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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right), celebrates with 2025 Mathematics Teacher of the Year, Shanique Pryce (centre) of Immaculate Conception High School in St. Andrew, during Monday’s (March 24) awards ceremony. The event was held at Caenwood Auditorium in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Hachette Learning Senior Education Consultant, Rivaley Patterson; Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry Ann Thomas Gayle; and National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Lorna P. Thompson.

Immaculate Conception High’s Shanique Pryce is 2025 Mathematics Teacher of the Year

Educator at Immaculate Conception High School in St. Andrew, Shanique Pryce, has been named the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s 2025 Mathematics Teacher of the Year. She was awarded a cash prize of $100,000, a computer, a trophy...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Jamaica to Receive Visit from US Secretary of State

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie, CD

Chief Medical Officer Appointed to Regional Agency Board

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, presents a Ministerial Briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, during the recent observance of Diplomatic Week.

Minister Samuda Calls for Bold Climate Change Action to Shield SIDS from Surging Poverty

College Nurse, Linconett Brown-Martin (left), assists Laboratory Technical Assistant, Damar Gordon (right), in getting student, Demar Lattibeaudiere, ready to donate blood during a health fair and blood drive at the Montego Bay Community College, in St. James, on Wednesday, March 19.

Montego Bay Community College Hosts Health Fair and Blood Drive

Female crocodile, Xena, keeps a careful watch over her nest during a recent media tour of the Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary in St. Thomas.

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Beachgoers Urged to Be Vigilant During Crocodile Nesting Season

Beachgoers are being urged to exercise vigilance during the crocodile nesting season, which lasts from November to June. Founder and Administrator of the Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary in St. Thomas, Lawrence Henriques, informed that during this period, female crocodiles are protective of their nests. “The thing with crocodiles is, know your seasons. Know that November to June is the nesting...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

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Jamaica Developing AI-Learning Assistant

The Government is developing a Jamaica Learning Assistant (JLA) in its continued thrust to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for national development. The disclosure was made by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). “It is a groundbreaking AI-powered platform...

Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

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NHT to Commence More Than 19,575 Solutions Over Next Two Years

Over the next two years, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will commence construction of more than 19,575 solutions across all parishes, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He said the Trust will also continue to acquire lands for new developments. The Prime Minister was providing details on initiatives being undertaken by the NHT to improve housing access...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, underscores a point during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

1 year ago Budget 2025/2026HousingOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime MinisterSpeeches

NHT Revamping Financing Framework to Enhance Developer Payment Flexibility

The National Housing Trust (NHT) financing framework programme is being revamped as part of efforts to enhance flexibility in the release of payment advances to developers. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while providing an update on NHT initiatives during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). “In...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 20.

1 year ago HousingOffice of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister's SpeechesSpeeches

NHT to Partner with Owners of Small Parcels of Land

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is looking to partner with owners of small parcels of land under the Small Development Partnership Programme, as part of efforts to resuscitate communities that are suffering from urban blight. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, contributes to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

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Gov’t Looking to Reduce Duties on Imported Food

The Government is reviewing duties on imported food with the aim of reducing these charges. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce are working together on the review. He was making his contribution to...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 20.

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Jamaica Will Return to Stable Economic Growth – PM

Jamaica will return to stable economic growth, despite the temporary setbacks caused by Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Rafael, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “We will recover and return to growth in short order. We are certain that Jamaica, like any other small developing country, will experience shocks,” the Prime Minister said, while making his contribution...