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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.

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...

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.

Dover Residents Come Together to Restore Community Centre

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

Gov’t Strengthening Jamaica’s National Disaster Response Capabilities

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.

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

Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton (third right), shares a photo opportunity with stakeholders during the CARICOM Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Digitalisation Project Closing Summit on May 27, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are Technical Officer, Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities (CANTA), Orlando Hewitt; Deputy Programme Manager, CARICOM Secretariat, Dr. Denise Stoney James; Vice Chair, HEART/NSTA Trust Board of Directors, Rayharna Wright; Project Technical Coordinator for GIZ–Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit Brazil, João Paulo Freitas; and HEART/NSTA Trust Director of Training Infrastructure and Development, Dwayne Bent.

HEART/NSTA Trust Digitises Courses in CARICOM TVET Pilot

Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible 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 Tuesday (June 2).

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Jamaica Cybersecurity Standards Framework Completed

The Jamaica Cybersecurity Standards Framework, aligned with the internationally recognised NIST framework, is now complete. Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, disclosed this during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 2). Dr. Wheatley also informed...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, outlines details of a 16 per cent fare increase approved for public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators, during a press briefing at the Ministry in New Kingston on Tuesday (June 2).

7 days ago CabinetTransport

Cabinet Approves 16 Per Cent Fare Increase for Public Passenger Vehicle Operators

Cabinet has approved a 16 per cent fare increase for public passenger vehicle (PPV) operators, effective June 2, 2026. The adjustment, which has been pending since April 2024, will be implemented in two phases: an initial eight per cent increase in June, followed by an additional eight per cent on July 1, 2026. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon....

7 days ago Education

NEST Being Rolled Out in 500 Early Childhood Institutions

The Nurturing Early Scientific Thinking (NEST) Programme, aimed at introducing science at the early-childhood level, is being rolled out in 500 institutions across the island. Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said that institutions across all seven education regions and the island’s 14 parishes will be reached by the end...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, delivers the feature address at a ceremony held in Geddes Town Square, St. Mary, on May 29, marking the symbolic opening of the rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road. The project is expected to enhance access to key heritage and ecotourism attractions in the parish, while supporting community development and economic growth.

7 days ago Tourism

Tourism 3.0 to Increase Opportunities for More Jamaicans – Minister

A key pillar of the Tourism 3.0 framework is strengthening linkages and building capacity across local industries to ensure that more Jamaicans participate directly in the tourism value chain, says Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Delivering the feature address at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the rehabilitated Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road in St. Mary, on May 29, Mr. Bartlett...

Manager of Public Education and Corporate Communication at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Angela Hamilton.

7 days ago Environment

NEPA Stages Several Activities to Observe National Environmental Awareness Week

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) has outlined a series of activities for National Environmental Awareness Week (NEAW), being observed from June 1 to 8, under the theme ‘Recover Stronger, Recover Greener: Integrating Ecosystem Solutions in Post-Disaster Planning’. This year’s observance also coincides with NEPA’s 25th anniversary as an executive agency, having been established on April 1, 2001. Manager...

Chair, Jamaica Diaspora Day of Service and Empowerment Subcommittee, Dr. Sylvanus Thompson.

7 days ago Jamaican Diaspora

Jamaicans Encouraged to Volunteer for Diaspora Day of Service

Jamaicans are being encouraged to volunteer for projects to be undertaken as part of the Jamaica Diaspora Day of Service, scheduled for Thursday, June 18. The Day will feature projects in healthcare, education and community development across several parishes. This year, most of the projects are focused on western Jamaica, due to the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa Persons...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr.

1 week ago EducationYouth

NPSC Reshaping Parenting Across Jamaica Through Support and Partnership

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) has been steadily reshaping the parenting landscape across Jamaica, with between 12,000 and 14,000 parents participating in training each month – a testament to the entity’s extensive reach and transformative influence within the local education system. At the heart of this initiative is the Parental Involvement in Education Framework, now being implemented in 245...