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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 17).

Gov’t Targets 55 Structures Under Accelerated Bridge Programme

The Black River Bridge in St. Elizabeth, which sustained damage during Hurricane Melissa, is among 55 structures earmarked for construction or replacement under the Government’s Accelerated Bridge Programme. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, listens as Communications Specialist at the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Winsome Christie, showcases features of the Ministry’s booth at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16).

PHOTOS: Prime Minister Tours Marketplace Booths at Jamaica Diaspora Conference

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Rhoda Moy Crawford (left), speaks in a plenary session on ‘Connecting, Engaging and Empowering the Youth Diaspora for National Development’, at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16). Also participating is data science and artificial intelligence (AI) researcher, Ananda Francis.

Diaspora Members Encouraged to Support School Rehabilitation and Student Assistance Initiatives

New Rules Coming to Curb Overloaded Trucks, Protect Road Network

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (left), participates in a plenary session titled 'Connecting, Engaging and Empowering the Youth Diaspora for National Development', during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16). Also participating is data science and artificial intelligence (AI) researcher, Ananda Francis.

Diaspora Encouraged to Support Youth and Community Development

2 weeks ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2026/27Works / Construction

Drainage Study of Montego Bay Identifies Potential Solutions to Flooding

The Government has completed a drainage study of Montego Bay, St. James, which has identified potential solutions to long-standing flooding in communities such as Catherine Hall. Making his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 17), Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon....

Minister of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate, in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 17).

2 weeks ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2026/27Works / Construction

109 Roads Completed Under SPARK

Twenty-six per cent of the roads selected for rehabilitation under the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme have been completed as of April 2026. Minister of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan, said nine work orders valued at $18 billion have been instituted, covering 369 community roads across...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

2 weeks ago CultureJamaican Diaspora

Gov’t Invites Diaspora Support for Creative Economy

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is encouraging Jamaicans overseas to partner in efforts to bridge the $5 billion financing gap that continues to challenge the growth of the country’s creative sector. This comes as the Government moves to establish a new funding mechanism – the Jamaica Entertainment and Cultural Development Foundation – designed to unlock investment and...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (June 16).

2 weeks ago AgricultureJamaican Diaspora

Gov’t Targeting 3,000 Hectares of Fruit Trees by 2035

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has announced that Jamaica will embark on an ambitious fruit tree planting programme aimed at establishing 3,000 hectares of fruit trees by 2035. The initiative is designed to strengthen food security, support rural livelihoods, and deepen the country’s resilience in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated the agricultural sector in...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon Dr. Horace Chang, addresses the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (June 16).

2 weeks ago National Security and Peace

Deputy Prime Minister Affirms Government’s Commitment to Public Safety

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government will continue its efforts to strengthen public safety and build safer communities across Jamaica through collaboration with key stakeholders. “Several generations of Jamaicans have never experienced a country where crime is not defined as a future daily life. They are beginning to experience...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right seated), along with Registrar at the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Errol Gallimore, signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), during the launch and formal call for proposals under the newly established $500-million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund on Monday (June 15) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Others looking on (from left) are Principal Director in the Ministry, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey; Permanent Secretary, Errol Greene; and Development and Regulation Manager at the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Jacqueline Allen.

2 weeks ago CommunityHealth & Wellness

Health Ministry Invites Project Proposals Under $500 Million CARE Fund

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a formal call for proposals under the newly established $500-million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund. The initiative aims to empower individuals and groups already doing work to improve health outcomes in communities across the island by providing financial support to expand their efforts. Registered community-based organisations, faith-based entities and other civil...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), interact with Conference Chair, Earl Jarrett, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Wednesday (June 17).

2 weeks ago Jamaican Diaspora

Government Strengthens Engagement with Global Diaspora

The Government has made engagement with the diaspora a national strategic priority, as the country’s continued development relies significantly on the contributions of the global diaspora communities. With this in mind, the Administration has strengthened the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) to further engage members of the diaspora. Minister of State in...