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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the official commissioning of a 500-kilowatt emergency mobile power generation unit in Darliston, Westmoreland, on Sunday (January 25).

NWC Restores 95 Per Cent of Water Supply After Hurricane Melissa

The National Water Commission (NWC) has restored 95.2 per cent of water supply to customers, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, stated that while Jamaica is in the final...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on the agriculture sector’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa during a recent press briefing held at the Ministry’s head office in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew.

JCF Agricultural Protection Branch Commended for Surge in Praedial Larceny Convictions

Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

JCPD Responding to Needs of Persons with Disabilities

Postmaster General, Post and Telecommunications Department, Lincoln Allen, greets Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, during the official launch of the Department's staff empowerment programme at the Central Sorting Office on South Camp Road in Kingston on Tuesday (January 27).

Over 300 Jamaica Post Employees to Benefit from Empowerment Programme with HEART/NSTA Trust

A cannon at the Morant Bay Fort at the old courthouse in Morant Bay, where a recent site inspection was carried out by members of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) and St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.

Works to Upgrade Morant Bay Fort Set for Completion by March 2027

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,

2 months ago Energy

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. Daryl Vaz, toured the Hydrocarbon Exploration Vessel, ‘RV Gyre’, stationed at the Port Royal Cruise Terminal in Kingston, which is...

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.

2 months ago National Security and Peace

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, has underscored that successful reintegration of involuntarily returned migrants (IRMs) and persons formerly in conflict with the law is a vital pillar of national security and sustainable development. She was speaking during the opening ceremony for the 10th staging of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)...

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

2 months ago Finance & Public Service

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

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has developed a handbook to help guide involuntarily returned migrants (IRMs) and formerly incarcerated persons seeking to reintegrate into the Jamaican society. The booklet is titled ‘Living in Jamaica: A Guide to Services and Support’. Copies were officially presented to Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn,...

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.

2 months ago Transport

Senior Judge Urges Motorist to Educate Themselves About Traffic Laws

Motorists are being urged to educate themselves about the laws governing the use of the nation’s roads, which will lead them to making better choices. Senior Judge of the Corporate Area Traffic Court, Her Honour Mitsy Beaumont-Daley, made the call while addressing a recent traffic symposium at the St. Mary Parish Court. She noted that several persons who come before...

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

2 months ago Finance & Public Service

Senior Research Fellow Calls for Rights-Based Approach to Reintegration

Reintegration must be regarded not merely as a post-release intervention for persons formerly in conflict with the law or involuntarily returned migrants (IRMs), but as a rights-based and inclusive development priority. This is the position advanced by Senior Research Fellow at the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr....

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

2 months ago Foreign Affairs

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...