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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, during the recent Island States Ocean Summit (ISOS) in Japan.

Jamaica Urges Global Support for SIDS to Advance Blue Economies

Jamaica has called for increased financing, technology transfer, capacity building and technical support to help Small Island Developing States (SIDS) strengthen ocean governance and advance the sustainable development of their blue economies. Speaking at the recent Island States Ocean Summit...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 3).

Buildings Must Be Constructed to Withstand Category Five Hurricanes in Revised Building Code

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle (seated left), and Permanent Secretaries affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the GeoConnect Multi-Entry Data Governance Framework, at Jamaica House on Tuesday (June 2). The Permanent Secretaries are (from second left) Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer; Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin; Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams; Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (Acting); and Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith. Observing the signing are (from left) Acting Principal Director for Housing Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Christina Gardner; and Principal Director of the National Spatial Data Management Branch in the Ministry, Alicia Edwards.

Jamaica’s Disaster Response Capacity Strengthened Through New Data Governance Framework

Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose

Parents and Caregivers Urged to Prioritise Children’s Emotional Well-Being

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 2.

Cabinet to Consider Proposal to Establish NCCAC

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, speaks in the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 2.

5 days ago Science

SRC Act to Be Reviewed

A comprehensive review of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) Act will be undertaken to modernise and harmonise it with current governance, accountability, and scientific mandates. “Jamaica cannot build a 21st-century innovation economy on a 1960 legislative framework,” Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said while making his contribution to the...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), exchanges greetings with CEO of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Giovanni Dennis, ahead of an interview at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Tuesday (June 2).

5 days ago Office of the Prime Minister

Building a Stronger Jamaica – NARRA CEO Outlines Priorities

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d), Antony Anderson, says his focus is on the buildout of the agency, with work to commence on critical projects by year end. “Very rapidly, we're going to have to build out the organisation and also get the systems in place that can, in an...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses residents during the recent ground-breaking ceremony for a water catchment tank in Stepney, St. Ann,

5 days ago Water

Multi-Agency Initiative to Assess Hurricane-Damaged Water Systems in St. Ann

A coordinated, multi agency initiative is to be launched to assess the extent of damage to water systems in St. Ann. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says St. Ann’s municipal water systems sustained significant damage during Hurricane Melissa, making thorough assessments a critical first step towards restoring and strengthening the parish’s water supply. “The current...

Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 2.

5 days ago CabinetScienceTechnology

National ST&I Strategic Plan 2026-2035 to Be Taken to Cabinet Soon

Jamaica’s first unified, mission-driven framework for converting knowledge, research, and innovation into national development outcomes will be taken to Cabinet shortly for review and approval. Dubbed the ‘Jamaica National Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Strategic Plan 2026 to 2035, and its governing framework: the House of Innovation’, it is the governance model and operational vision for a transformed science and...

Resident of Dover in St. Catherine, Rohan Bullock (left), who is spearheading the community-led restoration of the Dover Community Centre, views the grounds of the facility. He is joined by community member, Stephan Williams.

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Dover Residents Come Together to Restore Community Centre

Residents of Dover near Kitson Town in St. Catherine are putting hands and hearts into the rehabilitation of their community centre. The aim is to transform the long-out-of-use facility into a hub for recreation, sports, community events and training activities. Scores of residents turned out on Labour Day 2026 to clear the property and clean and paint sections of the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister.

5 days ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Strengthening Jamaica’s National Disaster Response Capabilities

The Government continues to strengthen Jamaica’s national disaster response capabilities. Addressing the recent National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined several measures currently being undertaken. “Steps have already been taken to strengthen ODPEM (Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management), including its organisational review, new hires, upgraded posts, staff welfare measures, and...

Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI) team members (seated from left) Beauty Services Lecturer, Stacy-Ann Robinson-Panton; Communication and Marketing Manager, Shieka Walsh; and Social Media and Marketing Officer, Kendra Tulloch Miller, look on as a student from St. Thomas Technical High School displays her hairstyling skills. Occasion was a Triple Impact Day at the school recently.

5 days ago Education

St. Thomas Technical High Students Explore Skills-Based Career Options

Students from St. Thomas Technical High School explored a plethora of skills-based careers recently, during the institution’s Triple Impact Day. Partnering entities such as the Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI), House of Tranquility Funeral Home, HEART/NSTA Trust, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Jamaica Constabulary Force, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Jamaica Information Service, small business owners and others led displays and demonstrations...