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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Debt to GDP Ratio Will Be 68 Per Cent in 2025/26 Fiscal Year

Jamaica’s debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26 will be 68 per cent, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Addressing a Diaspora Townhall in Barbados on Friday (February 21), following his...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), shares in the ribbon-cutting exercise with Kiwanis International President, Lee Kuan Yong (fourth right), during the grand opening of a sickbay at the Abilities Foundation in Kingston on Friday (February 21). Joining them are Managing Director of the Abilities Foundation, Susan Hamilton (right), President of the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring, Sheron Gilzeane (second right), and other Kiwanis members. The sickbay was the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring’s flagship project for 2024-25.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), shares in the ribbon-cutting exercise with Kiwanis International President, Lee Kuan Yong (fourth right), during the grand opening of a sickbay at the Abilities Foundation in Kingston on Friday (February 21). Joining them are Managing Director of the Abilities Foundation, Susan Hamilton (right), President of the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring, Sheron Gilzeane (second right), and other Kiwanis members. The sickbay was the Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring’s flagship project for 2024-25.

Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring Hands Over Sickbay to Abilities Foundation
Executive Deputy Chairman of Chukka Caribbean Adventures John Byles (second left) celebrates his tourism resilience award from the Global Tourism Resilience Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) with members of his family at the Princess Grand Hotel, Hanover on February 18. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Zachary Byles, Anna- Kay Russell Byles, Fabiana Byles, and Chukka Caribbean Adventures’ Marketing Executive, Ilia Tomlinson.  
Executive Deputy Chairman of Chukka Caribbean Adventures John Byles (second left) celebrates his tourism resilience award from the Global Tourism Resilience Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) with members of his family at the Princess Grand Hotel, Hanover on February 18. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Zachary Byles, Anna- Kay Russell Byles, Fabiana Byles, and Chukka Caribbean Adventures’ Marketing Executive, Ilia Tomlinson.  

John Byles Receives 2025 GTRCMC Tourism Resilience Award
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) and Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Donovan Mitchell (right) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a monument in memory of the victims of the Kendal train crash of 1957. Looking on is Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford. The signing ceremony was held on Friday (February 21) at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) and Mayor of Mandeville, Councillor Donovan Mitchell (right) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the construction of a monument in memory of the victims of the Kendal train crash of 1957. Looking on is Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford. The signing ceremony was held on Friday (February 21) at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.

Monument to Be Erected to Honour Kendal Train Crash Victims
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth left), is joined by residents as he cuts the ribbon to officially open the Big Ground district farm road in Newcombe Valley, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (February 21).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth left), is joined by residents as he cuts the ribbon to officially open the Big Ground district farm road in Newcombe Valley, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (February 21).

71 Farm Roads Rehabilitated

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Finance & Public ServiceForeign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica Benefiting from Fiscal Discipline – PM

Jamaica is reaping the benefits of fiscal discipline, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “Because we've built resilience into our fiscal programme, we have buffers, so when Hurricane Beryl struck, we didn’t have to borrow. We didn’t borrow a cent,” Dr. Holness said. He shared that among other things, the government was able to disburse over 14,000...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), is greeted by Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hospiten, Pedro Luis Cobiella Beauvais, on arrival for the unveiling of a US$900,000 state-of-the-art cardiac catheterisation laboratory (cath lab) at the private health facility, Hospiten, in Rose Hall, St. James, on February 21.
Health & Wellness

Health Minister Lauds Establishment of Cath Lab at Hospiten

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is commending the establishment of a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterisation laboratory (cath lab) at the private health facility, Hospiten, in Rose Hall, St. James. The US$900,000 facility marks the first of its kind in western Jamaica and is set to enhance healthcare accessibility for both locals and visitors alike. During an...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Culture

Culture Ministry to Host Creative Career Expo on February 25

Hundreds of high-school and tertiary students and creative practitioners are expected to attend the Jamaica Creative Career Expo, slated for The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 25), beginning 10:00 a.m. The event, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, is being held under the theme ‘Exploring the Digital Space’. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right) along with President, University of Technology (UTECH), Jamaica, Dr. Kevin Brown (centre) and Fifth Pro-chancellor, UTECH, Aldrick McNab, attend the service of thanksgiving for the late Dr. the Hon. Alfred Sangster, held at the University of Technology, Jamaica on Saturday (February 22).
Education

PHOTOS: Thanksgiving Service in Celebration for the Life of Dr. The Hon. Alfred Sangster, Former Principal and President of the University of Technology, Jamaica

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right) along with President, University of Technology (UTECH), Jamaica, Dr. Kevin Brown (centre) and Fifth Pro-chancellor, UTECH, Aldrick McNab, attend the service of thanksgiving for the late Dr. the Hon. Alfred Sangster, held at the University of Technology, Jamaica on Saturday (February 22).
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
CultureEntertainment

Health Coverage for Creatives and Entertainers to Be Launched Soon

Phase 11 of the Jamaica Entertainers and Creatives Insurance Plan (JECIP), which will offer health coverage for creatives and entertainers is to be launched shortly. The JECIP, an initiative of the Government, was unveiled in November last year. It covers members who are listed on the National Registry of Entertainment and Creative Industries Practitioners (E-Registry). Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment...
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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre) and Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, look at food items produced by local small business, Chef’s Choice. Occasion was a tour of booths at the Ministry’s recent MSME Business Roadshow at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon. Business owner, Sophia Williams, observes.
CommerceFinance & Public ServiceIndustryInvestment

Positive Economic Impact from MSME Business Roadshow

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, has hailed the MSME Business Roadshow series, noting that the events are expected to have a positive impact on the Jamaican economy. He noted that the successes derived from the execution of the events, organised by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, are far-reaching, contributing to the...
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