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Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan (centre, back row), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Kohei Maruyama (second left, back row), lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally hand over the 2026 Toyota Coaster Bus donated by the Government of Japan to Port Antonio Primary School in Portland on Tuesday (April 28). They are joined by (from left, back row) Port Antonio Primary Principal Kennecha Davis-Williams; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Acting Regional Director for Region Two in the Ministry of Education, Yashieka Blackwood-Grant; and students of the institution.

Japan Donates School Bus to Port Antonio Primary

Students and staff of Port Antonio Primary School in Portland now have improved access to safe, reliable transportation, following the donation of a 2026 Toyota Coaster Bus by the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica. The vehicle, valued approximately US$73,000, was...

International Montreal Protocol Specialist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Agustin Sanchez Guevara

Establishment of RRR&R Centres to Generate Economic Value and Reduce Harmful Emissions

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the main address during the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Recovery and Investment Forum held at the Ministry's Playing Field in Hope Gardens, St Andrew, on Tuesday (April 28). The event was part of celebrations for Farmers’ Month, which is recognised annually in April.

Agriculture Being Positioned for Faster Recovery

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 28.

Hermitage Dam to Be Upgraded

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28).

Government to Advance National Pilot for Waste Separation in Public Facilities

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, highlights a point during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28).

1 month ago Environment

Gov’t to Close Greenwich Farm Sewage Facility

The Government will be moving to close the sewage disposal facility in Greenwich Farm, Kingston, which has long been a source of concern for residents. This was disclosed by Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28). He noted that the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28).

1 month ago Parliament

House of Representatives Passes NaRRA Act

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday (April 29), passed the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act. NaRRA will serve as the central coordinating authority for post-hurricane reconstruction, designed to eliminate bureaucracy, fragmentation, and project delays. It will also function as a centre of technical excellence for project preparation and delivery, ensuring that the quality of national plans matches the...

Students of Kingston Technical High School participate in a psychosocial session.

1 month ago Education

Targeted Strategies Introduced to Safeguard Education Community’s Well-Being

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has introduced targeted intervention strategies to safeguard the mental health and well-being of students, staff, and parents, in response to the growing emotional demands on the education system. According to a Ministry communiqué, schools have been directed to immediately implement structured, school-wide activities designed to address psycho-emotional conflicts and foster resilience. These...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams, engages in light conversation with (from left) Director, University of the West Indies (UWI) Centre for Disability Studies, Professor Senator Floyd Morris; Director, Mona Office for Research and Innovation, Professor John Lindo; and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Heather Ricketts. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the Seventh Regional Disability Studies Conference at the Faculty of Law Lecture Theatre, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona on April 28.

1 month ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Structure Approved to Strengthen Building Enforcement by Municipal Corporations

A new structure has been approved for municipal corporations, which will provide for engagement of additional building and planning officers. “That will give us a little more room in terms of addressing some of the issues within the built environment,” said State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams. He was addressing the opening...

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies (UWI), Dr. Simone Badal, addresses the launch of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) Research Support Fund at the Mona Campus on April 28.

1 month ago Education

UWI’S Cancer Research Advances with Clinical Trials in Development

Two clinical trials are in development as the University of the West Indies (UWI) advances cell line research to better understand and treat cancers within the Caribbean region. Dr. Simone Badal, who is leading the groundbreaking cell line development programme, said that early findings indicate differences in how patients of African descent respond to certain anti-cancer drugs compared to other...

1 month ago Sectoral Debate 2026/27

PIOJ to Lead Development of Jamaica’s First National Adaptation Plan

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) will spearhead the development of the country’s first comprehensive National Adaptation Plan (JANAP). Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, emphasised that it serves as a critical pillar of the country’s national response. Speaking during the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28), he said JANAP...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28).

1 month ago Sectoral Debate 2026/27Water

NWC Strengthening Operational Capacity Through Strategic Investments

The National Water Commission (NWC) continues to strengthen its operational capacity through strategic investments, fleet expansion, equipment modernisation, and energy efficiency initiatives. “The acquisition of specialised vehicles, including vector jet units, pickup trucks, and water trucks has strengthened the NWC’s ability to respond to operational demands. It is important to note that these investments in operational efficiency came, because the...