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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Monday’s (June 22) Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Press Conference at Jamaica House.

90 Per Cent of PEP Students Placed in School of Choice

Ninety per cent of students who sat the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination have been placed in a school of their choice. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, advised that 9.5...

Acting Director General of Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Wayne Hunter.

Commodities Sector Ripe for Diaspora Investment

Volunteer dentists and dental students provide oral health assessments and dental care to students during the Jamaica Nurses' Association of Florida's health and humanitarian outreach mission at the Savanna-la-Mar United Church in Westmoreland on Thursday, June 18.

Residents in Westmoreland Benefit from Medical Outreach Mission

Customer Care Area Manager at the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Le-Var Allen, delivers a presentation during the St. Mary Municipal Corporation’s Infrastructure and Traffic Management Committee monthly meeting in Morant Bay on June 16.

Gov’t Exploring Strategies to Tackle Informal Settlements

Customer Care Area Manager at the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Le-Var Allen (standing left), makes a presentation during the St. Mary Municipal Corporation’s Infrastructure and Traffic Management Committee monthly meeting in Morant Bay on June 16. Seated (from left) are Councillor Levan Freeman (partially hidden); Mayor of Port Maria and Chairman of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson; Chairman/Councillor Everton Garvey; and Chief Engineering Officer, Dwayne Johnson.

JPS Strengthening Systems Ahead of Hurricane Season

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses Wednesday’s (June 17) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

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Cabinet Approves Cement Imports to Fill Supply Gap

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says that Cabinet’s approval of additional cement imports is to fill a shortage impacting the local construction sector. Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCCL), which is Jamaica’s primary cement manufacturer, cited production setbacks from heavy rainfall affecting raw materials, and kiln expansion works causing operational adjustments. In addition, there was an...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 17).

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Jamaica Road Register to Be Established Under One Road Authority

A Jamaica Road Register will be established under the soon-to-be operational One Road Authority. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan. “Jamaica will have a database of every road… who owns the road, what’s the condition of the road… and persons will be...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Rhoda Moy Crawford (left), addresses plenary session on ‘Connecting, Engaging and Empowering the Youth Diaspora for National Development’, at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16). Also participating is data science and artificial intelligence (AI) researcher, Ananda Francis.

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State Minister Encourages Diaspora Members to Mentor Jamaican Youth

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, is encouraging members of the Jamaican diaspora to use their knowledge, experiences and professional expertise to mentor and inspire the nation's young people. Addressing a plenary session on ‘Connecting, Engaging and Empowering the Youth Diaspora for National Development’, at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a panel discussion on ‘Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the Diaspora’, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Monday (June 15).

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Literacy Remains Top Priority for Education Ministry

Strengthening literacy skills among Jamaican students remains a top priority for the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, as it works to improve learning outcomes and prepare young people for future success. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said foundational literacy and numeracy are at the heart of the Government's education transformation agenda. She made the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right), shares a moment with voluntary blood donors at the recent World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and official launch of the Lifesavers Club at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

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Health Ministry Promoting Continuous Blood Donation

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is making an appeal for all Jamaicans to donate blood to increase supplies at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS). State Minister, Hon. Krystal Lee, in making the call, said the Ministry is seeking to promote a culture of continuous blood donation to provide a steady supply to meet needs. “We must build a...

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Education Minister Lauds School Cooks

School cooks are being recognised as important contributors to student development, as the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information continues efforts to strengthen nutrition support in schools across Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, underscored the critical role that cooks play in supporting students' health, well-being and academic success. She made the remarks while addressing...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares a photo opportunity with residents of Ackee Walk and Jackson Town in St. Andrew North Western who received their land titles during a ceremony on Thursday (June 18). The ceremony was held at Meadowbrook Church of Christ in St. Andrew. Also pictured are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague (seventh, right); Commissioner of Lands, Cheriese Walcott (left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Arlene Williams (second, left); and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Western, Duane Smith (sixth left).

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Residents of Ackee Walk and Jackson Town in St. Andrew Receive Land Titles

More than 40 residents of Ackee Walk and Jackson Town in St. Andrew North Western have received titles for their land following a Government-led regularisation exercise. The settlements were regularised after the two communities were declared in October 2024 under the Registration of Titles, Cadastral Mapping and Tenure Clarification (Special Provisions) Act. Speaking during Thursday’s (June 18) land-titling ceremony at...