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Chief Executive Officer for the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane, delivers remarks during the launch of community Wi-Fi service in Dalvey, St. Thomas, on Thursday (February 6).

Community Wi-Fi Service Launched in Dalvey, St. Thomas

The more than 4,000 residents of Dalvey in St. Thomas can now access free and safe community Wi-Fi to improve their quality of life, thanks to the Universal Service Fund (USF). The Wi-Fi hotspot was launched in Dalvey square on...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), is greeted by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s strategic planning workshop at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in Mona, St. Andrew, on Thursday (February 6).

Local Gov’t Minister Underscores KSAMC’S Role

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second left), and Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey (third right), share a photo opportunity with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (right), and the Principals of schools that will be receiving buses under Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Project. The Principals are (from left) Bustamante High School, Wayne Evans; Port Antonio Primary School, Kennecha Davis-Williams; and Rest Primary and Infant School, Dr. Sandra Smith. The occasion was a grant signing ceremony on Wednesday (February 5) at the Education Ministry in Kingston.

Gov’t of Japan Providing School Buses for Three Institutions

Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement, Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown (centre), converses with Vice President, Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton (left) and Director, Stakeholder Relationship Management, JSEZA, Yenniek Hinds, during the Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on Thursday (Feb. 6).

Jamaican Firms Urged to Keep a Close Eye on Trade Tensions

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and Regional Director, Region 1 HEART/NSTA Trust Dr. Sasha Shim-Hue (centre), interact with one of the participants in the GetConnected Digital Literacy Course during a visit at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) in Kingston on Thursday (February 6).

Minister Charles Jr. Lauds Senior Citizens Participating in NCSC Digital Literacy Course

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, participates in a balloon release with students of Oberlin High School at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 6). The exercise was part of a resocialisation intervention activity hosted by the Justice Ministry’s Victim Services Division (VSD) for children who have encountered traumatic experiences.

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Oberlin High School Students Benefit from Victim Services Division Resocialisation Intervention

Thirty-seven students from Oberlin High School in St. Andrew, who experienced traumatic events, are now better equipped to manage the resulting negative emotions, having benefited from a resocialisation intervention hosted by the Victim Services Division (VSD) of the Ministry of Justice. The ‘Restorative Practices – Cultural Resocialisation Therapeutic School Intervention’ was held at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Thursday...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the keynote address during the recent Hearth Month 2025 media launch at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Stronger Advocacy for Nutrition and Heart Health

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to combatting heart disease and promoting healthier lifestyles through stronger advocacy in nutrition. Speaking at the recent Heart Month media launch held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, Dr. Tufton emphasised the urgent need for public awareness and policy-driven action to address cardiovascular...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the National Security Council Seminar held on Thursday (February 6) at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

1 year ago National Security and Peace

All Ports to Be Equipped with Scanners

All ports of entry are to be equipped with scanners as the Government ramps up measures to protect the country’s borders and prevent the flow of illegal weapons into the island. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has been given a directive to ensure the full rollout of the cargo imaging...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left), presents newly commissioned Justice of the Peace (JP), Elaine Antwine, with her seal of office during the swearing-in ceremony for 120 JPs for the parish of Kingston on Thursday (February 6). The ceremony was held of the Office of the Custos Rotulorum, Hon. Steadman Fuller (second right), in downtown Kingston. At right is High Court Judge, Hon. Sonia Bertram-Linton.

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Number of JPs in Service Islandwide Doubles

The number of Justices of the Peace (JPs) in service islandwide has doubled, according to Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck. “Over the past nine years… we have moved from 5,000 to about 12,000,” he pointed out. They include an additional 120 for the parish of Kingston, who were sworn in during a ceremony at the Office of the Custos Rotulorum,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the recent ground-breaking ceremony for the $300-million Hampshire/Riversdale Water Supply System in St. Catherine.

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$15 Billion Being Spent to Provide Potable Water Across the Island

The Government is spending more than $15 billion, through its water agencies, to boost potable water systems across the island, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda. He pointed out that the regular budget of the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL) has been increased by $6 billion as part of its...

Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown (centre), greets Vice President, Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton (left), while Director, Stakeholder Relationship Management, JSEZA, Yenniek Hinds, observes. They were in attendance at the Business Acceleration Centre (BAC) Accelerator Series, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, on Thursday (February 6).

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Jamaican Businesses Urged to Explore New Markets

In light of evolving global trade dynamics and recent trade tensions involving the United States (US), Jamaican businesses are being strongly encouraged to proactively diversify their markets, exploring both regional and international opportunities. Senior Director, Regulations, Policy, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA), Ainsley Brown, has highlighted the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a particularly...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), listens as Papine High School student, Sue-Ann Barrett (foreground), highlights the features of the hydroponics system in the school’s greenhouse, which was officially opened at the institution in Papine, St. Andrew on Wednesday (February 5). The greenhouse was built from a grant of US$25,000 from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF). At third right is Vice Chairperson of the CCRIF, Saundra Bailey.

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Young Farmers Urged to Access Support Through RYEEP

Young Jamaicans looking to enter the agricultural sector or grow their farms are being urged to take advantage of support being provided by the Government through the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP). Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the call while addressing the official opening of a greenhouse at Papine High School in St. Andrew...