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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses Wednesday’s (October 9) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Significant Improvement Reported in Haiti’s Political Landscape

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is reporting that there has been significant improvement in Haiti’s political situation since the establishment of a Transitional Presidential Council earlier this year. Haiti has been experiencing...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the recent Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.

Education Ministry Employing Strategies to Improve Student Performance in Mathematics

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 8).

Jamaica Exploring Strategic Partnerships with India

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), is greeted by Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Andrew Lewis, at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine, on October 8, where the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) hosted a mental health symposium.

Wellness Must Become a Feature of Police Activity at Every Level – Security Minister

Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students pay rapt attention as they are briefed on aspects of cruise-ship operations, during a recent tour of the Carnival Horizon in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

CMU Students Get First-Hand Look at Operations Onboard a Cruise Ship

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

1 year ago Works / Construction

Work Expected to Begin This Quarter Under SPARK Programme

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced that work is expected to begin within this quarter under the $45-billion Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. He said that in the coming days, the Government will engage a public relations firm to launch the public awareness campaign for SPARK. Dr. Holness noted that...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange (left) and ‘Team Jamaica’ supporters, share a moment with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (second left), following her victory in the women’s 100-metre event at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentSport

Ashoka Road in Waterhouse to Be Renamed Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has approved the renaming of Ashoka Road in Waterhouse as Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Drive. Councillor for the Waterhouse Division, Byron Clarke, moved the resolution during Tuesday’s (October 8) meeting of the council at the Marcus Garvey Council Chamber, 24 Church Street, downtown Kingston. The honour is in recognition of Mrs. Fraser-Pryce’s stellar achievements...

1 year ago Prime MinisterWorks / Construction

Preferred Bidder Identified for SPARK Programme

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has informed that a preferred bidder has been identified for the $45-billion Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. Dr. Holness provided an update on the critical road infrastructure project during yesterday’s (October 8) sitting of the House of Representatives. “The Government of Jamaica is committed to ensuring...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers remarks at the Ministry’s Service Excellence Programme and Customer Service Branch Launch, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (October 8).

1 year ago EducationYouth

Education Ministry Officially Launches Customer Service Branch

The Ministry of Education and Youth has officially launched its Customer Service Branch. It was formed in October 2023 under the Government’s Service Excellence Programme, which aims to create a culture of service throughout the public sector. The branch currently operates with a director, six customer service assistants, a monitoring officer and a customer service officer. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels, brings greetings at the Morant Bay Primary School’s 100th Anniversary celebrations, on Monday (October 7).

1 year ago EducationYouth

Digicel Foundation Hands Over Smart Lab to Morant Bay Primary School

Students at the 100-year-old Morant Bay Primary School in St. Thomas, can now better navigate the digital age, following the handover of a fully equipped Smart Lab by the Digicel Foundation. On Monday (October 7), the school marked its centennial with a Homecoming Day, when the lab was officially opened. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Digicel Foundation and proud...

New Member of Parliament for St. Ann North East, Matthew Samuda, takes the Oath of Allegiance during the sitting of the House of Representatives on October 8. At right is Acting Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Chesanne Brandon.

1 year ago Parliament

New MP for St. Ann North East Sworn In

Newly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Ann North East, Matthew Samuda, was sworn in today (October 8), during the sitting of the House of Representatives. After taking the Oath of Allegiance, the MP was welcomed by Deputy Speaker, Heroy Clarke; House Leader and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, as well as other Members of Parliament on both...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the St. James Bee Farmers Association

1 year ago Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Assists Thousands of Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has supplied approximately 19,000 farmers with critical inputs, to include seeds and fertilisers to support their recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure while addressing the St. James Bee Farmers Association's Healthy Lifestyle Day ceremony, held at the St. James RADA...