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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth right), leads member of the Government in marching along Duke Street into Gordon House for the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 12). (Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson)
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fifth right), leads member of the Government in marching along Duke Street into Gordon House for the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 12). (Photo: Yhomo Hutchinson)

Duke Street Comes Alive with Colour and Tradition for Ceremonial Opening of Parliament

Duke Street in downtown Kingston was transformed into a vibrant display of military precision and political tradition for the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 12). The highly rehearsed ceremony, with synchronised marching, drill exhibitions, royal salutes by members...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is greeted by President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson, during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is greeted by President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson, during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

‘Priority 1’ Schools Damaged By Hurricane Melissa to Be Fully Repaired This Year
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

G-G Affirms That Jamaica’s Education System Has Regained Its Stride
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech to open the 2026/27 legislative year in Gordon House on Thursday (February 12), under the theme ‘Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity’.
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech to open the 2026/27 legislative year in Gordon House on Thursday (February 12), under the theme ‘Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity’.

JSEZA Facilitates Nearly US$1B In Investments
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Senate Approves Amendments to Financial Administration and Audit Act 2026

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Principal Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Sharon Coburn Robinson.
Gender Affairs

Third State-Run Facility for Domestic Violence Victims Near Completion

The third State-run facility for victims of domestic violence is close to completion, says Principal Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson. Making the disclosure during a recent presentation to the Caucus of Women Parliamentarians at Gordon House, she noted that the new facility will serve as a transitional space. “This third space will not be serving as...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets daughter of the late Christopher Bovell, Paula Kerr-Jarrett Wegman, during the thanksgiving service for the former Senator, at the St. Margaret’s Anglican Church in Kingston on Tuesday (February 10).
Prime MinisterTribute

PM Hails The Late Christopher Bovell

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness has hailed former Senator and attorney-at-law Christopher Bovell as a man of “unquestioned integrity”, whose life was defined by service and a deep commitment to Jamaica. Mr. Bovell, who was 87 years old, passed away on January 14, 2026. His life and legacy were celebrated during a thanksgiving service held at the...
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Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon.
Local Government

St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation Looking to Identify Shelters Ahead of Hurricane Season

The St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation is looking to identify suitable buildings that can serve as hurricane shelters ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1. Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, said that Hurricane Melissa has left several of the parish's existing shelters damaged and unsuitable...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers remarks during the screening of the Children of Shanghai documentary and a discussion forum on Monday (February 9) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Youth

Childcare Entities Urged to Strengthen Family-Based Care Systems

Childcare organisations are being urged to strengthen family-based care systems for vulnerable children as Jamaica continues efforts to improve outcomes for those in State care and at risk. The call came during the screening of the Children of Shanghai documentary and a discussion forum held on Monday (February 9) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The documentary focused...
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Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right), applauds the unveiling of a new wellness bench at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester. Removing the cover to reveal the seating are (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Mandeville Regional Hospital, Alwyn Miller; Regional Technical Director, Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr. Vitillius Holder; and Chairman-designate, SRHA, Michael Stern. The wellness bench, which will provide relaxation and rejuvenation for persons who visit the hospital, forms part of the Ministry
Health & Wellness

PHOTO: Mandeville Regional Hospital Gets Wellness Bench

Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right), applauds the unveiling of a new wellness bench at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester. Removing the cover to reveal the seating are (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Mandeville Regional Hospital, Alwyn Miller; Regional Technical Director, Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr. Vitillius Holder; and Chairman-designate, SRHA,...
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Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose.
Health & Wellness

Senior Clinical Psychologist Encourages Healthy Co-Parenting

Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose, is encouraging separated parents to prioritise the well-being of their children by supporting healthy relationships with both parents, even when personal conflicts remain unresolved. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Ms. Rose explained that separation can be emotionally complex and often requires parents to manage difficult feelings,...
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