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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, closes the debate on the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act in the Senate on May 8.

Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Land Tenure Security Across Jamaica

With more than 23,400 land titles issued under the National Land Titling Programme, the Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening land tenure security across the country. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris...

Pro-Registrar and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Eduardo Ali (centre), is in discussion with Principal of the St. Catherine-based Dinthill Technical High School, Anthony Garwood (left), and Head of the Mathematics Department at the school, Petrona Hemans-Mighty, during a visit to the institution on May 12 to observe the pilot of the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) Mathematics Module One.

CXC Observes CTEC Mathematics Pilot At Dinthill Technical High

Director of Tourism Economics and Facilitation at the Ministry of Tourism, Dahlia Christopher, makes a presentation during the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) Licensing Expo, held at the Jamaica Palace Hotel in Port Antonio, Portland, on May 12.

TPDCo Launches Licensing Expo 2026 to Improve Ease of Doing Business

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, addressing a farewell reception hosted by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) for more than 60 international journalists and content creators, at Miss T's in Murphy Hill, Ocho Rios, on May 8.

Authentic Storytelling Key to Maintaining Visitor Confidence

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, addresses the Europe Day 2026 celebrations at the office of the EU in Kingston on Saturday (May 9).

Jamaica-EU Relations Anchored In Mutual Respect, Shared Values – Senator Johnson Smith

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers his 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).

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Gov’t to Undertake $800-Million Greenhouse Expansion

The Government has allocated $800 million to construct 95 greenhouses across four parishes before the end of 2026. The announcement was made by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, during his 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13). He noted that protected agriculture is critical in building resilience in the climate-vulnerable...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, contributes to the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).

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More Agro Parks Being Developed

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is expanding the network of agro-parks, with facilities being developed in several parishes. “In St. Mary, New Pen has been identified, and we have already dug the well… and we're designing a pressurised irrigation system. In Portland, Low Leyton has been identified, and we are going to be doing river training… irrigation, storage,...

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).

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Ministry Modernising Tilapia Fry Production with New Recirculating Aquaculture System

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is moving decisively this year to modernise Tilapia fry production with the completion of a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) capable of producing five million fry annually. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13). “We had...

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the main address during the Inception Ceremony for the Land Administration Capacity Enhancement Project (LACEP) at Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 12).

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Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans Without Land Titles to Register Properties

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged Jamaicans without property titles to register the lands they occupy. He made the call while speaking during Tuesday’s (May 12) inception ceremony for the Land Administration Capacity Enhancement Project (LACEP), held at Jamaica House. Dr. Holness noted that many Jamaicans alive today have, for decades, worked on, built homes, farmed,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, speaks about the upcoming 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, scheduled for June 14-18, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

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Jamaicans At Home Encouraged to Tap Into Diaspora Conference Opportunities

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, is encouraging Jamaicans at home to take advantage of the networking and business opportunities available through the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. The conference is scheduled to run from June 14 to 18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. Speaking during a recent Jamaica...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), officially unveils the Ministry’s Citizens’ Charter and Wait Experience Programme, during a ceremony held on May 13, at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston. At left is Principal Director at the Ministry, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey.

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Health Ministry Launches Citizens’ Charter and Wait Experience Programme

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has officially launched its Citizens’ Charter and Wait Experience Programme, aimed at improving customer service and strengthening public confidence in the nation’s healthcare system. It is a formal commitment by the Ministry to deliver high-quality, people-centred healthcare services across the island’s more than 300 health centres and 24 public hospitals. Speaking at the launch,...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a recent sitting of the House of Representatives.

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House of Representatives Approves Conch Export Levy Amendments

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 12), approved the Conch Export Levy (Amendment) Act, 2026, granting the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining greater discretionary authority to adjust export levy payment structures. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, piloted the Bill, which will provide increased flexibility and relief for stakeholders in the conch industry. The legislation seeks to modernise the...