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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, is reminding Jamaicans that the Referendum will not happen at the same time as the General Election. The Minister was speaking at a JIS Think Tank, today (March 19), at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

No Referendum at Time of General Election

Jamaicans are being advised that the Referendum, which forms a critical part of the transition process from a Constitutional Monarchy to a Republic, will not be held at the same time as the upcoming General Election. Minister of Legal and...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, takes a photo of the Constant Spring Water Treatment Plant in St. Andrew.

NWC Investing More Than $1.8B in Sewage Treatment and Water Infrastructure Modernisation

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, addresses a JIS Think Tank, today (March 19), at the Agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

Road to Republic More Than 50 % Complete

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the house of Representatives on Tuesday (March 18) at Godon House.

Opposition Leader Hails Reduction in Murders

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre); and Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), listen to a point from Social Work Practitioner and Founder and Director of One Step Forward Consultancy (OSFC), Patricia McKenzie-Thomas (second left), during discussion at the OSFC International Social Work Conference held on Tuesday (March 18) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Also sharing in the conversation are President of the Jamaica Association of Social Workers, Jacqueline Bryan (left); and Assistant Chief Education Officer, Guidance and Counselling Unit, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Kennecy Davidson (left), representing portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

200 Social Workers Being Recruited

1 year ago Water

NWC to Invest $10 Billion in Water Infrastructure

The NWC will be investing $10.067 billion in capital expenditure for 2025/26 to facilitate infrastructure upgrades, network expansion, and service improvements. This is contained in 2025/26 Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, tabled in the House of Representatives by Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, recently. The major investments planned, include the commencement of the Western...

1 year ago Housing

HAJ to Significantly Increase Production in 2025/26

The Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited (HAJ) will be significantly increasing housing production and improve the affordability of housing units, in the 2025/26 fiscal year. The agency will also focus on upgrading infrastructure in marginalised communities and increase the issuance of certificates of title. This is contained in the 2025/26 Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, tabled in the...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provides an update on the energy sector at a press conference held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 18).

1 year ago EnergyTransport

New CNG Fuel Plant for JUTC Spanish Town Depot

The Government is establishing a second compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling facility to service the 70 new CNG buses being added to the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet. The disclosure was made by Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, during a press conference held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on Tuesday (March 18). Mr....

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (seated left), and Founder/Executive Director of Young Women of Purpose (YWOP)/Young Men of Purpose (YMOP), Lanisia Rhoden (seated second left), sign a contract for the training of 50 entrepreneurs under the Realise, Embrace, Achieve Your Purpose (REAP) Entrepreneurship Programme, at the PIOJ offices in Kingston on Monday (March 17). Observing are Human Resource Director, PIOJ, Sandra Ward (seated front, right); and (standing from left) are Technical Specialist, PIOJ, Charmaine Brimm; Chief Technical Director, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Latoya Richards Franklin; and Senior Programmes, Apprenticeship/Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Support Unit Director, HEART/ NSTA Trust, Marlon Johnson.

1 year ago CommerceFinance & Public ServiceIndustryInvestment

50 Entrepreneurs to Receive Business Support Under REAP

Fifty entrepreneurs from vulnerable communities in St. James, Clarendon, and Kingston and St. Andrew will benefit from business training and support under the Realise, Embrace, Achieve Your Purpose (REAP) Entrepreneurship Programme. Being implemented by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) through its Community Renewal Programme (CRP), REAP is designed to empower entrepreneurs to become agents of change within their families...

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Traciann Brooks Finds New Hope with NSHP Housing Initiative in George’s Valley, St. Elizabeth

Traciann Brooks of George’s Valley, St. Elizabeth, is now breathing a sigh of relief after receiving a home, thanks to the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Ms. Brooks, who was in dire need of a new dwelling, received the keys to a three-bedroom home from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on March 14. The happy beneficiary now...

Boundbrook Primary School mounts an interesting display at the Portland 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Expo 2025 at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) on March 11.

1 year ago EducationYouth

Versatility of Breadfruit on Display at Portland 4-H Clubs Expo

From culinary delights to innovative pharmaceutical products, the versatility of the breadfruit was on display at this year’s Parish Achievement Expo of the Portland 4-H Clubs. The event, held at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) on March 11 focused on the theme ‘Youth in Agriculture: Shaping the New FACE of Food’. It was an exciting culmination of...

The Port Morant Primary School 4-H Club mounts a visually appealing display of food and beverage items made with Jamaican sorrel, at the St. Thomas 4-H Clubs’ Parish Expo held at the Seaforth High School in the parish on March 14.

1 year ago AgricultureEnvironmentYouth

Best of St. Thomas 4-H Clubs Showcased at Parish Expo 2025

The best of youth agriculture and innovation were on show at the annual St. Thomas 4-H Clubs’ Parish Achievement Expo, held at the Seaforth High School on Friday (March 14). All things sorrel was the focus of this year’s event, which featured exciting displays on the versatility of the beloved crop. There was also the usual roster of competitions, which...