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Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Cabinet Approves Draft Terms for All-Island Electricity Licence

A draft Heads of Terms for an all-island electricity licence, scheduled to take effect in 2027, has been approved by Cabinet. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet press briefing...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses Wednesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Legislation Provides for Automatic Expungement of Certain Non-Custodial Convictions

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

Persons with Disabilities Urged to Register on JCPD’S ‘I Am Able’ Platform

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, displays a copy of the Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Act, 2026 and its accompanying Jamaica Gazette, during Wednesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Bill to Broaden Access to Expungement Gazetted

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the official launch of Chester Creek housing development in Westchester Drive in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (March 3).

Jamaica Officially Enters Reconstruction Phase Post-Melissa

Principal, St. Mary Technical High School, Orville Richards (left), with other dignitaries (from second left), Member of Parliament, St. Mary South Eastern, Christopher Brown; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Assistant Chief Education Officer (Acting) Curriculum Unit, Shereen Davy-Stubbs; Director, Regional Educational Services (Acting), Yashicka Blackwood-Grant; and Board Chairman, St. Mary Technical High School, Dr. Isaac Brown, at the official opening of the Innovation Hub for Electrical and Renewable Energy at St. Mary Technical High School on February 6.

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Innovation Hub for Electrical and Renewable Energy Established at St. Mary Technical

Principal of St. Mary Technical High School, Orville Richards, has hailed the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information for its role in establishing a state-of-the-art Innovation Hub for Electrical and Renewable Energy at the institution. Mr. Richards said the hub is a significant step in the school’s journey to becoming the premier technical and vocational education and training (TVET)...

Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, outlines the Commission’s plans for World Consumer Rights Day 2026 during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank session on Wednesday, March 4.

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CAC Plans Week-Long Activities to Observe World Consumer Rights Day

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a comprehensive week of activities to mark World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2026, reinforcing its commitment to consumer protection, product safety and responsible purchasing. World Consumer Rights Day, observed annually on March 15, brings together more than 150 countries and over 200 consumer advocacy groups worldwide to highlight the importance of protecting consumer...

National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) Board of Management Chair, Joy Douglas, presents Director of the Centre for Disability Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Senator Professor Floyd Morris, with a token during the launch of the Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) training programme for the public library system on Monday (March 2) at the UWI.

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NLJ Reinforcing Mandate of Equitable Access with Jamaican Sign Language Initiative

National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) Board of Management Chair, Joy Douglas, says the institution is reinforcing its mandate of equitable access with the launch of a Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) initiative across the national library network. Speaking during the launch of the initiative by the Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona,...

Right Now For Jamaica (RNFJ) Vice President, Dr. Maurice Miles.

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Maryland-Based Organisation, Right Now for Jamaica, to Host Gala in Aid of Hurricane Melissa Recovery

United States (US)-based organisation Right Now For Jamaica (RNFJ), recently established in Maryland, will host its inaugural Fundraiser Gala Dinner and Concert on March 28. The event is billed as an elegant evening celebrating culture, purpose, and philanthropy. Slated for the Royal Ballroom in Bowie, Maryland, just outside Washington DC, the gala is poised to bring together members of the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCON), Marvin Campbell (third left), cut the ribbon to launch the Chester Creek housing development at Westchester Drive in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (March 3). Sharing in the moment are (from left) Councillor for Westchester Division, Renair Benjamin, representing Mayor of Portmore, Leon Thomas; Chairman of WIHCON, Peter Melhado, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Dr. Alfred Dawes.

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PM Launches Chester Creek Housing Development in Portmore

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially launched the Chester Creek housing development in Portmore on Tuesday (March 3), which provides modern housing solutions for young professionals and families. Situated on Westchester Drive, the West Indies Home Contractors Limited (WIHCON) project will deliver 328 townhouses to market under a four-phase project. Each unit is currently priced at $33...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (March 4).

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Gov’t Continues to Monitor Situation in the Middle East

The Government of Jamaica continues to monitor the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East, which has further deteriorated in recent days, and is hosting a town hall meeting today to provide information for citizens in the conflict area. The town hall will focus on sharing experiences on the ground, reiterating the messages of sheltering in place, staying away...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during the official launch of Chester Creek housing development at Westchester Drive in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (March 3).

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Prime Minister Orders Audit Teams to Safeguard ROOFS Programme from Welfare Fraud

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has directed the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) to establish audit teams to prevent welfare fraud within the Restoration of Owner and Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme. The initiative, as part of the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP), supports individuals and families whose...