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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

The Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) has officially launched its Licensing Expo 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to improve ease of doing business for tourism stakeholders and other entrepreneurs across the island. The event was held at the...

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).

Gov’t to Undertake $800-Million Greenhouse Expansion

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).

More Agro Parks Being Developed

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).

3 weeks ago FisheriesSectoral Debate 2026/27

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).

3 weeks ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

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)

3 weeks ago Foreign AffairsJIS Think Tank

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.

3 weeks ago Health & Wellness

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.

3 weeks ago Fisheries

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...

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

3 weeks ago Labour Day 2026Local Government

KSAMC to Spruce Up Franklin Town Primary, Sir William Grant Monument on Labour Day

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will undertake work at the Franklin Town Primary School and Sir William Grant Monument on Labour Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, made the disclosure during Tuesday’s (May 12) meeting of the KSAMC, downtown Kingston. He said that the projects are also in observance of Africa Day,...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton.

3 weeks ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2026/27

More Jamaicans Benefiting from National Health Fund’s Expanded Coverage

Since 2016, more Jamaicans have been benefiting from the National Health Fund (NHF), as the number of covered illness categories has expanded from 15 to 28. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12). “This Government has been more sensitive...