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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens attentively to Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon (right), during a meeting held recently at the Office of the Prime Minister.

NIRA Moving to Accelerate Nationwide Expansion of National ID Enrolment

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is moving to rapidly expand national identification enrolment services across the country. Executive Director, Dr. Warren Vernon, made the disclosure during a recent meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister. He disclosed...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), displays his national identification card during the official launch of the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) at the NIRA Centre, Central Sorting Office (CSO) in Kingston. Looking on is Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

$1.86B to Fund NIDS Implementation in 2026/27 Fiscal Year

Outgoing Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM on Tuesday (February 24) in Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis.

PM Holness Calls for Collective Regional Action to Address Situation in Cuba

Assistant Chief Education Officer, Guidance and Counselling Unit, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Kennecy Davidson.

Education Ministry Observing National Career Awareness Week

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, backrow) and representatives of the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ), share a moment with new landowners from Westmoreland at the HAJ's land title handover ceremony held in Savanna-la-Mar in July 2025.

HAJ to Begin Construction on 2134 Housing Starts in 2026/2027

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated, centre), and Custos of Portland, Hon. Lincoln Thaxter (seated, second left) pause for a photo opportunity with new Justices of the Peace (JPs) for the parish and other stakeholders, during the recent commissioning ceremony held at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio.

1 month ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

JPs Encouraged to Help Promote Entrepreneurship

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is calling on Justices of the Peace (JPs) to take an active role in promoting entrepreneurship as a means of building economic resilience among citizens. Speaking during the recent commissioning ceremony for new JPs for Portland at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio, Minister Chuck said that entrepreneurship is a key...

The newly reconstructed Little London Police Station in Westmoreland.

1 month ago National Security and Peace

$2.67B Set Aside for JCF Infrastructure Projects in 2026/27

The Government has budgeted approximately $2.67 billion for the continued buildout of critical infrastructure for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in 2026/27. Details of the projects, which fall under the Ministry of National Security and Peace, are outlined in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled recently in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon....

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), offers comfort to Jayce Pinnock

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Minister Mckenzie Announces Clean-Up, Reinstalling Streetlights in Denham Town

Following the tragic killing of three-year-old Jayce Pinnock in Denham Town, Kingston, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced measures to enhance the safety and security of citizens. The actions include clean-up activities, reinstalling streetlights and cutting overhanging branches. Speaking during a visit to the Edward Seaga Infant School on Monday (February 23), where Jayce...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, makes a statement in the House of Representatives.

1 month ago Finance & Public Service

$119.9 Million for Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean Project

The Government has earmarked $119.957 million in the 2026/27 fiscal year, to complete the Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean Project. The project, being implemented by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), aims to increase resilience to climate change and reduce poverty through the implementation of an integrated and sustainable landscape management methodology. It is being funded through a $99.34...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, reads to students of Constitution Hill Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew, on Read Across Jamaica Day, May 6, 2025.

1 month ago EducationYouth

$1.4 Billion for Primary and Secondary Infrastructure Programme

The Government will be spending $1.4 billion in its continued thrust to end the shift system and reduce overcrowding in schools, by constructing additional classrooms and other amenities during the upcoming fiscal year. A portion of the sum will be used to upgrade electrical infrastructure and provide security fencing for selected primary and secondary schools. The Primary and Secondary Infrastructure...

1 month ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

FCJ Programmes $489.7m for Capital Projects and Investments in 2026/27

The Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) plans to undertake capital expenditure and investment initiatives totalling $489.7 million in fiscal year 2026/27. This is outlined in the 2026/27 Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, which was tabled in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, recently. To this end, the FCJ plans...

Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), shakes hands with newly commissioned Justice of the Peace (JP) for St. Andrew, Adrian Atkinson (second right). He is joined by Principal Director, Justice Training Institute (JTI), Analia Wallace-Muir, and Custos for St. Andrew, Ian Forbes (right), who presents Mr. Atkinson with the instrument of office. Occasion was the commissioning ceremony of 148 new JPs for St. Andrew on Sunday (February 23) at Jamaica College.

1 month ago Uncategorized

Record 148 New JPs Commissioned for St. Andrew

A record 148 new Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been commissioned for the parish of St. Andrew. The commissioning ceremony was held on Sunday (February 23) at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorim on the Jamaica College campus. Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, congratulated the group, which he noted, is the largest to be installed at one time....