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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent launch of Sutherland Jamaica's renewable energy initiative at the company’s Red Hills Road head office in Kingston.

Gov’t Committed to Transforming Energy Architecture to Drive Down Costs – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to changing the architecture of Jamaica’s energy sector to drive down electricity costs for households and businesses. He noted that the Administration will be pushing for tangible...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, displays the ‘Red Card to Child Labour’ during the Ministry’s recent World Day Against Child Labour Jingle Competition Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

State Minister Urges Collective Action to Guard Against Child Labour in Jamaica

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr Horace Chang, provides details about the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Jamaica and the United States (US) to transition Third Country Nationals (TCNs) during Wednesday’s (June 17) post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Jamaica Signs MOU with US to Transition Third Country Nationals

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (back row, left), and State Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (back row, second right), are photographed with Principal of Cascade Primary and Infant School, Icylyn Bailey (back row, second left); Regional Director for Region 2 in the Ministry, Yasheika Blackwood-Grant, and students of the institution during the unveiling of a sign to commemorate compliance with the National School Nutrition Policy. The school was also presented with a certificate of recognition, recently.

Providing Unhealthy Meals for Children is Comparable to Abuse – Minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers remarks during a meeting with the leadership of the Jamaica Constabulary Force's Area Four at Harman Barracks in Kingston on June 12.

Minister Chang Commends Area Four Police

Head of the Strategic Operations Portfolio for the JCF, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Warren Clarke, delivers remarks during a meeting with divisional commanders from Area 4 at Harman Barracks in Kingston, on Friday (June 12).

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Deputy Commissioner Says JCF Remains Committed to Reducing Murders

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) remains committed to realising its goal of keeping murders across Jamaica below the 500 mark in 2026. Head of the Strategic Operations Portfolio for the JCF, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Warren Clarke, gave the reassurance while delivering remarks during a meeting with divisional commanders from Area 4 at Harman Barracks in Kingston, on Friday...

National Coordinator for the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and information, Richard Troupe.

23 hours ago Education

Education Ministry Official Underscores Collective Effort to Curb Bullying in Schools

National Coordinator for the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and information, Richard Troupe, says resolving the issue of bullying and cyberbullying in schools requires the collective responsibility of all stakeholders. Mr. Troupe explained that bullying typically involves three key parties – the offender, the victim, and the bystander. He cautioned students who...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16.

23 hours ago Jamaican DiasporaTourism

Tourism Industry Must Be Protected – Minister

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says tourism remains the main engine of economic growth, which requires a hands-on approach to protect it at all costs. Speaking at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16, Mr. Bartlett framed tourism and the diaspora as intertwined engines of growth, job creation, and...

Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Living Well Community Care Centre (LWCCC), Dr. Joan Williamson (second right), highlights the range of medical items donated to the St. Jago Health Centre at the handover on Monday (June 15) at the health facility in St. Catherine. Looking at the items (from left) are LWCCC volunteer, Marie Bell Dobson; Managing Director of Jamaica 4-H Foundation, Peter Thompson; and Medical Officer, St. Catherine Health Department, Dr. Tanesha Burke Grant.

23 hours ago Jamaican Diaspora

St. Jago Health Centre Receives Donation of Medical Supplies from Diaspora Charity

The St. Jago Health Centre has received a donation of medical supplies valued at $5 million from the Florida-based diaspora entity Living Well Community Care Centre (LWCCC). The items, which include medications, gloves, gauzes, syringes, needles, masks wheelchairs and walkers, were handed over on Monday (June 15) at the health facility in St. Catherine. Chief Executive Officer and Founder of...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), speaks with Acting Chairman of Community-Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ), Conrad Wright (right), and Project Manager, CBRJ, Sandrea Long White, at the Good Samaritan 5K Run Walk media launch held recently at the CBRJ

24 hours ago CommunityLabourSocial Security

Good Samaritans 5K Run/Walk to Aid Children with Special Needs

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is appealing to members of the public to support the Good Samaritan 5K Run/Walk, geared at raising funds to procure a bus to support children with special needs. The bus, valued at over $6 million, will be used to transport Community-Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ) staff as they visit various communities...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., shares a photo opportunity with Undersecretary, Multilateral Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Shorna-Kay M. Richards, in the Market Place of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. The conference, being held June 14 to18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, has brought together Jamaicans across the diaspora under the theme ‘Diaspora Partnerships: Rebuilding a More Resilient Jamaica

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Labour and Social Security Minister Thanks Diaspora for Post-Hurricane Recovery Support

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has lauded the Jamaican Diaspora for its vital role in supporting the nation’s recovery following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The Category Five hurricane made landfall on October 28, 2025, inflicting widespread damage across the western end of the island. Mr. Charles, whose Ministry chairs the Humanitarian Assistance Committee (HAC),...

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Shauna Trowers.

24 hours ago National Security and Peace

Structured, Multi-Agency Processing for Involuntarily Returned Migrants

The Government has reaffirmed that involuntarily returned migrants (IRMs) are processed through a structured, multi-agency system designed to safeguard national security while facilitating access to reintegration support services. In an interview with JIS News, Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Shauna Trowers, said the reception and processing of IRMs is carefully coordinated among several government...