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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks at the launch of this year’s Farmers’ Month, at the Craighton Estate Great House in Irish Town, St. Andrew, on Thursday (April 3), under the theme ‘Celebrating our Food Heroes’. The event included the launch of the ‘Thank A Farmer’ campaign, which will run for the month of April.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks at the launch of this year’s Farmers’ Month, at the Craighton Estate Great House in Irish Town, St. Andrew, on Thursday (April 3), under the theme ‘Celebrating our Food Heroes’. The event included the launch of the ‘Thank A Farmer’ campaign, which will run for the month of April.

Direct Support for Farmers From $1.2-billion Allocation

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has reiterated its commitment to the agricultural sector, with the allocation of $1.2 billion to the Production and Productivity Programme, to provide direct support to farmers.   Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), and Technical Assistant in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Donaree Muirhead (centre), representing portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, share in the presentation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) supplies to Principal of St. Andrew Technical High School, Dr. Worrell Hibbert (right). Making the presentation is General Manager at Petrojam Limited, Telroy Morgan (second right).  Occasion was Thursday’s (April 3) launch of Petrojam’s STEM programme at Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston. Also pictured is Principal of Tivoli Gardens High School, Marvin Johnson. The STEM programme will benefit students and teachers at both institutions.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), and Technical Assistant in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Donaree Muirhead (centre), representing portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, share in the presentation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) supplies to Principal of St. Andrew Technical High School, Dr. Worrell Hibbert (right). Making the presentation is General Manager at Petrojam Limited, Telroy Morgan (second right).  Occasion was Thursday’s (April 3) launch of Petrojam’s STEM programme at Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston. Also pictured is Principal of Tivoli Gardens High School, Marvin Johnson. The STEM programme will benefit students and teachers at both institutions.

Petrojam Injects $3 Million In Stem at Tivoli Gardens and St. Andrew Technical High Schools
Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), is assisted by Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations at CARICOM, Elizabeth Solomon, during the signing ceremony for the Protocol to Amend the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on April 3. The agreement will allow for enhanced cooperation among CARICOM Member States.
Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), is assisted by Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations at CARICOM, Elizabeth Solomon, during the signing ceremony for the Protocol to Amend the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on April 3. The agreement will allow for enhanced cooperation among CARICOM Member States.

Signing of Protocol to Amend Revised Treaty of Chaguarama – PHOTOS ONLY
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third right), shares a moment with members of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), and five honourees during the WLI’s International Women’s Day Brunch and Awards held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Sunday (March 9). From left are: Co-chair of the WLI, Roxann Linton; Executive Director of the American Friends of Jamaica, Caron Chung; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lillan Limited, Andrea Cowan; Managing Director of Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street-Forrest; Bishop of Dover, the Rt. Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin; Communications Strategist and Philanthropist, Donette Chin-Loy Chang; and Chair of WLI, Grace Burnett.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third right), shares a moment with members of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), and five honourees during the WLI’s International Women’s Day Brunch and Awards held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Sunday (March 9). From left are: Co-chair of the WLI, Roxann Linton; Executive Director of the American Friends of Jamaica, Caron Chung; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lillan Limited, Andrea Cowan; Managing Director of Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street-Forrest; Bishop of Dover, the Rt. Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin; Communications Strategist and Philanthropist, Donette Chin-Loy Chang; and Chair of WLI, Grace Burnett.

Women’s Representation Matters – Senator Morris Dixon
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Ministry Engaging with Agencies Regarding Build Out of Fort Rocky

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
LabourSocial Security

NIF Projects Net Surplus of $41 Billion as of March

 The National Insurance Fund (NIF) remains viable with projected net surplus of $41 billion as of March 2025, says Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.   “This is an increase in net asset value from approximately $191 billion in March 2024 to $231 billion in March 2025. The NIF... is growing, we are diversifying, we are strengthening,”...
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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (centre) addresses Friday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives, whose members are reviewing the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure. Also pictured are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Carol Palmer; and Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. J.C Hutchinson.
Transport

JUTC to Expand Service

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) will be expanding its service to new and premium routes in the new fiscal year.   Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during Friday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives.   He said the agency is targeting areas such as Catherine Estates;...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), participates in the breaking of ground for the Mount Nelson Housing Development in Manchester on March 7. He is joined by (from left) Design specialist with Henan Fifth Construction Group, Jianne Legere; Senior Vice President, Henan Fifth Construction Group, Ruilin Ji; Member of Parliament, Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford; Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Xie Feng; Councillor-Caretaker for the Knockpatrick Division, Adeka Miller; and Chairman of the NHT, Linval Freeman.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHousing

Mount Nelson Housing Development in Manchester to Deliver 1,758 Housing Solutions

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (March 7), broke ground for the multi-phase Mount Nelson Housing Development in Manchester.  The project is a collaboration between the National Housing Trust (NHT) and Henan Fifth Construction Group.   Located about 20 minutes from the bustling town of Mandeville, the development, when complete, will deliver 1,758 housing solutions.  “The development...
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SAJ pushes for greater gender equity in maritime on International Women’s Day

The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) joins the global community in recognising International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, highlighting the importance of creating a workplace where men and women have equal opportunities to succeed. As the maritime sector continues to evolve, the SAJ is dedicated to ensuring that women are supported, recognised, and given the tools to thrive in the industry. ...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), tours the $80 million relocated and renovated Brown’s Town Health Centre, which was officially opened on Friday, March 7 in Huntley, St. Ann.  He is joined by Mayor of St. Ann
Health & Wellness

Brown’s Town Health Centre Relocated to Pave Way for State-of-the-art Facility

Residents of Brown’s Town and surrounding communities in St. Ann are set to benefit from significant improvement in healthcare services following the relocation and renovation of the Brown’s Town Health Centre.   The $80 million temporary facility, housed in a renovated structure in Huntley, provided by the Brown’s Town Community College, was officially opened by Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the...
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Former SAJ President Mike Bernard dies

The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michael George Bernard, a former President of the Association and a distinguished leader in Jamaica’s maritime industry. Bernard, who dedicated more than five decades to the sector, passed away leaving behind a legacy of service, innovation, and leadership.  Bernard began his shipping career in 1971 as...
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