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Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Kedesha Campbell Rochester, are shown features of the Hydrocarbon Exploration Vessel, 'RV Gyre', by Party Chief, Brion Dolan, during a tour of the ship on Monday (January 26) at the Port Royal Cruise Terminal in Kingston.

United Oil and Gas to Launch Surface Geochemical Exploration Programme

United Oil and Gas is preparing to launch the Surface Geochemical Exploration Programme, an early-stage intrusive exploration initiative designed to enhance Jamaica’s technical understanding of its offshore petroleum potential. On Monday (January 26), Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon....

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for 10th staging of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) National Symposium of Best Practices for Social and Community Development on Tuesday (January 27). The event is being held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Successful Reintegration of IRMs Vital Pillar of National Security – State Minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, is presented with a copy of the ‘Living in Jamaica: A Guide to Services and Support’ handbook by Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr Wayne Henry (second left), during the PIOJ’s 10th National Symposium of Best Practices for Social and Community Development, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (January 27). Handbooks were also presented to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Greene (left), and Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret'd) Radgh Mason.

PIOJ Launches Handbook to Support Reintegration of Returned Migrants and Ex-Offenders

Senior Judge of the Corporate Area Traffic Court, Her Honour Mitsy Beaumont-Daley, speaks during a recent traffic symposium at the St. Mary Parish Court.

Senior Judge Urges Motorist to Educate Themselves About Traffic Laws

Senior Research Fellow at the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Dacia Leslie, addresses day one of the 10th Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Best Practice Symposium on Tuesday (January 27), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. She was presenting on the theme 'Reintegration for Sustainable Development: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures'.

Senior Research Fellow Calls for Rights-Based Approach to Reintegration

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (centre), dances with the Charles Town Maroon group during a welcome reception and tour at the Seville Great House in St. Ann, on Sunday (January 25). Observing in the background is Jamaica

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Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Says Country Will Demand Reparations

The Republic of Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Ghana will demand reparations, emphasising that the call is rooted in justice, healing and closure rather than financial compensation. He was speaking during a welcome reception and tour at the Seville Great House in St. Ann on Sunday (January 25), which formed part of a visit...

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, gives remarks during a welcome reception and tour at the Seville Great House in St. Ann, on Sunday (January 25).

2 months ago Foreign Affairs

Ghana to Sponsor Monument at Seville Heritage Park

Ghana will fully sponsor the erection of a monument at the Seville Heritage Park, in St. Ann, to commemorate African solidarity and shared history, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced. He noted that officials from Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defence will collaborate with local authorities in...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, provides a post-Hurricane Melissa update in a Ministerial Statement during a recent sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.

2 months ago EducationYouth

Education Ministry Extends Rapid Resumption Grant to ECIs and Independent Schools Affected by Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has announced the extension of the Rapid Resumption Grant to early-childhood institutions (ECIs) and independent schools that were affected by Hurricane Melissa in 2025 The Government provision is designed to help schools recover swiftly after disasters by facilitating funding for clean‑up, sanitation, debris removal, and the restoration of utilities to ensure the...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), in discussion with Senior Medical Officer at the Cornwall Regional Hospital, Dr Curtis Yeates, as he tours wards being renovated, on Saturday, January 24.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Says Work on CRH and WCAH Should Be Completed in 2026

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Government is working to complete and open both the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) and the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital (WCAH) in 2026, despite setbacks caused by Hurricane Melissa late last year. Dr. Tufton gave the undertaking on Saturday (January 24), following a tour of several hospitals in western...

Students and staff at the St. Mary Technical High are gathered at the assembly point during an earthquake drill on January 22.

2 months ago Education

Greater Earthquake Awareness Among Students at St. Mary Technical High School

Students at St. Mary Technical High School are showing greater awareness on what to do in the event of an earthquake, thanks to the frequency with which they participate in drills. On Thursday (January 22), Parish Disaster Coordinator at the St. Mary Municipal Corporation, Adrian Tate, and members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) led drills at both campuses at...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), greet the Republic of Ghana

2 months ago Foreign Affairs

Minister Underscores Significance of Culture in Strengthening Diplomatic Relations Between Jamaica and Ghana

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says culture remains a powerful force in strengthening diplomatic relations between Jamaica and Ghana, while also serving as a foundation for expanded cooperation in disaster recovery, reconstruction, and humanitarian assistance. She was speaking during a welcome reception and tour at the Seville Great House in St. Ann,...

2 months ago EducationYouth

Work in Progress to Reconstruct Schools Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Work is under way to reconstruct schools that were impacted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa, says Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. “The reconstruction of our schools demands that we move with speed and urgency. Every day a classroom is out of service is a day of learning that cannot be...