Hurricane Household Damage Assessments Completed

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle.

ODPEM Reports More Than $1.4 Billion in Donations

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (second right), shares lens with (from left) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Arkitechs Inc., Stephen Lee; Chairman of Caribbean Datacentre Association, Giovanni King; Director of Research and Stakeholder Engagement at Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG), Dr. Claire Craig; Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR), Ansord Hewitt; and CaribNOG Co-founder, Bevil Wooding, during the 31st staging of the CaribNOG Forum, held on Tuesday (April 14) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

2 months ago Telecommunications

Digital Resilience Key to Caribbean Stability – Minister Vaz

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has underscored that resilient digital infrastructure in the Caribbean is no longer optional but fundamental to national development, security, and economic stability. He was speaking during the 31st staging of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG 31) Forum, held on Tuesday (April 14), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston....

Stalwarts in the early-childhood education sector show off awards presented at the JN Foundation and University of the West Indies (UWI) School of Education Dudley Grant Early Childhood Resource Centre Awards Luncheon on Tuesday (April 14) at the JN Financial Centre in St. Andrew. They are joined by Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National (JN) Group, Earl Jarrett (back row, centre) and Chairman, JN Foundation, Parris Lyew-Ayee (second row, left).

2 months ago EducationYouth

Gov’t Investing in Early Childhood Education

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, says the Government is committed to the development of early childhood education as the foundation for learning. She informed that $39.3 billion, representing about 20 per cent of the Ministry recurrent budget of $193.3 billion, is dedicated to the sector, which caters to children zero to eight years...

Founder and Executive Director of the Jamaican Association for Debating and Empowerment (JADE), Germaine Barrett (left), exchanges greetings with Principal and Pro-Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Mona, Densil Williams, during the launch of the TIU Public Sector Debate Competition on Tuesday (April 14) at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston. Sharing the moment is Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters (centre).

2 months ago Finance & Public Service

Record 32 Teams to Compete in 2026 Public Sector Debate

A record 32 teams will match wits and skills while competing for millions in cash and prizes in the 2026 Public Sector Debate Competition. Implemented by the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) the debate, which is in its fifth staging, offers a platform for public-sector workers to influence change through discourse. Speaking during the launch on Tuesday (April 14) at the...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, delivers the main address at the Global Launch of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston, on Wednesday (April 15).

2 months ago Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Foreign Minister Calls on Jamaicans Across the Globe to Partner with Their Homeland

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has issued a call for Jamaicans across generations and across the globe to partner with their homeland in shaping a stronger, more sustainable and resilient nation. “The Government recognises and values the remarkable contributions from members of the diaspora across the globe, and moreover, we believe in...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

2 months ago Finance & Public Service

NaRRA Procurement Framework to Ensure Oversight and Accountability – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the procurement framework under which the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) operates will be clearly defined, legally grounded, and subject to oversight by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service. “On the specific question of procurement, the procurement framework for NaRRA is not incorporated in the [National Reconstruction and...

2 months ago LabourSocial Security

Government Disburses $9.5 Billion to Beneficiaries of ROOFS Programme

The Government has disbursed $9.5 billion in grants to beneficiaries of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) programme. ROOFS is part of the overall Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP) and has been allocated an initial $10 billion to assist households assessed as having sustained minor, major, or severe damage from Hurricane Melissa. “We have completed the payments to...

Minister of Energy, Transport, and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on April 15.

2 months ago Energy

Petroleum Prices to Be Closely Aligned to Global Movements Through Tiered Pricing Mechanism

A tiered pricing mechanism is being implemented, which will see petroleum prices being more closely aligned to global price movements. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (April 15). Mr. Vaz explained that while the current mechanism has been effective in cushioning consumers, it...