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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3).
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3).

Over 7,000 Expungements Approved Since 2016

Since 2016, nearly 11,000 expungement applications have been filed, with more than 7,000 approved, including 1,800 of 2,500 submissions for fiscal year 2024/25. This was disclosed by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre, head table), engages in discussion with members of the Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (June 3). Pictured (from left) are Principal at St. Hugh’s Preparatory, Sasha Wright; Director, Liberty Academy at the Priory, Susan Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; JISA President, Tamar McKenzie; and Registrar, Independent Schools
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre, head table), engages in discussion with members of the Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (June 3). Pictured (from left) are Principal at St. Hugh’s Preparatory, Sasha Wright; Director, Liberty Academy at the Priory, Susan Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; JISA President, Tamar McKenzie; and Registrar, Independent Schools' Unit in the Ministry, Sharon Hunt.

PHOTOS: JISA Members Call on Education Minister
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

Jamaica Looking to Unleash Potential of Entertainment
Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron, makes a presentation during a recent town hall at the Casa Maria Hotel in St. Mary.
Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron, makes a presentation during a recent town hall at the Casa Maria Hotel in St. Mary.

Coconut Industry Board Targeting Youth for Knowledge Transfer
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right, head table), addresses students from Boston College, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Monday (June 2).  She is joined by (from left, head table) Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Director, Montserrat Coalition at Boston College, Fr. Michael Davidson (right), who led the delegation.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right, head table), addresses students from Boston College, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Monday (June 2).  She is joined by (from left, head table) Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Director, Montserrat Coalition at Boston College, Fr. Michael Davidson (right), who led the delegation.

PHOTOS: Education Minister Meets with Delegation from Boston College

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Founder, Caribbean Front Desk (CFD), Dr. Duane Chambers.
Health & WellnessTourism

Big Boost for Health and Wellness Tourism

Jamaica’s foray into the lucrative health and wellness tourism got another significant boost on May 30, with the official launch of Caribbean Front Desk (CFD) at the Half Moon Hotel, Rose Hall, St. James. A groundbreaking online platform dedicated to showcasing authentic Caribbean wellness experiences, the CFD was developed as part of the Tourism Enhancement Fund’s (TEF) 2023 Innovation Incubator...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, outlines the Ministry’s plans during a recent Post-Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Moves to Address Lobster Oversupply with Year-Round Sales Pilot

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be launching a pilot initiative this month to make lobster available for consumption year round. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during a recent Post- Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew. Mr. Green noted that the enforcement of stricter regulations on lobster...
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Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (front, centre), speaks to senior citizens about the work of the agency and the health-based publications available at the JIS booth, during a Fair for The Aged held at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Kingston on Saturday (May 31). The event, which targeted East Kingston communities, was held under the theme ’Seniors You Rock!’ and provided the seniors with access to general health services such as blood-pressure checks.
LabourSocial Security

PHOTO: Fair for the Aged

Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (front, centre), speaks to senior citizens about the work of the agency and the health-based publications available at the JIS booth, during a Fair for The Aged held at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church in Kingston on Saturday (May 31). The event, which targeted East Kingston communities, was...
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A wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables are on display at the Hanover Agricultural Show held at Watson Taylor Park in Lucea, Friday, May 30.
AgricultureYouth

Youth in Agriculture Policy Advanced

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing the development of the Youth in Agriculture Policy and aims to finalise the document to the white paper stage by the end of the current quarter. The white paper signifies the clear intention of the Government to enact the policy. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Courtney Cole, made the disclosure...
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Red Cross worker Oshane Darien (left) accepts an appreciation award from the new Acting Parish Disaster Coordinator at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Rasha Lloyd, during a Shelter Managers’ Appreciation Ceremony, held at the Sharon Baptist Church Hall in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, May 29.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Shelter Managers in St. Elizabeth Honoured

Thirty-eight shelter managers and other volunteers from across St. Elizabeth were honoured for outstanding service during Hurricane Beryl last year, at an Appreciation Ceremony held at the Sharon Baptist Church Hall in Santa Cruz, on May 29. The event was organised by the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation to recognise the selfless contributions of shelter managers who, despite being volunteers, stepped...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Greene
Health & Wellness

Jamaica Invites Fellow PAHO Members to Join Wellness Journey

Jamaica has invited fellow members of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to join the country on its wellness journey. The invitation came from Head of Jamaica’s Delegation, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), Errol Greene, who addressed a recent meeting of the delegation of Member States of the Americas, at the 78th World Health Assembly...
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