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Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addresses the agency’s quarterly hybrid media briefing on Tuesday (March 3). He is joined by Principal Director, James Stewart, and Deputy Director General, Claire Bernard.
Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (centre), addresses the agency’s quarterly hybrid media briefing on Tuesday (March 3). He is joined by Principal Director, James Stewart, and Deputy Director General, Claire Bernard.

Hurricane Melissa Drives Sharpest Economic Decline Since 2020

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting an estimated 7.5 per cent decline in economic performance for the October to December 2025 quarter, compared with the corresponding period in 2024. PIOJ Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, explained that the...
Executive Director of the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD), Kimberly Sherlock Marriot-Blake (second left), converses with (from left) Director, Centre for Disability Studies, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Senator Professor Floyd Morris; Campus Librarian, Main Library, UWI, Jessica Lewis-Marshall; and National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) Board Chair, Joy Douglas, during Monday’s (March 2) launch of the Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) training programme for the public library system. The event took place at the UWI. Spearheaded by the Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN), the initiative forms part of a phased effort to strengthen accessibility across public libraries and promote greater inclusion for the Deaf community.
Executive Director of the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD), Kimberly Sherlock Marriot-Blake (second left), converses with (from left) Director, Centre for Disability Studies, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Senator Professor Floyd Morris; Campus Librarian, Main Library, UWI, Jessica Lewis-Marshall; and National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) Board Chair, Joy Douglas, during Monday’s (March 2) launch of the Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) training programme for the public library system. The event took place at the UWI. Spearheaded by the Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN), the initiative forms part of a phased effort to strengthen accessibility across public libraries and promote greater inclusion for the Deaf community.

Jamaican Sign Language Training Programme for Public Libraries Launched
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Gov’t Advancing Public Market Modernisation Plans
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (fifth left), and VP Records co-founder, Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin (centre), share a light moment with members of the Embassy of Jamaica staff after she was honoured at the Embassy’s inaugural Reggae Night on February 26 in Washington DC, in celebration of Reggae Month.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (fifth left), and VP Records co-founder, Patricia “Miss Pat” Chin (centre), share a light moment with members of the Embassy of Jamaica staff after she was honoured at the Embassy’s inaugural Reggae Night on February 26 in Washington DC, in celebration of Reggae Month.

VP Records Co-Founder, Patricia Chin, Honoured by the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents the Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame citation to veteran reggae artiste Ken Boothe (left), during the induction ceremony on Friday (February 27) at the National Area in Kingston. Sharing in the moment (background, from left) are singer and songwriter, Romaine Virgo and veteran reggae artiste, Marcia Griffiths.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), presents the Jamaica Music Museum Hall of Fame citation to veteran reggae artiste Ken Boothe (left), during the induction ceremony on Friday (February 27) at the National Area in Kingston. Sharing in the moment (background, from left) are singer and songwriter, Romaine Virgo and veteran reggae artiste, Marcia Griffiths.

Jamaica Pays Tribute to Reggae Pioneers

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$942 Million for Energy Management and Efficiency Programme

The Energy Management and Efficiency Programme has been allocated $942 million in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure. Being implemented by the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, the initiative is aimed at promoting fuel conservation by contributing to the avoidance of fuel imports. The funds allocated for the new fiscal year will go towards completion of the retrofitting of air-conditioning...
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CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Community and Government Unite for St. Ann Infirmary Clean-Up

A united wave of community action and government collaboration culminated in a successful clean-up at the St Ann Infirmary on Saturday, February 28. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, the initiative united national and local agencies in a concentrated effort to restore a safe, comfortable living environment for the infirmary’s 71 residents who had been temporarily...
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Hosanna Preparatory School students (from left) Savannah Stewart, Azalea Walters, Judah Walters, and Rayne Stewart, are decked in the national colours for Jamaica Day celebrations at the school in St. James on Friday (February 27). The day was a showcase of Jamaican culture through food, music and other activities.
CultureEducationYouth

PHOTO: Jamaica Day at Hosanna Preparatory School

Hosanna Preparatory School students (from left) Savannah Stewart, Azalea Walters, Judah Walters, and Rayne Stewart, are decked in the national colours for Jamaica Day celebrations at the school in St. James on Friday (February 27). The day was a showcase of Jamaican culture through food, music and other activities.
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Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (second left), looks on as Principal of Pisgah Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Patricia Scarlett-Forrester, unveils a commemorative plaque marking the institution’s rehabilitation during a handover ceremony on February 26. Applauding (from third left) are Project Engineer from GDM Associates, Jardane Fraser; Regional Director for Region Five in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Susan Nelson-Smith; and Chairman of Pisgah Primary, Pastor Maurice Swaby.
Office of the Prime Minister

JSIF Hands Over $178m Upgraded Pisgah Primary School in St. Elizabeth

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), on February 26, officially handed over the fully rehabilitated facilities at Pisgah Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, marking the completion of a nearly two-year project valued $178 million. The initiative was implemented under the Basic Needs Trust Fund and financed by the Government of Jamaica in partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (second right), looks on as Chief Executive Officer of Level 8 – Bakery, Dining and Gaming Lounge, Richard Cole, cuts the ribbon to mark the grand opening of the new establishment in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Saturday (February 28). Sharing the moment are President of the St. Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce (Black River Chapter), Kadian Myers-Brown (left), and Level 8 co-owner, Taquilia Chin-Cole.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Level 8 Grand Opening Signals Confidence in Black River’s Future– State Minister Seiveright

The grand opening of Level 8 – Bakery, Dining and Gaming Lounge in Black River, St. Elizabeth, stands as a powerful declaration of confidence in the parish’s economic future, coming just months after Hurricane Melissa devastated the historic town. This, according to Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. Speaking during the opening...
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