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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, displays a copy of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Act, during Wednesday’s (May 27) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t to Announce JAMRROC Members Soon

The Government will soon announce the members of the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC). The Committee will oversee the work of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), which has been mandated to coordinate post disaster reconstruction and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on May 27.

Gov’t Strengthening Disaster Risk Financing Framework Ahead of Hurricane Season

Director of Policy Programme for Veterinary Public Health in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Sydonnie Thompson Gyles, is reminding Jamaicans to implement food-safety practices in the preparation, storage and consumption of food. Her reminder comes ahead of World Food Safety Day on June 7, to be observed under the theme ‘From burden to solution, safe food everywhere’.

World Food Safety Day to Focus on Preventing Foodborne Illnesses

Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Relations at the Island Traffic Authority, Dontae Matthews.

ITA Encourages Regular Motor Vehicle Checks

Operations Officer for the Westmoreland Police Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jordaine Allen, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on May 14.

Westmoreland Division of JCF to Intensify Traffic Enforcement Operations

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), is in discussion with Pastor Alicia Magnus, grandniece of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. Occasion was Tuesday

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Labour Ministry Building Renamed In Honour of Portia Simpson Miller

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security building at 1F North Street, Kingston has been renamed in honour of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. The initiative was undertaken by the Ministry in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, in recognition of Mrs. Simpson Miller’s years of service as Minister of Labour, and...

Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission (NWC), Herman Fagan, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

3 days ago Water

NWC Ramps Up Preparation for 2026 Hurricane Season

The National Water Commission (NWC) is ramping up preparation for the upcoming 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, drawing on major lessons learned from the severe impact of Hurricane Melissa in 2025, to strengthen the agency’s resilience and response capacity. Acting Vice President of Operations at the NWC, Herman Fagan, highlighted at a recent JIS Think Tank that, based on the Commission’s...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, participates in Labour Day 2026 restoration work at Sabina Park in Kingston on Monday (May 25), where activities included cleaning, mural restoration, and painting.

3 days ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Advancing 2030 Infrastructure Development Agenda

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to advancing critical infrastructure development by 2030. The Administration has identified buildings, road networks, and water and sewerage systems – a number of which have exceeded their intended lifespans – as top priorities for modernisation, upgrades, and replacement. Speaking during Monday’s (May 25) official Labour Day Ceremony...

3 days ago Office of the Prime Minister

Ambassador Anderson Appointed NaRRA Chief Executive Officer

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), effective June 1. NaRRA will serve as the central coordinating authority for post-hurricane reconstruction, with a mandate to eliminate bureaucracy, reduce fragmentation, and prevent project delays. The announcement was made by Prime...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses yesterday’s (May 26), ceremony for the renaming of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security building, located at 14 National Heroes Circle in Kingston, in honour of the late former Minister of Labour and National Insurance, Lynden Newland.

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Social Security Building At National Heroes Circle Renamed In Honour of Lynden Newland

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security building at 14 National Heroes Circle in Kingston has been renamed the Lynden Newland Building, in honour of the late former Minister of Labour and National Insurance, Lynden Newland. This is part of the Jamaica Legacy Project, which was undertaken jointly by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and the Ministry of...

Volunteers Kayla Powell and Noel Brown paint a section of Joslyn Chronicle

3 days ago Labour Day 2026

Labour Day House Repair Brings Peace of Mind for Elderly Manchester Resident

Joslyn Chronicle, an 82-year-old resident of New Pond in Mile Gully, Manchester, is a happy man today following renovation of his house in time for the start of the 2026 hurricane season. Residents of Bushy Park, Green Mount and neighbouring districts, led by Deputy Mayor, Manchester Municipal Corporation, Rohan Kennedy carried out repairs to the modest one-room structure, which was...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, addresses the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) Symposium at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 20.

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IDT Key to Positive Workplace Relations – State Minister Williams

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, says the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) has established itself as a key institution in shaping positive workplace relations across Jamaica. Addressing the IDT Symposium at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 20, State Minister Donovan Williams congratulated the 50...