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Assistant General Manager for Human Capital Management at the National Housing Trust, Donnetta Russell.

Series of Activities to Commemorate NHT’s 50th Anniversary

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will mark its 50th anniversary this year with a series of activities, beginning April 19. The celebrations will commence with a church service on Sunday, April 19, at Webster Memorial United Church. A second service...

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Shullette Cox (second right), is joined by (from left) Counsellor and Head of Development Cooperation for Jamaica and Belize at Global Affairs Canada, Shehryar Sarwar; Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA), Dr. Damie Sinanan; Canada's High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman; and Head of Technical Programmes at CEDA, Wayne Elliott, during the official launch of the Caribbean Women Generating Resilient and Inclusive Trade (GRIT) Project in Jamaica at Jack Sprat restaurant in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (April 15).

GRIT Project Launched in Jamaica to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Stakeholders attend the opening ceremony for the 34th Caribbean Veterinary Medical Association (CBVMA) Conference and the eighth staging of the Pan-Commonwealth Veterinary Conference (PCVC) at Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny on Wednesday (April 14).

Gov’t Prioritising Post-Hurricane Livestock Recovery to Safeguard Jamaica’s Food Security

A section of the Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) in St. Thomas.

St. Thomas Truckers Adopting Proper Load-Transport Practices

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Sectoral Debate Begins April 21

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.

2 months ago National Security and Peace

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 (JCF). He was speaking at a ceremony for the handover of 34 serviced lots to contributors of the National Housing...

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

2 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

KSAMC Commences Enforcement Activities Under Signage Regularisation Programme

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has commenced enforcement activities under its signage regularisation and public education campaign. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, informed that the enforcement exercise, which began last Thursday (April 9), involves the removal of illegally installed and non-compliant signage. “I wish to emphasise that this is not an action the Corporation undertakes lightly;...

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

2 months ago Mining

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

Commissioner of Mines, Roy Nicholson, will be recommending a temporary halt to quarrying activities along a section of the Wag Water River in St. Mary, citing insufficient material for extraction. The proposed suspension, covering the area from Devon Pen to the Westmoreland Bridge, is intended to allow for natural replenishment following reports of illegal quarrying. “The team from the Mines...

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

2 months ago LabourSocial Security

Over 113,000 Post-Hurricane Household Damage Assessments Completed

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, so far, conducted 113,565 household damage assessments following Hurricane Melissa. Of this number, 17,826 households were found to be severely damaged, 42,586 sustained major damage, and another 41,079 experienced minor damage. These were deemed eligible for benefits under the Government’s Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP). This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel...

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

2 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

ODPEM Reports More Than $1.4 Billion in Donations

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting that the Government has received more than $1.4 billion in donations up to March 31, 2026. More than 17,000 persons have donated to the recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa, which impacted the country on October 28 last year. Director General of ODPEM, Commander Alvin Gayle, made the disclosure during...

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...