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Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon.

New Location of NIRA in Savanna-la-Mar Should Be Completed by Early May

The new location of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, should be completed by early May. “The legacy RGD (Registrar General's Department) location was destroyed (by Hurricane Melissa), and our employees are currently operating out of...

Director-General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle (second right), makes a point to stakeholders during the ‘Hurricane Melissa: Maritime Lessons Learned’ Workshop, held at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (April 14). Listening keenly (from left) are Chairman of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC), Darwin Telemaque; Managing Director at Jamaica Bauxite Mining (JBM) Limited, Donna Marie Howe and Maritime Engagements Manager at Global Support and Development (GSD), Eva Martin.

Key Stakeholders Review Maritime Sector’s Response to Hurricane Melissa at Workshop

National ID Programme Key in Combatting Identity Fraud

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (front, fifth left); Head of the Burnett Family Foundation, Dale Burnett (front, fourth left); Director for Donor and Partnership Management at the National Education Trust (NET), Keisha Johnson (right), along with students, teachers and other officials, celebrate the handover of a cheque valued US$100,000 from the Burnett Family Foundation to the Clarendon-based Glenmuir High School, on April 13.

Glenmuir High Receives US$100,000 from Burnett Family Foundation

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 9.

Westmoreland Residents Urged to Guard Against Gastroenterisis

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry.

2 months ago Vision 2030

Gov’t Strengthening Capacity of Citizens Under Vision 2030

The Government continues to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders across various sectors as it focuses on localising Vision 2030 Jamaica and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The objective is to better align national policies with global development targets as part of the long-term growth strategy. As stated in the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Economic and Social Survey...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), is in discussion with Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, during the recent opening ceremony for the Jamaica Blue Economy Framework Project stakeholders’ validation workshop held at AC Hotel by Marriott in St. Andrew.

2 months ago DevelopmentFinance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Jamaica Advancing Sustainable Development Agenda

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting continued progress in advancing the country’s sustainable development agenda aimed at ensuring long-term economic stability, environmental protection, and social well-being. As outlined in its latest Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ), the Institute noted that national efforts remain firmly aligned with the Medium-Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework (MTF) 2021-2024 and key global agreements,...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

2 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Motorists with Outstanding Traffic Tickets Urged to Comply with the Law

Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has warned motorists who ignore traffic tickets that failure to comply with the law will lead to the issuance of arrest warrants and possible imprisonment. The Minister, who was addressing the St. Catherine Justice of the Peace Association’s fourth anniversary church service at the New Life Community Church International Worship Centre on...

2 months ago Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Increase in Income Tax Threshold Now in Effect

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that, effective April 1, 2026, the Income Tax threshold (tax-free amount) was increased to $1,902,360, up from $1,799,376. This adjustment is in keeping with the announcement made by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, the Hon. Fayval Williams, during the 2025 Budget Presentation. At that time, it was outlined that...

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority Board Chair, Professor Gunjan Mansingh, delivers remarks during the agency’s first anniversary media launch, held at its Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew on April 10.

2 months ago Technology

ICT Authority Marks First Anniversary with Bold Vision for Digitally Connected Public Sector

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority celebrated its first anniversary on April 10 with a media launch at its Old Hope Road offices in St. Andrew, using the milestone to unveil a bold vision for a more connected and efficient public sector. The event highlighted the Authority’s ongoing efforts to streamline government information technology systems and improve how citizens...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, gives remarks during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 9.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Residents in Westmoreland Urged to Update Immunisation Records

Residents of Westmoreland are being encouraged to ensure that their immunisation records are up to date as part of efforts to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases. Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, made the call ahead of Vaccination Week of the Americas, during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on April 9. “We have Vaccination...

Co-founders of Moyston’s Life Changing Powerhouse, Kenroy Moyston and Melaine Moyston, who are spearheading a benefit gospel concert in support of the ‘Open Door University Scholarship’, an initiative aimed at assisting students pursuing tertiary education.

2 months ago Education

Charity to Support Students Pursuing Higher Education to Be Launched May 29 in St. Thomas

A new charity, aimed at supporting students pursuing higher education, will be officially launched next month at a benefit gospel concert in Lyssons, St. Thomas. The initiative, dubbed ‘The Open Door University Scholarship’, is being spearheaded by Moyston’s Life Changing Powerhouse, in association with the Church of God in Christ Lyssons, and is designed to provide financial assistance to students...