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Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Senior Deputy Governor, Dr. Wayne Robinson, addresses participants during the recent Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Regional Investments and Capital Markets Conference in Kingston.

BOJ Highlights Financial Stability as Key Support for Inflation Control

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has emphasised that while its central mandate remains inflation control through prudent monetary policy, this objective is reinforced by the strength and stability of the country’s financial system. Senior Deputy Governor, Dr. Wayne Robinson, made...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn.

Gov’t Strengthening National Security Through Violence Prevention, Mental Health Support

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses journalists during a press conference, held on Tuesday (February 17) at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.

National Rural School Bus Programme Drives 95 Per Cent Student Attendance Rate

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses the University of the West Indies (UWI) Pelican Pitch Series on February 12 at the Mona campus in St. Andrew.

Entrepreneurs Operating Informally Urged to Get Regularised

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DBJ to Launch M5 Business Recovery Programme in 2026/2027

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NHT to Commence 10,675 New Housing Solutions in 2026/2027

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will begin construction of 10,675 new housing solutions in the 2026/2027 financial year. A total of 5,673 solutions, comprising a mix of residential lots and houses, will be delivered to market during the period. The information is contained in the Jamaica Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for the Year Ending March 2027, which...

Members the Jamaican delegation along with other delegates from Latin American and the Caribbean, at the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour held from February 11 to 13, in Marrakesh, Morocco.

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Jamaica Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Child Labour

A delegation from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security represented Jamaica at the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, held from February 11 to 13 in Marrakesh, Morocco. The conference brought together global leaders, policymakers, and advocates to address the urgent challenge of child labour, which continues to affect an estimated 138 million children worldwide. Jamaica’s...

Acting Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, His Honour Broderick Smith, and Court Administration Division (CAD) Director of Client Services, Communications and Information, Kadiesh Jarrett-Fletcher, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on February 16.

2 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Feb. 20 Deadline Nears for St. Catherine ‘Traffic Ticket Public Day’ Registration

Motorists with outstanding traffic tickets in St. Catherine are reminded to register by February 20 to participate in the Court Administration Division (CAD) Traffic Ticket Public Day on March 4. The initiative aims to help motorists resolve long-standing traffic ticket matters before warrants are executed, while also supporting the judiciary’s efforts to reduce case backlogs in the parish courts. Since...

Regional Priority Communicable Disease Coordinator, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Tanesha Hickman.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

WRHA Reports Stable STI and HIV Trends in Western Jamaica

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is reporting that the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV across western Jamaica has remained relatively stable over the past three years, with occasional fluctuations. “We would not say we have seen any significant increase at this time in STI. In 2024, we saw a very slight increase, but in 2025, we...

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (left), joins donors in the unveiling of a wellness bench at the Sickle Cell Unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI) on February 11. From second left are Director of My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation, Jenica Leah; Founder of Warrior’s Hope Sickle Cell Foundation, Daniellia A. White; and Representative of Shak’s Hope Foundation, Ashley Martin.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Sickle Cell Unit Gets Wellness Bench

A wellness bench has been installed at the Sickle Cell Unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI), providing a calming space for staff and patients to pause, relax, and reset. The bench was funded and donated through the collaborative efforts of three sickle cell support groups – Shak’s Hope Foundation, My Friend Jen, and Warriors Unite JA. Speaking...

Regional Director for the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information

2 months ago Education

Anchovy Primary Hailed for Excellence in STEM

Anchovy Primary School has been hailed for excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, winning multiple awards at the recent STEM in Action School Challenge. The St. James-based school took home the Legacy Award for Environmental Advocacy, Sustainability Award for Environmental Advocacy, Tech Award for Health Innovation, and the Young Engineer Award for Robotics and Automation. The event,...

Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

2 months ago Housing

NHT Reminds Contributors of CRTD Refund Facility for Homeownership

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is reminding contributors pursuing homeownership that they may access refunds not yet due through the Contributions Refunds Towards Deposit (CRTD) loan facility, to support their goal. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, says the instrument allows eligible contributors to access refunds up to six years in advance. He noted that...