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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a JIS Think Tank on the SPARK Programme.

SPARK Programme Grounded In Transparency, Fairness and Sound Project Management – Minister Morgan

Decisions under the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) Programme are guided by transparency, fairness, and sound project management principles, says Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).

Gov’t Begins Reform of Bauxite Community Councils

Former Ambassador of Jamaica to Japan, Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards (left); Acting Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Esmond Reid; and Director of Operations and Maintenance at the Western Regional Health Authority, Michelle-Ann Whyte-Chapman, display cheque during a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Kingston on Thursday (May 14). The donation has been made to the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital from the Jamaican Embassy in Japan.

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital Gets Donation for Post-Hurricane Repair

Mining Sector Remains Cornerstone of Jamaica’s Economy

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).

Mayor Welcomes New Commercial Complex In Downtown Kingston

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks in the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).

2 weeks ago AgricultureSectoral Debate 2026/27

Support for Farmers to Combat Fertiliser Price Increases

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry is taking a multifaceted approach to provide support to farmers amid rising fertiliser prices brought on by the conflict in the Middle East. Responding to questions at a Post Sectoral Engagement at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday (May 14), Minister Green noted that global market...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. delivers his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).

2 weeks ago AgricultureSectoral Debate 2026/27

Minister Green Outlines Drought Mitigation Strategies for Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has outlined a raft of drought mitigation strategies designed to bolster the agriculture sector. These measures are in response to a report from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, which forecasts that the country will face drier conditions and elevated heat levels this year, with the possibility of a severe drought. During...

2 weeks ago FisheriesSectoral Debate 2026/27

MOU to Boost Fisheries Enforcement Through Ticketing System

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the Ministry of National Security and Peace by July, to integrate the NFA into the Traffic Information Management System. This will enable enforcement officers to issue tickets for specific fisheries offences. Portfolio Minister, Hon....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, emphasises a point while making his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).

2 weeks ago MiningSectoral Debate 2026/27

Renewed Drive to Benefit From Red Mud

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says there is a renewed drive to capitalise on bauxite residue, otherwise called ‘Jamaican red mud’. Making his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 13, Mr. Green explained that more than a decade ago, Japan's Nippon Light Metal, working with the Jamaica Bauxite Institute...

Acting Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Operations, Specialised Investigation Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Oral Henry, engages in light conversation with (from second left) Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) line officer graduates Felecia Christie and Sheldon Barnes; Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Operations, JCA, Selina Clarke Graham; and Senior Director, JCA Central Operations, Janice Walker. Occasion was the line officers

2 weeks ago National Security and Peace

Customs Officers Hailed As Frontline Protectors of Jamaica’s Borders

Acting Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Oral Henry has hailed customs officers as front-line protectors of the nation’s borders. He noted that the officers play a crucial role in safeguarding national security and economic stability by preventing illegal and prohibited items from entering the country. “Customs with border security is one of the most important fields in the public service....

2 weeks ago FisheriesSectoral Debate 2026/27

Gov’t to Advance Blue Economy with Sea Moss Focus

The Government will continue advancing the blue economy, with a particular focus on sea moss. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, reported that over the past three years, 200 fishers have been trained in sea moss husbandry. He further stated that the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) expects commercial sea moss production to triple, rising from 1,400 kilograms...

Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters, addressies the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) Service Excellence Conference 2026, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (May 13).

2 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

Gov’t Reports Progress In Strengthening Service Delivery

The Government has made deliberate progress in strengthening service delivery across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), says Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters. “We have seen improvements in digital access, customer engagement, responsiveness and institutional accountability… but we still hear complaints. Recent events, especially Hurricane Melissa, have reminded us that service excellence cannot exist only...