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Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (ninth left), is flanked by other regional leaders during Sunday’s (July 6) opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (ninth left), is flanked by other regional leaders during Sunday’s (July 6) opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

PM Calls for Redoubling of Efforts in Support of Haiti

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has highlighted the need for CARICOM to intensify efforts in the international community for the restoration of peace and security in Haiti. He noted that the international momentum in support of the...
Senior Toll Inspector at the Toll Authority of Jamaica, Delon Wauchope, speaks about safety on Jamaica’s toll roads during a recent JIS Think Tank.
Senior Toll Inspector at the Toll Authority of Jamaica, Delon Wauchope, speaks about safety on Jamaica’s toll roads during a recent JIS Think Tank.

Toll Authority Ensuring Toll Road Safety
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Jamaica's Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Youth Ambassadors, Odane Brooks (left) and Christal Parris-Campbell, give remarks at the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Sunday (July 6).

Youth Ambassadors Call on CARICOM Heads to Address Key Issues Affecting Young People
Youth advocate , Dr. Aubrey Stewart, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), held on Sunday (July 6) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
Youth advocate , Dr. Aubrey Stewart, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), held on Sunday (July 6) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

CARICOM Heads Urged to Commit to Regional Justice, Youth Development and Integration
President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Metry Seaga, addresses CARICOM Heads of State and regional business leaders at a Business Breakfast Forum hosted by the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) and the PSOJ at the Sandals Montego Bay Hotel in St. James on Tuesday (July 8).
President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) Metry Seaga, addresses CARICOM Heads of State and regional business leaders at a Business Breakfast Forum hosted by the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) and the PSOJ at the Sandals Montego Bay Hotel in St. James on Tuesday (July 8).

Integration Also Imperative for Regional Businesses – PSOJ President

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the Senate’s recent sitting at Gordon House.
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New Road Traffic Act Fuels Push for Efficient Governance

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says provisions in the Road Traffic (Amendment) Act, 2025, complement the Government’s broad goals of modernising and enforcing traffic management by enhancing administrative efficiency. Piloting the legislation in the Senate recently, Minister Johnson Smith said the legislation resolves existing inefficiencies associated with a paper-based licence and registration...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an introduction and handover ceremony for nurses from the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps Programme on Monday (July 7) at the Ministry in New Kingston. Listening (from left) are Chargé d
Health & Wellness

PHOTOS: Dr. Tufton Welcomes Nurses from Nigeria

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses an introduction and handover ceremony for nurses from the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps Programme on Monday (July 7) at the Ministry in New Kingston. Listening (from left) are Chargé d'Affaires, Nigerian High Commission to Jamaica, Bintu Bwala Ekikor; and Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie. The...
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Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, addresses the opening ceremony of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Sunday (July 6).
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Projects to Improve Regional Travel, Trade and Logistics

Caribbean countries are looking at a regional ferry service, which could revolutionise travel and trade among the islands, reducing the dependence on air transport and making travel more affordable. The private sector-led project will transport both passengers and cargo. Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Mottley, in her address at the opening ceremony at the 49th Regular Meeting of the...
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Prime Minister of Jamaica and Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), engages in discussion with President of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, during an External Trade Negotiation Committee Breakfast Meeting at the Jewel Grande Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Monday (July 7), alongside Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. The event was part of the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from July 6-8 under the theme: ‘People, Partnership and Prosperity— Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future’.
CARICOM

Guyana’s President Calls for Transnational Strategy to Tackle CARICOM’s Pressing Challenges

Guyana’s President, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, has asserted that Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations must transcend national boundaries in policymaking if they are to effectively confront the region’s most urgent challenges. He emphasised the need for Member States to work together to address the challenges impacting the region. “There [are] the [challenges] of climate security, food security, and, of...
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Newly installed President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, holds the CCJ seal during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (July 6).
CARICOM

Appointment of New CCJ JUDGE a Signal of Confidence in Regional Leadership

Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, says the appointment of the Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson as President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) reflects the trust and confidence of the region in its own leadership. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on Sunday (July 6), Dr....
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents newly installed President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson, with the Proclamation of his appointment during Sunday’s (July 6) swearing-in ceremony at the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay, St. James.
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Justice Winston Anderson Pledges Integrity and Collegiality as Fourth CCJ President

Hon. Mr. Justice Winston Anderson has expressed his commitment to leading the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) with integrity as its fourth President, noting that he will rely on the strength and support of his colleagues throughout his tenure. This, even as he acknowledged beginning to feel the weight of the responsibility that comes with leading the region’s highest judicial...
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