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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21).
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21).

National Minimum Wage Increases to $15,000 per Week June 1

The national minimum wage will be increased from $13,000 to $15,000 per 40-hour work week, effective June 1, 2024, representing a 15 per cent increase. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the...
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.
Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Carol Coy.

STATIN Utilising Global Statistical Best Practices to Address Census Challenges
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, is encouraging educators to utilise its online resources.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, is encouraging educators to utilise its online resources.

Teachers Encouraged to Use SRC’s Online Resources
National Poverty Reduction Programme Committee Chairman, Easton Williams (left), presents a copy of the National Poverty Reduction Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) Toolkit to Food For the Poor, Director of Projects and Social Intervention, Susan Moore, during Thursday’s (March 21) launch at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. Sharing in the presentation (from second left) are Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry; and PIOJ Programme Director, Poverty Reduction Coordinating Unit, Shelly Ann Edwards.
National Poverty Reduction Programme Committee Chairman, Easton Williams (left), presents a copy of the National Poverty Reduction Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) Toolkit to Food For the Poor, Director of Projects and Social Intervention, Susan Moore, during Thursday’s (March 21) launch at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. Sharing in the presentation (from second left) are Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry; and PIOJ Programme Director, Poverty Reduction Coordinating Unit, Shelly Ann Edwards.

PIOJ Launches National Poverty Reduction Toolkit
India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui.
India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui.

Holi Festival to Be Celebrated on Sunday, March 24

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.
Budget 2024/2025Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

CARE Programme to Reach Unattached Youth

The HEART/NSTA Trust will this year launch the Community Action for Rewarding Engagement (CARE) Initiative, aimed at reaching young people who are unemployed or not enrolled in a training programme. Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure in his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 21). “HEART will be...
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 Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (seated right); and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, (seated second right), listen as South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Her Excellency Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, addresses students and officials of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), during a visit to the Centre’s headquarters in Kingston on Thursday (March 21). Also at the head table is Chair, WCJF Board of Directors, Debby-Ann Brown Salmon.
Foreign AffairsGender Affairs

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Hails Women’s Centre Programme

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Her Excellency Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, has commended the Government’s support for teenage mothers through the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF). “The centre and the Government of Jamaica must be congratulated for having such an initiative in place,” she said, noting that similar facilities in South...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.
Budget 2024/2025

US$2 Million for Fantasy Beach Park Development in St. Ann

The Government is investing US$2 million in the development of the Fantasy Beach Park in Priory, St. Ann. The project will be undertaken over the next 18 months, through support from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), and will be similar in scope to the Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.
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TEF Provides $500 Million to Fund Social Housing for Tourism Workers

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), under a partnership with the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), will provide $500 million to fund housing for tourism workers who live in substandard conditions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21). “This is a...
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