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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right) looks at a product, as Founder of Go4theKD’sglow, Keisha Dunkley (left) provides information, during the New Testament Church of God Kingdom Builders Business Expo, held in Old Harbour, St. Catherine, on Saturday (July 11). Joining the discussion was Tiana Clarke (center).

MSMEs Urged to Prepare for Opportunities Under NaRRA

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) stand to benefit significantly from opportunities expected to arise under the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). Speaking at the New Testament...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (seated, third left), looks on as patrons are presented with Jamaican flags during the 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Presentation Show at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston on Saturday (July 11).

Photos: 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Presentation Show

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), is greeted by Blue Mountain coffee farmer Michael Passley at the 128th Annual General Meeting of the Jamaica Agricultural Society, held at Denbigh in Clarendon, on July 8.

Measures Put in Place to Improve Animal Tagging

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (second right) along with (from left) Special Projects Manager, Rosh Marketing Co. Ltd., Maite Aguilera; Director of Rosh Marketing, Roshan Ramchandani; and acting Chief Executive Officer of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Trevion Manning display notebooks donated by Rosh Marketing Co. Ltd. during a ceremony held at the St. James Municipal Corporation building in Montego Bay on Friday (July 10).

Rosh Marketing Co. LTD Donates Notebooks To Support Back-to-School Activities

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

Top-Performing PEP Students Receive Scholarships

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill delivers keynote address during the New Testament Church of God Kingdom Builders Business Expo 2026, held in Old Harbour, St. Catherine on Saturday (July 11).

2 days ago Investment

Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Utilise Services Offered By Government Agencies

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging entrepreneurs to utilise the services offered by government agencies, when starting a business. Addressing the New Testament Church of God Kingdom Builders Business Expo held in Old Harbour, St. Catherine on Saturday (July 11), Senator Hill said entrepreneurs can access valuable guidance through agencies within his Ministry, enabling...

Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated centre), signs a contract for the rehabilitation of the Harbour Circle roadway, during a press briefing held on July 9, at the St. James Municipal Corporation Building in Montego Bay. Looking on (seated from left) are Acting Chief Executive Officer, St. James Municipal Corporation, Trevion Manning and FSC Construction Limited contractor, Cosmore Thompson. Witnessing the signing (back row, left) are Procurement Officer of St. James Municipal Corporation, Patrick Rhoden; Deputy Mayor and Chairman of the Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Dwight Crawford; and Superintendent of Roads and Works, Yannick Beckford.

2 days ago DevelopmentLocal GovernmentTourism

Harbour Circle Roadway and St. James Street Sidewalk to Be Rehabilitated

The Harbour Circle roadway and St. James Street sidewalk in Montego Bay are slated for rehabilitation, under the urban development component of the MoBay Step-Up Programme, following a contract signing ceremony held on Thursday (July 9) at the St. James Municipal Corporation building. The contracts were signed between the St. James Municipal Corporation and the FSC Construction Limited. Under the...

Trafficking in persons is the trade of persons for the purpose of forced labour or sexual exploitation.

2 days ago Justice

Government Tackles Human Trafficking With Focus On Prevention, Prosecution And Victim Protection

The Government is actively tackling the issue of human trafficking by focusing on prevention, prosecution, and victim protection. To this end, in 2025, a total of 79 investigations were conducted, leading to nine alleged traffickers (five females and four males) arrested and charged. This is contained in the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) 2025 Economic and Social Survey, which was...

Detective Sergeant Dave Francis of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Stolen Motor Vehicle Unit (left), being interviewed by Chief Executive Officer of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA), Otarah Byfield Nugent, and Senior Director, Inspections and Monitoring at the PCOA, Andrew Beaumont, on the PCOA’s ‘Citizens’ Corner’ podcast.

2 days ago Justice

Buyers of Used Cars Urged to Check Identification Numbers

Law-enforcement officers are urging prospective buyers of used cars to examine the vehicle identification numbers before completing their purchase. The appeal comes from Detective Sergeant Dave Francis of the Jamaica Constabulary Force Stolen Motor Vehicle Unit, while speaking on the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) ‘Citizens’ Corner’ podcast. Sergeant Francis said criminals continue to disguise stolen vehicles as legitimate and...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses residents of St. Elizabeth during the Ministry

2 days ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Labour Ministry Takes Roofs Verification Exercise To St. Elizabeth Communities

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to ensuring that eligible beneficiaries receive the assistance to which they are entitled, under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme. Speaking during a ROOFS field visit at the Lewisville High School in St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 10), Mr. Charles Jr....

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

2 days ago Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Sees Increase In Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease

The Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging parents and school administrators to remain vigilant, following an increase in cases of hand, foot and mouth disease among children in several educational institutions across the parish. Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, said the highly contagious viral illness has primarily been affecting students in basic, infant and early childhood...

2 days ago Entertainment

Security And Traffic Management Measures In Place For Dream Weekend

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is assuring that comprehensive security and traffic management measures are being put in place to facilitate a safe and orderly staging of the Dream Weekend event series in St. James. Speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation monthly meeting on Thursday, (July 9), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for Area 1, Eron Samuels, said the...