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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (foreground), turns on the tap to officially commission into service the Hopeton to Waltham Pipeline Project in Mandeville, Manchester. Sharing the moment (from left) are National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager for St. Elizabeth and Manchester, Jermaine Jackson; Former Custos of Manchester, Sally Porteous (partially hidden); Member of Parliament, Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips; and Councilor for the Mandeville Division, Jones Oliphant.
Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (foreground), turns on the tap to officially commission into service the Hopeton to Waltham Pipeline Project in Mandeville, Manchester. Sharing the moment (from left) are National Water Commission (NWC) Regional Manager for St. Elizabeth and Manchester, Jermaine Jackson; Former Custos of Manchester, Sally Porteous (partially hidden); Member of Parliament, Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips; and Councilor for the Mandeville Division, Jones Oliphant.

Over 5,000 Mandeville Residents Benefitting from Pipeline Project

More than 5,000 residents of Mandeville, Manchester, now have reliable access to portable water following the completion of the Hopeton to Waltham Pipeline Project. Undertaken by the National Water Commission (NWC) at a cost of more than $123 million, the...
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 16.
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 16.

JSIF to Invest in Climate Resilient Greenhouses for Farmers
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the opening ceremony of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday, June 16.
State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the opening ceremony of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday, June 16.

Diaspora Conference Embraces Innovation
Newly commissioned Justices of the Peace for St. Thomas take their oaths during a commissioning and swearing-in ceremony at Whispering Bamboo Cove Resort in the parish on June 12. Present are (front row, from left) Velma Thomas-Gayle, Melita Cooper, Ingrid Hibbert and Kyle Marchalleck, and (back row, from left) Delroy Harris and Shawn Reid. They were among 17 individuals who took the oath and assumed duties as Justices of the Peace.
Newly commissioned Justices of the Peace for St. Thomas take their oaths during a commissioning and swearing-in ceremony at Whispering Bamboo Cove Resort in the parish on June 12. Present are (front row, from left) Velma Thomas-Gayle, Melita Cooper, Ingrid Hibbert and Kyle Marchalleck, and (back row, from left) Delroy Harris and Shawn Reid. They were among 17 individuals who took the oath and assumed duties as Justices of the Peace.

JPs Taking Money from Public Face Decommissioning – Minister Chuck
Jamaican autonomous mobile robotics competitors, Antonio Rolong (left) and Rayon-Jai Pusey, at the WorldSkills Jamaica Invitational Training Camp, held at Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, from June 8 to 12.
Jamaican autonomous mobile robotics competitors, Antonio Rolong (left) and Rayon-Jai Pusey, at the WorldSkills Jamaica Invitational Training Camp, held at Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann, from June 8 to 12.

Jamaican Competitors Welcome WorldSkills Invitational Camp Experience

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the ceremonial opening of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Tuesday (June 16).
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Foreign Minister Says Diaspora Conference Great Opportunity for Engagement

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, has welcomed visiting members of the diaspora attending the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, emphasising that the event is a great opportunity for Government to engage with them. “The Government of Jamaica, with our foreign ministry team, continues to deepen engagement with you, our diaspora. We have worked...
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Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson (left), observes as an NEPM Waste Management Limited worker prepares to remove debris from an area in Port Maria during a hurricane-preparedness exercise on June 14.
Local Government

St. Mary Steps Up Hurricane Preparedness

The St. Mary Municipal Corporation is bolstering the parish’s resilience for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, undertaking extensive drain-cleaning and flood-mitigation activities across Port Maria over the weekend of June 13 to 14. The comprehensive preparedness exercise brought together several agencies and community stakeholders, including the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), and NEPM Waste Management Limited....
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Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left), shares a photo opportunity with the top-three participants in the 2025 Tourism Innovation Incubator Pitch event. From second left (back row) are winner and Founder of JamLegend VR, Nadeen Matthews Blair; and first runner up awardees, GemVoyage Advisor, Greg Connell, and Chief Executive Officer, Shanya Connell. In front is third runner-up, Director, Thompson Therapeutic Homes and Resorts Accessible Vacations in Jamaica, Rani Thompson.
Tourism

June 17 Deadline for TEF Tourism Innovation Incubator Applications

Jamaicans with innovative business ideas that can enhance or support the tourism sector are being encouraged to apply for the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Tourism Innovation Incubator. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 17. Applicants are required to submit a completed application form and a 60-second video pitch outlining their business idea through the TEF website at tef.gov.jm/incubator. Speaking with...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Green (right); Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right); and Director of the National Public Laboratory, Dr. Marlene Tapper, celebrate during the unveiling of the logo for the newly launched Lifesavers Club, Jamaica’s national blood donor club initiative aimed at building a consistent base of voluntary donors. The event was the Ministry’s World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and the official launch of the Ministry’s Lifesavers Club on Sunday (June 14) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
Health & Wellness

National Blood Transfusion Service Takes Action to Improve Collection

The National Blood Transfusion Service is working to improve blood collection with the integration of web-based software, eDelphi, to manage the blood supply chain from donor recruitment to the collection, analysis and transfusion. This was noted by Health and Wellness State Minister, Hon. Krystal Lee, at the Ministry’s World Blood Donor Day Awards Brunch and the official launch of the...
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Westmoreland residents flock to the Universal Service Fund (USF) booth during the agency
Technology

USF Restores Westmoreland’s 19 Wi-Fi Sites

Residents across Westmoreland are once again benefiting from free public internet access, following the restoration and upgrade of the 19 Wi-Fi sites by the Universal Service Fund (USF) in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The achievement was highlighted during the USF’s ‘Connec Di West’ Road Tour stop at Independence Park in Savanna-la-Mar recently, where stakeholders were updated on efforts to...
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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (third right, seated), and Custos Rotulorum for St. Thomas, Hon. Marcia Bennett (second right, seated), share a photo opportunity with newly commissioned Justices of the Peace and other dignitaries during the commissioning and swearing-in ceremony at Whispering Bamboo Cove Resort in St. Thomas on June 12. Also seated (from left) are past Presidents of the St. Thomas Justices of the Peace Association, Rupert Scott and Seiveright Dixon; current President, Rev. Robert Afflick; Deputy Superintendent of Police, Neville Gordon; and Dr. Yvonne McKenzie.
Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Justice Minister Urges New JPs to Be Community Role Models

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) to serve as positive role models within their communities and to champion Jamaica’s justice services. He made the call while delivering the keynote address during the commissioning and swearing-in ceremony for 17 new JPs in St. Thomas on June 12 at Whispering...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents a plaque and citation to 2026 Governor-General’s Diaspora Achievement Award honouree, Dr. Nicoleen Johnson of the Jamaican Diaspora in the People
Governor GeneralJamaica 60 Diaspora Conference

Governor-General’s Award Honouree Leads Jamaica’s Expanding Diaspora in China

The Jamaican Diaspora in the People’s Republic of China has blossomed into a vibrant and influential community, playing a pivotal role in strengthening Jamaica’s presence within one of the world’s largest nations. At the forefront of this movement is Dr. Nicoleen Johnson, a Shanghai-based academic and community liaison, who has become a leading voice and visible representative of Jamaica’s expanding...
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