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Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company President and Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Grant, gives an update on the company's restoration efforts at Wednesday's (February 11) Post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Additional 7,000 JPS Customers to Receive Power in Two Weeks

An additional 7,000 Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers will have their power reinstated over the next two weeks, says the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Grant. “This will reduce the number of customers without power to fewer than...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks at a post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Wednesday (February 11) at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Monitoring Situation in Cuba

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

G-G Delivers 2026/27 Throne Speech on February 12

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative in Jamaica, Natacha Marzolf, delivers remarks at a Minister's Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation, held at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Friday (February 6).

IDB Lauds Jamaica’s Science & Innovation Plans

Administrative Manager in the Customer Relations Management Division, National Housing Trust, Shara Luke Cooper addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on February 5.

NHT Pays Out $409 Million Under Hurricane Melissa Grant Facility

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (left), commends Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) staff, who designed the new Computerised Maintenance Management System, following the launch at the SRHA offices in Mandeville, Manchester, on Thursday (February 5). They are (from second left) Rohan Smith, Toni-Ann Rodney, Ryan Dixon, Saede Nisbeth, O

4 months ago Health & Wellness

SRHA Launches Homegrown Maintenance Management System

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has developed and implemented its own Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to more effectively manage the maintenance of infrastructure and equipment at hospitals and health centres across the region. The digital platform, built by staff members Rohan Smith, Toni-Ann Rodney, Ryan Dixon, Saede Nisbeth, O'Nelia Caballero and Jozané Bryan, overhauls traditional maintenance approaches, improving...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), has a drink of water at the recent official commissioning of the Quarry Hill Pipeline Improvement Project at the Quarry Hill Basic School in St. Catherine. He is joined by Regional Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Gawaine Johnson (left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Wayne O. Robertson (third right), Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South, Fitz Jackson (right), and other stakeholders.

4 months ago Vision 2030Water

Quarry Hill Gets Reliable Access to Water

More than 2,000 residents of Quarry Hill in St. Catherine now have reliable access to potable water, following the completion of the $36-million Quarry Hill Pipeline Improvement Project. Undertaken by the National Water Commission (NWC), the project involved the installation of approximately 5.2 kilometres of Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) distribution pipelines to resolve low-pressure issues, and improve reliability, efficiency, and quality...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), receives a vinyl token titled

4 months ago CultureForeign Affairs

Minister Grange Receives Jamaica-Argentina Cultural Token

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, was presented with a commemorative vinyl token titled ‘Jamaica-Argentina: A Tango-Reggae SoundClash’ during the Bob Marley tribute concert at Emancipation Park in Kingston on Friday (February 6). The token was handed over by Ambassador of Argentina to Jamaica, His Excellency Marcelo Balbi Calvo, as part of a cultural initiative developed...

Deputy Prime Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang

4 months ago Press Release

Minister Chang Returns to Office

Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister Dr. the Honourable Horace Chang returned to office this morning February 9, 2026. Dr. Chang attended Cabinet and also the Ministry of National Security. "I am officially back in the Ministry but will not be on the road until March. My rehabilitation will be considered complete on February 27, 2026. I will be...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on the agriculture sector’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa at a press briefing held at the Ministry’s head office in Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on January 20.

4 months ago Agriculture

$100-Million Recovery Programme for Banana and Plantain Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will implement a $100-million large-scale recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers, after Hurricane Melissa wiped out the country’s commercial crop during its passage on October 28. The programme, which will be implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), is expected to assist approximately 5,000 banana and plantain...

Chief Executive Officer for the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, Roan Grant, addresses a press briefing hosted at the facility on Thursday (February 5) by Westmoreland Public Health Services and the Canadian medical volunteer group, Team Broken Earth.

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Team Broken Earth Supports Patient Care at Savanna-La-Mar Public General Hospital

The deployment of a medical team from Canada-based humanitarian organisation Team Broken Earth has significantly strengthened patient care and eased staffing pressures at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland. The team, which was on the island for one week, worked alongside local medical personnel in the accident and emergency department, internal medicine, paediatrics and other wards, assisting with patient...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

4 months ago Finance & Public Service

Sub-Sea Fibre-Optic Cable Project to Cost Up to US$55 Million

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government’s investment in sub-sea fibre-optic cable will reduce connectivity costs and facilitate business to boost economic growth. The Government recently signed a letter of intent with Trans Americas Fiber System for the Sub-sea Cable Project, which aims to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and resilience. Addressing the meeting...