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Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, presents a statement to Parliament on Wednesday (June 10).

All Processes on New Electricity License in Progress

Discussions with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company for a new electricity licence are under way, and the necessary legal, policy and stakeholder consultation processes are progressing. The Green Paper on Electricity Sector Reform is also on track for completion...

Energy Expert to Assess Findings and Reports Submitted By JPS

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), and Managing Director, Stewart's Automotive Group, Duncan Stewart (fourth left), cut the ribbon to officially open the new Great Wall Motor (GWM) showroom at South Camp Road in Kingston, recently. Sharing the moment (from left) are GWM representative, Hankin Zhao; Brand Sales Manager, GWM, Titanya Clarke; Managing Director of Stewart's Automotive Group, Jacqueline-Lechler; her son, James Lechler, and grandchildren, Maximillian and Caroline Hudson.

US$7-Million Investment by Stewart’s Automotive a Vote of Confidence in Jamaica – Minister Hill

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) Honourable Daryl Vaz.

Corrective Actions Arising from All-Island Blackout Must Be Treated with Urgency – Minister Vaz

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), looks on as a member of the ceremonial party of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) presents the national insignia and the national flag to Shirley Bailey, sister of late former Cabinet Minister, Hugh Cecil Edmund Hart, at the Official Memorial Service held on Wednesday (June 10), at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Chapel in Mona, St. Andrew.

Scores Pay Final Respects to Hugh Hart

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 10).

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Four New Courts to Be Constructed Under NARRA

Four new courthouses will be built in St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, St. Ann and Trelawny under the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). The announcement was made by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, in his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 10). He informed that the planning process for...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 9).

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House Approves Shipping (Prevention of Garbage Pollution) Regulations, 2026

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 9), approved the Shipping (Prevention of Garbage Pollution) Regulations, 2026. In his remarks, Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the Regulations implement MARPOL ‘Annex V’ of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, thereby enhancing Jamaica’s legal framework for preventing marine pollution caused by garbage from...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (June 10) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

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Finance Minister Assures FSC Stability and Viability After $500M Withdrawal

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, has assured that the Government’s $500-million withdrawal from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) poses no threat to the entity’s stability or its continued viability. “From time to time, and based on Government’s revenue requirements, the financial sector may request distribution of surpluses, reserves, or financial investments in excess of requirements...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provides a detailed breakdown of the Ministry’s over $10 billion expenditure on Hurricane Melissa relief initiatives, during Wednesday’s (June 10) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

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Labour and Social Security Ministry Spends Over $10 Billion on Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has, so far, expended more than $10 billion in targeted Hurricane Melissa relief initiatives, marking one of the largest social protection and disaster recovery interventions in the Ministry’s history. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., provided the update during a Post Cabinet Press Briefing, held on Wednesday (June 10) at Jamaica House. To...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking at Wednesday’s (June 10) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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NHF Investigating Cybersecurity Threat

The National Health Fund (NHF) is investigating a reported cybersecurity threat after receiving a communication from a hacker group claiming to have accessed some of the agency's data. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, provided the update during the post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 10). "The NHF has confirmed receipt of a...

Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., announces the launch of the Humanitarian Assistance Relief Platform (HARP) pilot during Wednesday’s (June 10) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

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Humanitarian Assistance Relief Platform Launched to Streamline ROOFS Phase Two

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has launched the Humanitarian Assistance Relief Platform (HARP), a digital tool developed to streamline phase two of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., announced the commencement of the platform’s pilot phase during Wednesday’s (June 10) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House. He...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses Wednesday

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Jamaica Strengthens Ebola Preparedness in Line with WHO Recommendations

The Government has strengthened Jamaica’s Ebola preparedness measures in line with recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO), based on the scale of the global outbreak. This was disclosed by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who advised that Jamaica remains Ebola-free, with no confirmed or suspected cases of the disease on the island. Speaking during...