The Government remains committed to leveraging macroeconomic stability for transformative and inclusive growth, while addressing climate change challenges, says Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller. Deputising for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, he delivered the Throne Speech, marking the ceremonial opening of Parliament for 2025/26, on Thursday, February 13. Custos Fuller outlined the Government's achievements and...

The partially collapsed Craig Mill Bridge in Buff Bay, Portland, is to be declared a disaster requiring immediate attention as the Government moves to fast-track the implementation of temporary and permanent solutions for affected residents. The declaration will trigger an emergency response to the situation. “We consider this to be a real emergency, so under the Disaster Risk Management Act,...

Students and teachers preparing for the upcoming Primary Exit Profile (PEP) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations will benefit from two free mathematics workshops. The sessions, scheduled for February 26 and 28, are being organised by the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) through the National Museum, Jamaica (NMJ). Assistant Lecturer in the Mathematics Department at the University of the West...

The Government remains committed to reducing major crimes, improving public order, and enhancing public safety. Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who delivered the 2025/26 Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 13), said that significant progress has been made in modernising Jamaica’s anti-crime policies and legislative framework to achieve these goals in accordance with Plan...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be expanding industry and academic partnerships, fostering national productivity and incentivising private-sector growth during the 2025/26 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, as he delivered the 2025/26 Throne Speech during the ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). Mr. Fuller, who...

The Government remains resolute in transforming Jamaica into a digital society, ensuring that a unique digital identity is available to every citizen, says Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller. He was delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 13). Custos Fuller, who was deputising for Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen,...

The HEART/NSTA Trust, through training and certification, is positioning Jamaicans to meet the global demand for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)-based careers, which is anticipated to grow significantly in the coming years. Managing Director of the Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, said a report from international market research and consulting company, Grand View Research, indicates that the global technical...