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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 6).
Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 6).

11,400 Sensitised on the Constitution and Laws of Jamaica

Approximately 11,400 persons were sensitised about the Constitution and Laws of Jamaica during the last financial year under the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs’ public legal education programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, said the initiative, which is...
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 6).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 6).

House Approves Pension Reform, Grants Early Retirement with Full Benefits for Public Officers
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), and Chairman of Flow Foundation, Stephen Price (third right, front row), share a moment with information and communications technology (ICT) teachers from institutions across the island, who were honoured at a ‘Teachers’ Excellence in ICT’ ceremony, organised by Flow Foundation, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (May 6).
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), and Chairman of Flow Foundation, Stephen Price (third right, front row), share a moment with information and communications technology (ICT) teachers from institutions across the island, who were honoured at a ‘Teachers’ Excellence in ICT’ ceremony, organised by Flow Foundation, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (May 6).

Ten Outstanding ICT Teachers Honoured
Executive Director, Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Novlette Howell.
Executive Director, Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Novlette Howell.

WCJF to Host Parenting Symposium for Adolescent Mothers on May 9
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, during a visit and tour of the institution’s grounds on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday (May 7).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), converses with President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, during a visit and tour of the institution’s grounds on Teachers’ Day, Wednesday (May 7).

Teachers Vital to Developing Skilled Workforce – PM

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The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Public Relations and Marketing Department took Read Across Jamaica Day to the Grants Pen Primary and Infant School in St. Thomas on Tuesday (May 6).
EducationYouth

Team JIS Reads to Students at Grants Pen Primary and Infant School

Members of the Public Relations and Marketing Department at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) took Read Across Jamaica Day to St. Thomas on Tuesday (May 6) with a mid-morning event at the Grants Pen Primary and Infant School. The team read various books to students at different grade levels and engaged the youngsters through riveting discussions and question-and-answer sessions. Manager...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), greets Ambassador of the European Union to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (left), during the official launch of the Caribbean Investment Forum 2025 on Tuesday (May 6), at the AC Hotel in Kingston. Sharing in the moment are Executive Director of Caribbean Export, Dr. Damie Sinanan (second left) and President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox. The three-day forum will be held from July 29 to 31 at the Montego Bay Conference Centre in St. James.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Jamaica Can Lead Charge in Unlocking Caribbean Investments – Minister Hill

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is perfectly positioned to lead the charge in making the Caribbean the centre for investment and growth. He noted that the country’s proximity to the major markets, including the United States East Coast, makes it a top-five exporter in the Caribbean and a key player in global...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Tourism

Visitor Arrivals Could Triple if Downward Trend in Crime Continues – Tourism Minister

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s tourism sector could see visitor arrivals double or even triple, provided the ongoing downward trend in crime continues. His remarks come in response to Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness’ recent comment that crime remains the primary barrier preventing Jamaica from reaching 10 to 15 million visitors annually. Delivering the...
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Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes.
Justice

May 7 is Judiciary Day

The nation’s courts will open their doors to the public on Wednesday, May 7 for the inaugural celebration of ‘Judiciary Day’. Under the theme ‘Preserving Justice, Honouring History, Embracing the Future’, the observance serves as an opportunity for the judiciary to further engage with the public about the judicial system and its functions, Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes told JIS...
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