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Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (second right), in conversation with Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left); President of the Jamaica Red Cross Society (JRCS), Allasandra Chung (left), and Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle. The interaction took place during the JRCS Hurricane Melissa Recovery Conference, held at the S Hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (April 21).

NaRRA To Be Complemented By National Recovery Framework

Establishment of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) will be complemented by the development of a national recovery framework and parish recovery plans. This is to ensure that recovery from Hurricane Melissa is strategically guided and locally grounded. This...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), engages with CB Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mattew Lyn (left), during the launch of the poultry company’s ‘The Time is Now’ campaign held on Wednesday (April 22) at Jamaica Food and Drink Kitchen in Kingston.

CB Group Invests $1billion In Rebuilding Egg, Pork Industries

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers the opening 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21).

Oversight Systems In Place to Monitor Public Service Conduct

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21).

NaRRA Bill Rooted In National Urgency – State Minister Seiveright

Operations Officer for the Westmoreland Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jordaine Allen, gives remarks during the recent monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar.

JCF Strengthens Operational Capacity In Westmoreland

Director/Principal of the HEART College of Construction Services, O

2 months ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentJIS Think Tank

HEART/NSTA Trust Expands Training At RRR&R Centres to Safely Manage Refrigerants

The HEART/NSTA Trust is strengthening Jamaica’s capacity to safely manage refrigerants, through expanded training and certification programmes delivered at Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Reclamation (RRR&R) Centres established across multiple institutions. With HEART hosting four of seven Centres across the island, Director/Principal of the HEART College of Construction Services, O’Neil James, said the initiative forms part of the second stage of...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), greets Secretary-General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Jagan Chapagain, during a courtesy call on Tuesday (April 21) at the Ministry, downtown Kingston.

2 months ago Courtesy CallForeign Affairs

PHOTOS: International Red Cross Secretary-General Calls on Foreign Affairs Minister

Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, opens the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 21.

2 months ago National Security and PeaceSectoral Debate 2026/27

94 Per Cent of Jamaicans Inform for Free

Ninety-four per cent of Jamaicans who provide information on criminal activities to the police do so without compensation. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, said the data indicates that citizens are playing an active role in making Jamaica safer, pointing out that it is not solely about the financial incentives. “They are...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, opens the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 21).

2 months ago ParliamentSectoral Debate 2026/27

Policies and Security Investments Driving Crime Reduction

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says well designed policies, the dedication of the security forces, and strategic investments are yielding measurable results, as reflected in the sustained reduction of murders and other violent crimes. Jamaica recorded 674 murders in 2025, marking the first time in more than three decades that the...

Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, opens the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 21.

2 months ago National Security and PeaceParliamentSectoral Debate 2026/27

Security to Be Strengthened At Entertainment Events

Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that measures will be introduced to strengthen security at entertainment events and protect patrons. Opening the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 21, he said that criminals will not be allowed to disrupt entertainment in the country. “The police will be meeting and instructing, especially...

2 months ago National Security and PeaceParliamentSectoral Debate 2026/27

Jamaica’s Bolstered Border Security Disrupting Criminal Networks

Through enhanced intelligence, advanced cargo scanning, and risk-based targeting systems, Jamaica’s border security agencies continue to disrupt transnational criminal networks and prevent the entry of illegal firearms and narcotics. “We have significantly strengthened our borders, not only by intercepting threats but by modernising how we manage the movement of people and goods at the airports. It’s a much better service...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), accepts the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) Legacy Award, presented to him by UWI Vice Chancellor, Sir Hilary Beckles (second left), during the AFUWI

2 months ago Innovation

PM Holness Urges UWI to Drive Jamaica’s Future Through Innovation and Resilience

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged the University of the West Indies (UWI) to assume a more critical and expanded role in shaping Jamaica’s future, stressing that in a rapidly changing and uncertain global environment, the institution must serve as a driving force for economic growth, innovation, and national resilience. Addressing an audience of more than...