Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be developing the Lucea Harbour into a premium boating destination. “Sheltered from the prevailing winds, with deep natural water, and proximity to emerging resorts on the belt between Montego Bay and Negril, Lucea Harbour has every natural attribute required to become a premium boating destination,” he said. Dr....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has outlined climate resilient plans to redevelop Black River in St. Elizabeth, which was devastated by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Delivering his 2026/27 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19), Dr. Holness highlighted the historical significance of the coastal town and the extensive damage it sustained...

The Government of Jamaica is advancing the national growth strategy through the introduction of the Facilitated Acceleration of Strategic Transformation (FAST Jamaica), a new framework designed to accelerate major investment projects and economic growth. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica remains hopeful for a new arrangement with Cuba, as the existing Cuban Medical Mission comes to an end. “We continue to be hopeful that some agreement… some changes can be made to the programme,” he said. The Prime Minister was speaking during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in...

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) and four major regional employer bodies have signed a Partnership Engagement Agreement (PEA), marking a significant milestone in aligning the region’s formal education system with the evolving demands of the global workforce. The partnership seeks to close persistent gaps between educational output and the readiness of young people for both the modern workforce and their...

Caribbean countries are being urged to act with urgency to build resilient and inclusive education systems. Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Assistant Secretary-General for Human and Social Development, Alison Drayton, has underscored that the digital age is already reshaping Caribbean societies, economies, and futures. “We cannot afford incremental adjustments. The pace of technological change demands bold, systemic transformation. Every delay risks widening...

The e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam) is set to enhance connectivity and resilience in the education system, with 150 schools in hurricane-affected parishes to receive satellite broadband internet by the end of March. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andrew Lee, said the initiative forms part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to ensure that teaching and learning can continue uninterrupted, even during...