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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 20).

House Approves FAA Act Amendments to Remove $10b Cap on Disaster Reserve Fund

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (January 20), passed amendments to the Financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act, removing the $10-billion cap on the maximum amount that may be held in the National Natural Disaster Reserve Fund (NNDRF). In her...

Technical Specialist for Socio-Economic Development in the Community Renewal Programme at the PIOJ, Charmaine Brimm, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on January 12.

Action Plan to Be Developed to Guide Policy for IRMs

Manager at the Transport Authority (TA), Rohan Smith, addresses a recent traffic symposium at the St. Mary Parish Court in Port Maria.

Illegal Transport Operators Encouraged to Legitimise Activities

The 44 shops at the popular Border roadside eatery in St. Elizabeth that were reopened by the Government on January 16, following the rebuilding of the facilities.

Gov’t Committed to Inclusive Economy – PM

Environmental Consultant with Eastern Technical Associates (ETA), Marty Hughes (front, third left), shares a moment with persons across the island who participated in the recent three-day Visual Emission Observer Training Programme (Smoke School), at the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) Football Field on Old Hope Road in Kingston. The training involved partnership with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA).

Gov’t Builds Capacity to Improve Air-Quality Monitoring and Compliance

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre), shares a photo opportunity with Acting Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nicole Morgan (fourth right), and other stakeholders during the official launch of Jamaica’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Feasibility Study at the JCAA headquarters in Kingston on Tuesday (January 20)

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Jamaica Launches SAF Feasibility Study to Drive Cleaner Aviation and Climate Resilience

Jamaica has moved to advance cleaner aviation with the launch of a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Feasibility Study aimed at reducing carbon emissions and strengthening climate resilience in the sector. The study, managed by ICF Consulting, will deliver the first structured, evidence‑based assessment of Jamaica’s SAF potential It will examine available feedstocks, existing energy and fuel infrastructure, aviation demand, export...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne, delivers remarks during the Jamaica Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (JAIFA) Annual Motivational and Professional Development Seminar at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (January 20).

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Insurance Industry a Cornerstone of National Stability – State Minister Mayne

Jamaica’s insurance industry has emerged as a cornerstone of national stability, with life insurance assets reaching $499.4 billion as of September 30, 2025. This according to Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne. He noted that this out-turn represents an increase of approximately 9.3 per cent, or $42.7 billion, over the $456.7...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), interacts with participants in the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder, during a graduation ceremony on June 13 last year, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

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Training Commences for 2025/26 Cohort of RYEEP Builder

The Jamaica 4-H Clubs officially commenced training for the 2025/2026 cohort of the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder, on (January 20). This marks a significant milestone in the organisation’s recovery efforts, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa in October last year. Training was originally scheduled to begin in November but the organisation was forced to delay operations...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on the agricultural sector’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa, at a press briefing held at the Ministry’s head office in Hope Gardens, Kingston, on January 20. The Minister reported that there has been rapid recovery of crops, and interventions are being employed to address areas of surplus.

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Minister Lauds Farmers for Rapid Recovery of Agricultural Crops

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, is championing the resilience of Jamaican farmers and interventions by the Ministry and its agencies for the rapid recovery of agricultural crops that were significantly disrupted during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a press briefing, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Hope Gardens, Kingston, on January 20, Minister Green...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (centre), is accompanied by President of the Pineapple Craft Traders Association, Claire Bruce (right), on a tour of the Pineapple Craft Market in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

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2026 Brings Renewed Business Optimism – Seiveright

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, says Jamaica has entered 2026 with renewed business confidence. He cited the rapid post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts, strong macro-economic fundamentals and improving national security conditions as key drivers of optimism. “As we begin the new year, Jamaica’s recovery continues to advance steadily and decisively, and the country...

Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, hails former Permanent Secretary, Carol Palmer, during a recent post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House.

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Minister Vaz Pays Tribute to Former Permanent Secretary, Carol Palmer

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has hailed former Permanent Secretary, Carol Palmer, as a visionary and transformative leader, and a key figure in the Ministry’s success. Mr. Vaz said that Mrs. Palmer played an instrumental role when he was appointed to head the Ministry in 2000 and had to take on the task of converting the...

Senior Director for the Internal Audit Directorate at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Suzette Campbell.

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Finance Ministry Hosts Audit Committees’ Conference on January 21

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, in collaboration with the Office of the Cabinet, will host a Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Audit Committees’ Conference on Wednesday, January 21, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. To be held under the theme ‘Governance in Action: Strengthening Trust, Risk Oversight and Resilience’, the conference will bring together audit committee...