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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), greets an onion farmer during a recent farm tour in St. Thomas Western.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), greets an onion farmer during a recent farm tour in St. Thomas Western.

Agriculture Ministry to Provide Vital Support for Onion Farmers in St. Thomas Western

Onion farmers in Abbey, St. Thomas Western, who encounter challenges accessing their properties when the river flowing through the community is in spate will receive welcome assistance from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green,...
National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Lorna Thompson.
National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Lorna Thompson.

Education Ministry Undertaking Initiatives During March to Boost Students’ Mathematics Skills
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), at the unveiling of a monument in honour of healthcare workers who died while combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, today (March 10), at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew. Also at the unveiling are (from left) Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie; Professor of Public Health and Ageing, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Denise Eldemire-Shearer; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), at the unveiling of a monument in honour of healthcare workers who died while combatting the COVID-19 pandemic, today (March 10), at the National Chest Hospital in St. Andrew. Also at the unveiling are (from left) Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie; Professor of Public Health and Ageing, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Denise Eldemire-Shearer; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, and Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Jamaica Better Equipped to Deal with Another Crisis Such as Covid-19 Pandemic – PM
Country Coordinator for the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean Project being implemented by WUSC Caribbean, Nelsa English Johnson.
Country Coordinator for the Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean Project being implemented by WUSC Caribbean, Nelsa English Johnson.

Yam Symposium to Be Held March 11
Deputy Chief Education Officer for Core Curriculum and Support Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Winnie Berry (right), receives a cheque for $3.2 million from Access Financial Services (AFS) Limited, in support of the national literacy initiative. The presentation took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on Friday (March 7). Making the presentation (from left) are Marketing and Communications Manager at AFS, Nicholas Mundell, and the entity’s Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Campbell. Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Media Services Unit at the Ministry, Nadine Simms (centre); and Director of the Donor & Partnership Management Unit at the National Education Trust (NET), Keisha Johnson, also shared in the occasion. The funds will provide books for 165 primary schools in Manchester and St. Elizabeth under AFS’
Deputy Chief Education Officer for Core Curriculum and Support Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Winnie Berry (right), receives a cheque for $3.2 million from Access Financial Services (AFS) Limited, in support of the national literacy initiative. The presentation took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on Friday (March 7). Making the presentation (from left) are Marketing and Communications Manager at AFS, Nicholas Mundell, and the entity’s Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Campbell. Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Media Services Unit at the Ministry, Nadine Simms (centre); and Director of the Donor & Partnership Management Unit at the National Education Trust (NET), Keisha Johnson, also shared in the occasion. The funds will provide books for 165 primary schools in Manchester and St. Elizabeth under AFS’ 'Access for a Brighter Tomorrow ' programme.

PHOTOS: Education Ministry Receives $3.2 Million from Access Financial Services

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Five buses that were incorporated in the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) fleet that operates from the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine (April 2024).
Transport

Only Buses That Meet the Required Standards Will Be Imported for the JUTC

The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) is advising prospective suppliers that the Government will only acquire buses for the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) if they have undergone testing and meet the required standards. Testing can only be done according to the JUTC’s ability to conduct the structured evaluation process. Consequently, all potential suppliers must have a...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Budget 2025/2026Finance & Public Service

2025/26 Budget Debate Opens on March 11

The 2025/26 Budget Debate begins today (March 11) in the House of Representatives, with Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, making her presentation. Mrs. Williams will inform the nation how the $1.26-trillion Budget for the new fiscal year, which she tabled in the House on February 13, will be funded. The Budget Debate will last until...
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The late Hon. Oliver F. Clarke was a founding member of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA). The PCOA will host the inaugural Hon. Oliver F. Clarke Memorial Lecture on Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement on March 26 to honour his legacy.
National Security and Peace

Inaugural Hon. Oliver Clarke Memorial Lecture on March 26

Regional and local oversight bodies, as well as law-enforcement officials, are expected to converge in Kingston on March 26, to attend the inaugural Hon. Oliver F. Clarke Memorial Lecture on ‘Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement’. The event will be held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel and will be live streamed on the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) and Jamaica Constabulary...
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Agriculture

State Minister Outlines Support for Farmers in Trelawny

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, has assured that the Government continues to provide much needed support to farmers in Trelawny. Mr. Witter was addressing the 68th staging of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show, which was held in Trelawny on Wednesday (March 5). He emphasised that the Ministry remains committed to...
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Agriculture

RADA Encourages Persons to Become Livestock Officers

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging interested persons to consider becoming Livestock Officers. Senior Livestock Specialist with RADA, Maxine Brown, told JIS News that currently there is only one Livestock Officer per parish. “It can be quite challenging for the one officer to try to serve all the needs of the farmers and we understand, too, that the...
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Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Legislative Policy Development Course to Be Introduced

The Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs will be partnering with the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) to introduce and institutionalise a legislative policy development course in the upcoming fiscal year. The course is aimed at building the capacity of the members of legislative teams across ministries and to improve the performance of the legislation programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon....
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