Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica values its long-standing friendship with the European Union (EU), which is based on mutual respect, shared values and a firm commitment to sustainable development. She noted that the EU has been one of the country’s largest and most consistent partners for development cooperation and assistance, highlighting...

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...

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,...

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, 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, 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...

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,...