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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24).

Jamaica to Petition King Charles III for Privy Council Ruling on Slavery Reparations

Jamaica will be submitting a petition to His Majesty King Charles III, requesting that he refer a set of legal questions to the Privy Council concerning reparations for slavery. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, made...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, closes the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (June 24).

Historic Shift in Crime and Violence

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Gloria Dacres (second right), with the keys to her new two-bedroom home in Amity Hall, St. Thomas Eastern, on June 19. Also participating in the proceedings are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams, and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles.

Prime Minister Announces Over 40,000 NHT Housing Solutions in Pipeline to Boost Market Supply

Culture Ministry Partners with CMU to Establish Institute

Registration Open for 18TH CARICOM Road Races

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Ministry Provides $734 Million in Grants to Stage Cultural, Entertainment and Sports Events

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...

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Latoya Richards Franklin.

12 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Jamaica Continues to Modernise Trade Systems

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 (right), is greeted by Chairman, MJS Industrial and Technology Park, Michael Subratie, during the opening ceremony for the Park, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on June 24. At centre is Executive Chairman, Musson Group, Paul B Scott.

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PM Appeals to Young People to Seize Training and Employment Opportunities

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) Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (June 24).

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NHT Encourages Contributors to Take Advantage of Newly Implemented Housing Benefits

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. Ambassador Anderson was in Atlanta for a two-day official visit from June 19 to 22.

12 months ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Ambassador Anderson Meets Ambassador Andrew Young

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....

President, Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr. Mark Smith, delivers remarks at the official opening of the 40th staging of the JTA/Sagicor Foundation National Primary School Athletics Championship on Saturday (June 21) at the National Stadium in Kingston.

12 months ago SportYouth

PHOTOS: Opening of JTA/Sagicor Foundation National Primary School Athletics Championship

Tourism Information Centre Manager at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Lucretia Green (left), with The Manning’s School Jullisa Dujon; Montego Bay High School’s Kiara Bowman, and Hampton School’s Caleader Lewinson, following the completion of the first round of the annual Junior Minister of Tourism Competition, at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, St. Ann, on June 20.

12 months ago TourismYouth

All-Girls Showdown in Junior Minister of Tourism Competition

Jullisa Dujon of The Manning’s School has secured her spot in the second and final round of the Junior Minister of Tourism competition, after topping a field of 11 contestants at the Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, St. Ann, on June 20. Montego Bay High School’s Kiara Bowman, and Hampton School’s Caleader Lewinson, also advanced, setting up an all-girls final showdown....