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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

As the country prepares for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is strengthening the country’s disaster risk financing framework to bolster recovery efforts and respond to the needs of citizens....

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's (May 26), renaming ceremony for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s 1F North Street building in Kingston in honour of Mrs. Simpson Miller, who served for 11 years as Minister of Labour. Others sharing the moment (from left) are Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (partially hidden).

Labour Ministry Building Renamed In Honour of Portia Simpson Miller

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

1 month 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.

1 month 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...

1 month 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.

1 month ago Prime MinisterSocial Security

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

1 month 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.

1 month ago LabourSocial Security

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...

Head of Communications at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Sheena Woodburn Francis, responds to questions during the Central Bank’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on Tuesday (May 26).

1 month ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Launches 65th Anniversary Celebrations This Sunday

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) will launch its 65th anniversary celebrations this Sunday (May 31) with a vibrant programme of activities highlighting staff recognition, community outreach, and youth empowerment initiatives across the island. Head of Communications, Sheena Woodburn Francis, outlined the planned activities during the Central Bank’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on...