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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, converses with REALTORS® Association of Jamaica President, Gabrielle Gilpin-Hudson (left), and Head of Sales and Distribution at the Bank of Nova Scotia, Yvette Anderson . The occasion was the Leaders in Real Estate Breakfast held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (February 26). The event was hosted by the Association under the theme: ‘Strengthening Partnerships for a More Efficient, Transparent, and Sustainable Real Estate Sector’.

Gov’t To Divest Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Government will go to market this year to divest the Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant in St. Catherine. Under the divestment arrangement, the plant’s capacity will be doubled and its operations upgraded from secondary to tertiary treatment. This move is...

Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers remarks as REALTORS® Association of Jamaica President, Gabrielle Gilpin‑Hudson, listens attentively. The occasion was the REALTORS® Association’s Leaders in Real Estate Breakfast, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (February 26).

Gov’t Investments to Deliver Water Resilience for Kingston and St. Andrew

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address at Friday's (Feb. 27) Jamaica Day celebration at the Manchester High School in Mandeville.

Education Minister Calls On Students To Spread Kindness

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), and Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, observe as Chairman of the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB), Damion McLean, demonstrates a bed-making technique used by visually impaired persons. The interaction took place during a tour of the JSB facilities, which were renovated by HEART/NSTA Trust Region 1 volunteers under their National Development Project. The upgraded facilities were officially handed over during a ceremony at the JSB in Kingston.

HEART/NSTA Trust To Further ‘Stream’-Line Training And Certification

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated third left), and Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding (seated second left), along with other officials, share a photo opportunity with newly commissioned Justice of the Peace (JP) for St. Catherine, during a ceremony held on February 25 at the Lighthouse Assembly in Spanish Town.

Employers, Workers Urged to Collaborate to Boost Productivity

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3 months ago Sport

Six Teams To Compete In Flankers Netball Premier League Sunday

Six teams will compete in the Flankers Netball Premier League on Sunday (March 1), beginning at 5:30 p.m. The one-day tournament will be held at the Flankers Netball Court. It will involve a knockout-format, with the top three teams to receive monetary prizes, along with trophies, medals, certificates and sectional awards. The Flankers Netball Premier League is organised by the...

Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, addresses the Praedial Larceny Sensitisation Session held at Linstead Anglican Church in St. Catherine on Thursday (Feb. 26).

3 months ago Agriculture

St. Catherine Farmers Hailed For Boosting Food Production

St. Catherine farmers have been commended for their efforts in boosting the production of crops like onions and sweet corn to enhance national food security. “This comes as no surprise, considering the work we have been doing in the parish,” said Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter. “For example, we supported over 250 livestock farmers...

Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), observes as Chief Executive Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson (second left), highlights the contents of the receipt book used to document the sale and transport of livestock and produce. Also looking on are Sub-Officer in charge of Area 5, Detective Inspector Robert Robinson (left); and Acting Director, Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordination Branch, Kalecia Hall. Occasion was the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Praedial Larceny Sensitisation Session held at Linstead Anglican Church in St. Catherine on Thursday (Feb. 26).

3 months ago Agriculture

Farmers Urged To Report Cases Of Praedial Larceny

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, is appealing to farmers to report incidents of praedial larceny. He noted that too often, theft goes unreported “and this silence only strengthens criminals”. “I also encourage everyone to associate with farmer groups; you must be each other's keepers and supporters,” Mr. Witter urged. The Agriculture...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is joined by State Minister, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple‑Philibert (right), and Oberlin High School Principal, Michelle Spencer, during Friday’s (February 27) Justice Day in Schools initiative at the institution in St. Andrew, held under the theme ‘Justice Fi All A Wi’.

3 months ago Justice and Constitutional AffairsYouth

Students Urged To Pursue Excellence And Embrace Justice Services

Students are being encouraged to strive for excellence, resolve conflicts peacefully, and make full use of the justice services available to them through the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs’ outreach initiatives in schools. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, delivered the message while addressing the Justice Day in School initiative, held under the theme: ‘Justice Fi All A Wi’, at...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), makes a point during a tour of the new Trelawny Infirmary location in Falmouth on Thursday (February 26). Listening (from left) are: State Minister, Hon. Delroy Williams; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson; Chief Executive Officer of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, Andrew Harrison (partially hidden); and Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager.

3 months ago Local Government

Phase One Of Trelawny Infirmary Reconstruction Nears Completion

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has announced that phase one of the new facility being constructed to accommodate residents and staff of the Trelawny Infirmary is expected to be completed shortly, despite recent setbacks caused by inclement weather. Following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, approximately 60 residents and 40 staff members of...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left), meets with Government Trustee, Elece Campbell, at his New Kingston office recently, for discussions on strengthening insolvency services.

3 months ago Budget 2026/2027

Gov’t Strengthening Insolvency System

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, says measures are being advanced to strengthen Jamaica’s insolvency framework. Speaking with JIS News, he said that the focus is in keeping with the Government’s broader agenda to improve the ease of doing business, enhance business protection and recovery mechanisms, and ensure that Jamaica’s regulatory institutions...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

3 months ago Water

$223M Allocated For Rural Water Supply Improvement In 2026/27

The Government has allocated $223 million to support the Rural Water Supply Improvement Project in fiscal year 2026/27. Details of the undertaking are outlined in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure, tabled recently in the House of Representatives by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. The project, being implemented through Rural Water Supply Limited, aims to deliver...