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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 3).

Gov’t Allocates Millions for Critical Road Repairs & Special Drain Cleaning

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will be rolling out a Priority Parochial Road Programme, valued at $350 million, targeting for repair badly damaged roads that connect communities and lead to critical places like hospitals and schools. Portfolio...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a Post Cabinet Press Briefing held on Wednesday (June 3) at Jamaica House.

Jamaica and Ghana Reignite Bilateral Relations

Director of Policy Programme for Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Sydonnie Thompson Gyles. Dr. Thompson Gyles, who also chairs the National Agricultural Health and Food Safety Coordinating Committee, is encouraging Jamaicans to incorporate food-safety practices in their daily lives.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Take Responsibility for the Safety of Their Food

Aircraft on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz, which is docked at the Kingston Freeport Terminal through to June 5.

Emotional Journey Home for Jamaicans Serving Aboard USS Nimitz

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), shares a photo opportunity with National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) employees (from left) Michael Williams and L. Francis, during the NSWMA Long-Service Awards Ceremony, held at AC Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (June 4).

Prime Minister Hails Workers of NSWMA

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a ceremony in Malvern, St. Elizabeth on June 4, where 27 serviced lots were officially handed over to beneficiaries.

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Prime Minister Commends NHT for Speedy Insurance Payouts

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended the National Housing Trust (NHT) for the rapid insurance payouts after Hurricane Melissa and urged private insurers to accelerate payments to clients in a bid to hasten the nation’s recovery. Speaking at a ceremony in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, on June 4, where 27 serviced lots were officially handed over to...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), is joined by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe, and Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, during a visit to the Area 5 Police Headquarters at the Constant Spring Police Station in St. Andrew on Thursday (June 4).

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Major Reforms Ongoing to Boost FLA’s Efficiency

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says major changes continue to be undertaken to improve the operations of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) to make it one of the finest in the region. “We have confidence that what they have achieved in the last seven years has really improved the state of...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 3).

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Gov’t to Invest $200M in Care Facilities Expansion

The Government will invest $200 million this year to expand capacity at care facilities, thereby easing overcrowding and freeing up bed space. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, explained that the issue of social cases occupying hospital beds has been long-standing. He noted that a special effort will be made this year to address the matter...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), is joined by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, as she responds to question during a Post-Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 3).

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Minister Invites Jamaicans to 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has extended an invitation to Jamaicans, both at home and across the globe, to register for the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. Scheduled to be convened June 14 to 18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, the event stands as Jamaica’s premier platform for...

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Hundreds Sign Up for Gov’t’s House Wiring Programme in St. Thomas

A record-breaking turnout was seen at the Government’s House Wiring Programme in St. Thomas on Thursday (June 4) as more than 400 residents applied to benefit from the initiative. The programme, implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications and the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), provides vulnerable households across...

Motorcycle Fatalities Reduction Strategist for the JCF and the Community Engagement Lead for the NHWC, District Constable Marlon Fletcher, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on June 4.

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Motorcyclists Urged to Wear Helmets That Meet the Required Standard

Motorcyclists are being encouraged to wear helmets that meet the required standard, and protective gears. The call comes from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation, as the country marks Road Safety Awareness Month in June. Both entities are part of the National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC), a multi‑sector partnership, which has advanced the establishment of...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), responds to questions during a special interview with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) CEO, Giovanni Dennis, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Tuesday (June 2).

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Ambassador Anderson Ready to Drive Jamaica’s Post-Disaster Reconstruction

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, is indicating his suitability and readiness to lead the entity charged with coordinating the next phase of Jamaica’s infrastructure development. Speaking with JIS CEO, Giovanni Dennis at Jamaica House on Tuesday (June 3), in his first interview as head of NaRRA, Ambassador...