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Partner at Signature Creed and Associates (SCA), Kevon McIntosh, provides details about the annual Caribbean Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Summit at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on March 16. The two-day virtual event is scheduled for March 24 to 25.
Partner at Signature Creed and Associates (SCA), Kevon McIntosh, provides details about the annual Caribbean Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Summit at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on March 16. The two-day virtual event is scheduled for March 24 to 25.

Jamaica’s Economic Transformation to Be Highlighted At Caribbean CFO Summit

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, Richard Byles, will highlight Jamaica’s economic turnaround and the implications for regional growth, at the annual Caribbean Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Summit scheduled for March 24 to 25. The two-day virtual event, to be...
The 2026 Public Sector Debate runs from April until June. Registration closes on March 27.
The 2026 Public Sector Debate runs from April until June. Registration closes on March 27.

Entries Open for 2026 Public Sector Debate Competition
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), and President of the Jamaica Household Workers’ Union (JHWU), Elaine Duncan (second right), display a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the entities, expanding collaboration across key areas, including labour rights training, occupational safety and health awareness, employment services, and public education initiatives. The signing took place at the Ministry’s North Street office in Kingston on Tuesday (March 17). Sharing the moment (from left) are Acting Chief Technical Director at the Ministry, Gillian Corrodus; Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings; and JHWU General Secretary, Shirley Pryce.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), and President of the Jamaica Household Workers’ Union (JHWU), Elaine Duncan (second right), display a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the entities, expanding collaboration across key areas, including labour rights training, occupational safety and health awareness, employment services, and public education initiatives. The signing took place at the Ministry’s North Street office in Kingston on Tuesday (March 17). Sharing the moment (from left) are Acting Chief Technical Director at the Ministry, Gillian Corrodus; Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings; and JHWU General Secretary, Shirley Pryce.

PHOTOS: Labour Ministry And JHWU Sign MOU
Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth left), is pictured with Ambassadors-designate during the Presentation of Letters of Credence ceremony on Tuesday, March 18, at King’s House, to formally mark the start of their diplomatic mission.
Governor- General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fifth left), is pictured with Ambassadors-designate during the Presentation of Letters of Credence ceremony on Tuesday, March 18, at King’s House, to formally mark the start of their diplomatic mission.

PHOTOS: Ambassadors-Designate Present Letters of Credence
President of the Majesty Gardens Community Development Corporation, Jaheim Mitchell (second left), receives cleaning tools from Pan American Development Foundation Project Coordinator, Kimberly Seymour-Brown, at the Community Clean-up, E-Waste Drive, and the Waste Separation Initiative launch, held on Wednesday (March 18) in Majesty Gardens, St. Andrew. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Southwestern, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke; Pan American Development Foundation Project Coordinator, Stacy-Ann Barnes and Programme Assistant at the United States Embassy, Dahlia Davis-Gayle. The event was hosted by MPM Waste Management Limited, in partnership with the Pan American Development Foundation, in recognition of Global Recycling Day 2026. The day was observed under the theme ‘Don’t Think Waste – Think Opportunity’ and seeks to encourage individuals and organisations to recognise certain items as valuable resources rather than garbage.
President of the Majesty Gardens Community Development Corporation, Jaheim Mitchell (second left), receives cleaning tools from Pan American Development Foundation Project Coordinator, Kimberly Seymour-Brown, at the Community Clean-up, E-Waste Drive, and the Waste Separation Initiative launch, held on Wednesday (March 18) in Majesty Gardens, St. Andrew. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Southwestern, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke; Pan American Development Foundation Project Coordinator, Stacy-Ann Barnes and Programme Assistant at the United States Embassy, Dahlia Davis-Gayle. The event was hosted by MPM Waste Management Limited, in partnership with the Pan American Development Foundation, in recognition of Global Recycling Day 2026. The day was observed under the theme ‘Don’t Think Waste – Think Opportunity’ and seeks to encourage individuals and organisations to recognise certain items as valuable resources rather than garbage.

PHOTOS: Community Clean-Up, E-Waste Drive, and Waste Separation Initiative

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Principal of the Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in Santa Cruz , St. Elizabeth, Carlene Williams-Heath (second left), receives a cheque for $7 million from Chairman of the iPrint Group of Companies, Stephen Steele (right), at the school on Tuesday (March 17). Also taking part are (from left) Education Officer at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information – Region 5, Gregory King, and Donor Project Coordinator at the National Education Trust (NET), Danielle Drummond.
EducationYouth

Park Mountain Primary Receives $7 Million from iPrint Group of Companies

Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, has received $7 million from the iPrint Group of Companies to support post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. The money will be used to undertake critical roofing and electrical works at the institution, which sustained significant damage during the passage of the hurricane on October 28 last year. At the handover...
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Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (left), delivers his contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, yesterday (March 17). Also pictured are Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Planning, and the Public Service, Julian Robinson (centre), and Opposition Spokesperson for Social Protection and Social Transformation, Dr. Angela Brown-Burke.
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Opposition Leader Encourages Integration of Tax Systems to Improve Compliance

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, is urging the Government to look at the structural integration of the country’s tax systems to improve automatic compliance and tackle tax evasion. Delivering his contribution to the 2016/2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 17), Mr. Golding said some estimates suggest that the country could realise up to $60...
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Chair of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation Infrastructure and Traffic Management Committee, Everton Garvey (centre), presides over the Committee’s monthly meeting on Tuesday (March 17). Also pictured (from left) are Chairman of the Corporation, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson; Deputy Chairman, Councillor Paul Fyffe; Councillor for the Belfield Division, Levan Freeman; Chief Engineering Officer, Dwayne Johnson; Councillor for the Retreat Division, Deadre Moulton, and Councillor for the Carron Hall Division, Doreen Hutchinson.
Water

NWC Working to Improve Water Supply In Sections of St. Mary

Residents in several communities across St. Mary are expected to benefit from improved water supply reliability, following measures being implemented by the National Water Commission (NWC) at the White River facility. Acting NWC Water Production Team Leader for St. Mary, Christopher Cheddersingh, provided the update while presenting his report during the monthly meeting of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation’s Infrastructure...
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Vice President for Exports, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton
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JAMPRO Extends Export Max IV Programme To December 2026

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has extended the Export Max IV programme to December 2026. Originally scheduled to conclude in July, the extension was granted to provide additional support to companies impacted by Hurricane Melissa. JAMPRO’s Vice President of Exports, Sonja Linton, told JIS News that the decision to extend the programme was taken to ensure that participating companies can benefit...
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Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman (centre), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Senior Vice President, Metal Shark, Henry Irizarry; Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Rocky Meade; Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake; and Brigade Commander, Maritime, Air and Cyber Command, Brigadier Elon Clarke, in front of one of the newly acquired high-speed Surface Interceptor Vessels during a blessing ceremony at the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, Port Royal, Kingston, on March 18.
National Security and Peace

JDF Coast Guards Receives Four High-Speed Surface Interceptor Vessels

The country’s maritime security has been further enhanced with the acquisition of four high-speed Surface Interceptor Vessels. The naval assets, which represent the first tranche of 22, were handed over during a blessing ceremony at the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard, Port Royal, Kingston, on March 18. The Metal Shark 36 Fearless vessels, which will boost the JDF’s fleet, were...
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