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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaks on the importance of wetlands, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (January 28).
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaks on the importance of wetlands, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (January 28).

Environment Minister Underscores Wetlands’ Value to Jamaica’s Resilience

As Jamaica prepares to observe World Wetlands Day 2026 on February 2, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has emphasised the critical role of wetlands in safeguarding the nation’s environment, livelihoods, and climate resilience. Speaking during...
Minister with Responsibility for Works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister with Responsibility for Works in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Work Expected to Commence on 121 Additional SPARK Roads by End of March
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.

Harsher Penalties for Offences Targeting Minors
Parish Disaster Coordinator for St Mary, Adrian Tate (second right), with (from left) Dean of Discipline at the St Mary Technical High School, Ryan Hewitt; Officer in charge of the Fire Safety, Prevention and Investigation Division, District Officer Richard Guscott; Assistant at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Shaneldeen Bailey; Acting Corporal in the Fire Safety, Prevention and Investigation Division, Kyron Parry; and Vice Principal, Orville Jones, after completing earthquake drills at the St. Mary Technical High School, recently.
Parish Disaster Coordinator for St Mary, Adrian Tate (second right), with (from left) Dean of Discipline at the St Mary Technical High School, Ryan Hewitt; Officer in charge of the Fire Safety, Prevention and Investigation Division, District Officer Richard Guscott; Assistant at the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Shaneldeen Bailey; Acting Corporal in the Fire Safety, Prevention and Investigation Division, Kyron Parry; and Vice Principal, Orville Jones, after completing earthquake drills at the St. Mary Technical High School, recently.

Disaster Coordinator Emphasises Importance of Earthquake Drills
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a recent post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t to Disburse First SRP Grants for Hurricane Melissa Victims by Month End

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 27).
CultureEntertainment

Next Phase of Jamaica Music Museum Development to Be Announced in Reggae Month

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, will make an announcement during Reggae Month outlining the next steps in the development of the Jamaica Music Museum. “We are in the final stages of a discussion with… the largest Reggae record company in the world to collaborate with us in developing the Jamaica Music Museum. We broke ground,...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), listens as Social Worker, Jada Brown (right), explains how tablet computers are utilised in fieldwork. Also listening (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane, and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings. The occasion was the handover ceremony for 200 tablets by the USF, held on Tuesday (January 27), at the Ministry’s North Street office in Kingston. The donation, representing the first tranche of 1,000 tablets valued over $79 million, will support the Ministry in conducting damage assessments on houses destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
LabourSocial Security

Labour Ministry Receives 200 Tablets from USF to Aid Post-Hurricane Melissa Damage Assessments

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has received 200 tablet computers from the Universal Service Fund (USF) to support the Ministry in conducting damage assessments on houses that were destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The donation represents the first tranche of 1,000 tablets, valued over $79 million, to be handed over to the Ministry. The devices, which...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley.
Cybersecurity

Persons Who Knowingly Allow Properties to Be Used to Facilitate Cybercrime Activities Beware

The Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2026 proposes new measures to hold persons accountable for knowingly allowing their properties to be used to facilitate cybercrime activities. Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister...
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Commissioner of Corrections at the Department of Correctional Services, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, addresses day two of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) 10th Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on January 28.
National Security and Peace

DCS Upgrading Key Institutional Spaces to Raise Standard of Care and Rehabilitation

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has been investing in the renovation and upgrading of key institutional spaces, as part of its drive to raise the standard of care and rehabilitation provided to offender clients. This was stated by Commissioner of Corrections at the DCS, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, while addressing day two of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)...
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Public Relations and Communications Manager at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Kristen Laing.
EducationYouth

Wards of the State Who Excelled in 2025 CSEC and CAPE to Be Honoured January 29

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will on Thursday, January 29, host its 14th Annual Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony. This is to celebrate wards of the State who excelled in the 2025 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE). A total of 64 youngsters from across the Agency’s four regions – Western, Southern, North...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 27).
CybersecurityParliament

House Opens Debate on Cybercrime Bill to Bolster Child Protection and Law Enforcement

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (January 27), commenced the debate on legislation to strengthen Jamaica’s cybercrime framework, providing stronger protection for children and sharper tools for law enforcement and prosecutors. The Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act was piloted by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew...
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