The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has forged a relationship with the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) for the establishment of a Culture, Entertainment and Creative Practitioners Institute at the institution. “We will open the Institute in September of this year with a target of 500 learners. Our vision is to establish a premier institute that fosters innovation, growth...

Individuals from across the Caribbean region are being invited to register for the 18th Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Road Races, which are scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 5 in Montego Bay, St. James. The 10-kilometre (10K) run, and five-kilometre (5K) run and walk, will precede the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, being...

During the last four years, the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has provided $734 million in grant funding to enable the staging of cultural, entertainment and sports events of various sizes, artiste tour support, and others. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...

Jamaica continues to make significant strides in enhancing its trade environment under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), with targeted reforms aimed at strengthening national competitiveness, transparency, and economic resilience. Speaking at the recent launch of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, Chief Technical...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is once again appealing to young people to seize the training and employment opportunities available in the country to build a productive and meaningful future, and to reject the path of crime. He made the call while addressing the opening ceremony for the US$50-million MJS Industrial and Technology Park, located at the...

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors are being encouraged to take full advantage of newly implemented policy changes – rolled out two weeks ahead of schedule – to better address the shelter needs of Jamaicans. These include a reduction in service charges, increased loan limits for single and co-applicants, and enhancements to the Smart Energy Loan facility. NHT Assistant General Manager...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Rt’d.) Antony Anderson (right), receives a warm handshake from American diplomat and activist Ambassador Andrew Young. Occasion was a dinner reception held in Ambassador Anderson’s honour by restaurateur and philanthropist, Mack Wilburn (centre) on Friday (June 20) in Atlanta. Sharing the moment (from left) are Marcia Reid and Angie Wynter....