The Government continues to strengthen the country’s capacity to improve air-quality monitoring and regulatory compliance, by facilitating the training of personnel from key industries and regulatory entities under the Visual Emission Observer Training Programme. Popularly known as ‘Smoke School’, the programme is delivered twice per year through partnership involving the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and United States (US)-based...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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, 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...