Latest

Executive Director at the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Nadia Morris, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on March 24.

PPC to Extend Validity Period of Supplier Registration Certificates April 1

Effective April 1, 2025, the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) will be extending the validity period of supplier registration certificates from 18 months to three years. The game-changing decision will impact entrepreneurs who do business with government entities when they apply...

12th Virtual Global Leadership Summit Slated for March 27

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the awards and recognition ceremony for children who receive assistance from the Poor Relief Department, held at Royalton Negril on Friday, March 21.

Outstanding Students Recognised by Poor Relief Department

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his presentation in the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

Massive Increase in Healthcare Budget Over Nine Years

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right), celebrates with 2025 Mathematics Teacher of the Year, Shanique Pryce (centre) of Immaculate Conception High School in St. Andrew, during Monday’s (March 24) awards ceremony. The event was held at Caenwood Auditorium in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Hachette Learning Senior Education Consultant, Rivaley Patterson; Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry Ann Thomas Gayle; and National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Lorna P. Thompson.

Immaculate Conception High’s Shanique Pryce is 2025 Mathematics Teacher of the Year

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

1 year ago Foreign AffairsPress Release

Jamaica to Receive Visit from US Secretary of State

Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, has confirmed that the Secretary of State of the United States of America, the Honourable Marco Rubio, will visit Jamaica for bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Andrew Holness and other Government Officials. Secretary of State Rubio will arrive in Jamaica, on March 26, 2025. “We are pleased...

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie, CD

1 year ago Health & WellnessPress Release

Chief Medical Officer Appointed to Regional Agency Board

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie, CD has been appointed to the Executive Board of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). Dr. Bisasor McKenzie will represent Jamaica for the next two years. The Board of this regional body has a duty to approve its strategic plan; undertake and cooperate in open and prompt exchange of relevant information related to...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, presents a Ministerial Briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, during the recent observance of Diplomatic Week.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Minister Samuda Calls for Bold Climate Change Action to Shield SIDS from Surging Poverty

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has underscored the importance of Jamaica and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) pursuing climate change mitigation to prevent an increase in poverty rates. Providing a Ministerial Briefing during the recent observance of Diplomatic Week at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in...

College Nurse, Linconett Brown-Martin (left), assists Laboratory Technical Assistant, Damar Gordon (right), in getting student, Demar Lattibeaudiere, ready to donate blood during a health fair and blood drive at the Montego Bay Community College, in St. James, on Wednesday, March 19.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Montego Bay Community College Hosts Health Fair and Blood Drive

Students and staff participated in the third annual health fair and blood drive, hosted by the Montego Bay Community College in St. James, on March 19. They also took advantage of the various health services on offer, including HIV testing and screening, blood pressure checks and others. College Nurse, Linconett Brown-Martin, said the initiative helped students to be better equipped...

Female crocodile, Xena, keeps a careful watch over her nest during a recent media tour of the Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary in St. Thomas.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironment

Beachgoers Urged to Be Vigilant During Crocodile Nesting Season

Beachgoers are being urged to exercise vigilance during the crocodile nesting season, which lasts from November to June. Founder and Administrator of the Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary in St. Thomas, Lawrence Henriques, informed that during this period, female crocodiles are protective of their nests. “The thing with crocodiles is, know your seasons. Know that November to June is the nesting...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

1 year ago EducationPrime MinisterPrime Minister's SpeechesSpeechesThrone Speech 2025

Jamaica Developing AI-Learning Assistant

The Government is developing a Jamaica Learning Assistant (JLA) in its continued thrust to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for national development. The disclosure was made by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). “It is a groundbreaking AI-powered platform...

Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

1 year ago Budget 2025/2026HousingOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterSpeeches

NHT to Commence More Than 19,575 Solutions Over Next Two Years

Over the next two years, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will commence construction of more than 19,575 solutions across all parishes, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He said the Trust will also continue to acquire lands for new developments. The Prime Minister was providing details on initiatives being undertaken by the NHT to improve housing access...