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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on May 19.

House Passes Bill for Budgetary Support From NHT

A Bill to facilitate the withdrawal of $11.4 billion annually from the National Housing Trust (NHT), to provide budgetary support for the Government over the next five years, was passed in the House of Representatives on May 19. The National...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (centre), shares a moment with (from left) Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA) Deputy President, Cecil Foster; President, Kathryn Silvera; Sagicor Bank Jamaica Limited Chief Executive Officer, Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham; and JMEA Executive Director, Kamesha Turner Blake. The occasion was the third staging of the Manufacture 360° Conference, hosted by the JMEA at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Wednesday (May 20), under the theme 'Robust Recovery for Resilient Growth'.

Industry Stakeholders Urged to Embrace Sophistication for Global Competitiveness

Executive Director, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy explaining procedures of the JIPO to Director General of the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang, during a tour of the JIPO offices in Kingston on Monday (May 18).

JIPO Urged To Use IP To Drive Wealth Creation

Acting President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Kevin Kerr, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank'.

NWC Undertaking Major Capital Projects to Strengthen Water Supply

The Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School's core values and behaviour purpose statement are visibly displayed on the signage donated by the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission.

BGLC Donates Behavioural Signs to Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank on the One Road Authority.

7 days ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Minister Says One Road Authority Not Intended to Displace Workers

The Government is assuring employees within agencies that are likely to be affected by the establishment of the One Road Authority that the move is not intended to displace workers. Addressing concerns surrounding the planned restructuring of Jamaica’s road authorities, Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, stressed...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), at the Manufacture 360° Conference hosted by the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), held at the AC Marriott Hotel on May 20 under the theme ‘Robust Recovery for Resilient Growth’. He is photographed with JMEA President, Kathryn Silvera (centre), and JMEA Executive Director, Kamesha Turner Blake.

7 days ago Climate Change

Minister Outlines Key Strategies to Build Resilience Against Climate Change Impacts

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has outlined key government strategies designed to build national resilience against the impacts of climate change. He noted that climate change is a daily issue, as it slowly deteriorates soil quality, gradually warms the environment, and reduces pollination rate, which affects farmers, manufacturers and other sectors. “Climate change makes the...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

7 days ago Labour Day 2026Press Release

Observance of National Labour Day 2026

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security wishes to advise the public that, by virtue of section 2 of the Holidays (Public General) Act and Paragraph 4 of the Schedule thereto, National Labour Day 2026, which falls on Saturday, May 23, 2026, will be observed on Monday, May 25, 2026. Accordingly, Monday, May 25, 2026, shall be observed as National...

Students of Airy Castle Primary School in St. Thomas participate in activities at their display booth during the inaugural staging of the Quality Education Circle (QEC) 17 Literacy Fair in the parish on Tuesday (May 19).

7 days ago EducationYouth

Literacy Fair Inspires Love for Reading Among Students In St. Thomas

Fostering a love for reading among students, as a means of addressing declining literacy levels, was the driving force behind the inaugural Quality Education Circle (QEC) 17 Literacy Fair in St. Thomas. The initiative, themed ‘Act Now, Read More, Learn More, Be More’, was hosted at Morant Bay Primary School on Tuesday (May 19). Principal of Old Pera Primary and...

Chairperson, Sergeant Andrew Williams of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB) interacts with students from Morant Bay Primary School in St. Thomas during the launch of the

7 days ago National Security and PeaceYouth

Police Youth Club In Schools Initiative Formally Launched In St. Thomas

The St. Thomas Police Youth Club formally launched its ‘Police Youth Club in Schools’ programme on May 15 under the theme ‘Stronger Together: Youth and Police in Partnership for a Better Jamaica’. The initiative seeks to build stronger relationships between students and law enforcement, while fostering leadership, discipline, and positive youth development. Participating institutions include St. Thomas Technical High School,...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, makes her contribution to the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 20).

7 days ago Digital TransformationSectoral Debate 2026/27

Government to Introduce Digital Document Wallet

The introduction of a digital document wallet and a government notification system for citizens are among the priority areas for the next phase of Jamaica's digital transformation. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Audrey Marks. In her contribution to the 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate...

7 days ago CultureLabour Day 2026

Jamaicans Invited to Labour Day Concert

Jamaicans are invited to unite in celebration following Labour Day community activities, by attending the annual National Labour Day Praise and Worship Concert at Emancipation Park in Kingston. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said the concert will bring the nation together in thanksgiving and celebration at the end of the day’s activities on Monday (May...