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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Minister Bartlett Highlights Montego Bay’s Pivotal Role in Jamaica’s Post-Hurricane Tourism Recovery

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has underscored the pivotal role of Montego Bay, St. James, in Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Melissa tourism recovery, noting that the city will be critical to boosting the island’s economy during the upcoming winter tourist season. Following...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right, foreground), discusses the utilisation of space with Barbados Defence Force Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Leader, Lieutenant Commander Anderson Goodridge (second left), during his visit on Friday (November 28), to the Barbados Field Hospital, established on the grounds of the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland.

Health Minister Welcomes Barbados Field Hospital in Savanna-La-Mar

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), converses with President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley (left), and Chairman of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Ian Dear, during a visit to Falmouth, Trelawny, on Saturday (November 29).

Gov’t Moves to Rebuild Trelawny Municipal Corporation Building After Hurricane Melissa

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official opening ceremony for the newly reconstructed Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on Friday (November 28).

Jamaica on Track to Record Lowest Murder Rate in Nearly 40 Years

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), accepts a donation of a year’s supply of gas for the Little London Police Station in Westmoreland from Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Massy Gas Products (Jamaica) Limited, Dr. Rohan Ambersley (left). The occasion was the official opening of the newly reconstructed police station on Friday (November 28). Joining them are Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert‑Flynn (centre); Deputy Commissioner of Police, Karina Powell‑Hood; and Commanding Officer for Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent Othneil Dobson.

Prime Minister Outlines Generator Allocation Strategy to Boost Post‑Hurricane Resilience

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), reviews proposed plans for the temporary relocation of the Trelawny Infirmary in Falmouth on Saturday (November 29). He is joined by (from second left) Senior Executive Architect in the Ministry, Dane Guthrie; City Engineer at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Xavier Chevannes; and Superintendent of Roads and Works at the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, Kayon Hall.

5 months ago Local Government

Temporary Trelawny Infirmary Facility to be Established in Falmouth

Four prefabricated containers are scheduled to arrive in Falmouth next week to establish a temporary facility for the Trelawny Infirmary, which sustained severe damage during the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, said the installation will be completed in short order, allowing residents and staff to relocate by the end...

Visitors arriving at Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay, St. James.

5 months ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Commends MBJ Airports for Key Role in Hurricane Melissa Recovery

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has commended MBJ Airports Limited, operator of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, for the integral role it is playing in Jamaica’s recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Mr. Bartlett, accompanied by representatives from relevant agencies and key tourism stakeholders, visited the airport on Friday (November 28), where he paid tribute to the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening ceremony for the newly reconstructed Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on Friday (November 28).

5 months ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t to Introduce Coupons and Cards for Hurricane Melissa Relief Distribution

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the Government’s plan to transition from mass package distribution of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies to a system of coupons and cards for affected individuals. He explained that this approach will ensure fairness, efficiency, and the protection of citizens’ pride, adding that “giving persons coupons or cards [will enable them to]...

5 months ago Office of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Urges Climate Adaptation in Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the urgent need for Jamaicans to recognise the evolving risks of climate change and adapt their homes and communities accordingly. Dr. Holness, who was addressing the official opening of the newly reconstructed Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on Friday (November 28), noted that...

Mini Miss St. Thomas Heritage Queen 2025, Breanna Gayle.

5 months ago Culture

Mini Miss St. Thomas Heritage Queen Launches ‘My VIP’ Project To Empower Children’s Voices

Mini Miss St. Thomas Heritage Queen 2025, Breanna Gayle, has launched a project aimed at empowering children in the parish to use their voices for positive self‑expression and greater self‑awareness. ‘My VIP’ (My Voice is Powerful/My Voice Ignites Purpose) is a platform designed to help children, aged six to 12, use creative arts—including speech, drama, and music—to express themselves and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over a New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) unit to beneficiary, Beverly Barnaby Moo-Young (second left), in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland on Friday ( November 28). Also sharing in the occasion are (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams, and Mrs. Barnaby Moo-Young’s husband, Antoney Moo-Young.

5 months ago HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

Gov’t to Revamp NSHP to Address Evolving Housing Demands

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced plans to revamp the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in order to better meet Jamaica’s evolving housing needs. Speaking during the handover of a new home to NSHP beneficiary, Beverly Barnaby Moo‑Young in Savanna‑la‑Mar, Westmoreland, on Friday (November 28), Prime Minister Holness noted that the immediate priority is the provision...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Holness (seventh right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on Friday (November 28). He was joined by Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (sixth right); Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (fifth right); Commanding Officer for Westmoreland Division, Senior Superintendent of Police Othneil Dobson (sixth left); and Deputy Commissioner of Police Karina Powell-Hood, along with other officials and stakeholders.

5 months ago National Security and Peace

New Little London Police Station Underscores Gov’t’s Security Commitment – PM Holness

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the newly reconstructed Little London Police Station in Westmoreland reflects the Government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the country’s security infrastructure while enhancing the working environment for members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). Speaking during the official opening on Friday (November 28), Dr. Holness noted that the new facility represents the...