Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is calling on Members of Parliament (MPs) to revisit the Constitution (Amendment) (Republic) Act, 2024, which was previously tabled to remove the British monarch. “For Jamaica's sake, let us look at the Bill and see how it can be amended, if necessary, and modified so that this Parliament, at the earliest...

The influence of young people will be harnessed by SPM Waste Management Ltd. to drive positive behavioural change and improve waste-management practices across communities, particularly in St. Elizabeth. Regional Manager at SPM Waste Management Ltd., Sheldon Smith, said students can serve as powerful advocates for environmental responsibility, noting that their actions and attitudes often influence those of their families and...

An additional $66 million has been allocated in the 2026/27 Budget to procure 20 more boats and engines under the Fisheries Incentive Programme. Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, in making the disclosure said that the five-year programme, which targets young fishers, is aimed at modernising Jamaica’s fisheries sector. “Every year, we are going to do at least...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that ensuring the mental health and well-being of health workers is a major priority in improving healthcare delivery. He said that motivated and supported staff are better equipped to provide compassionate care and ensure patient satisfaction. "It can't be that the staff are unhappy and the clients are dissatisfied....

Residents in several flood-prone communities across St. Elizabeth are to benefit from bulky-waste-removal activities, as SPM Waste Management Ltd. strengthens measures to mitigate flooding and support disaster preparedness during the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Regional Manager at SPM Waste Management Ltd., Sheldon Smith, said the agency will begin targeted clean-up operations in vulnerable areas, including New River in Santa Cruz,...

The House of Representatives, on Wednesday (June 10), approved the Pensions (Superannuation Funds and Retirement Schemes) (Registration, Licensing and Reporting) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, aimed at modernising the regulatory fee framework and strengthening oversight of the private pensions sector. The Regulations, which were tabled in the House on March 24, will address structural mismatches between the Financial Services Commission (FSC) regulatory...

The House of Representatives has approved the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2026, which will ensure that Jamaica’s aviation laws effectively support the fulfilment of international obligations and align with current global civil aviation standards and best practices. Addressing the House on Wednesday, June 10, Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, explained that Jamaica is a Contracting State...