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Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent Lloyd Darby, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent Lloyd Darby, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

JCF Targets Below 300 Road Fatalities This Year

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is intensifying efforts to reduce road fatalities to below 300 this year. Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Senior Superintendent Lloyd Darby, said the police are pursuing several strategies aimed...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), looks at something being pointed out by Principal Director in the Ministry, Kinson Case (left), during a tour of a model container home at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague (centre), looks at something being pointed out by Principal Director in the Ministry, Kinson Case (left), during a tour of a model container home at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management's (ODPEM's) storage facility in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (May 19). Looking on is Logistics Manager at ODPEM, David Ellis.

924 Containerised Housing Units In the Island
Distribution Team Leader at National Water Commission, St. Mary, Everton Davis.
Distribution Team Leader at National Water Commission, St. Mary, Everton Davis.

NWC Repairing Leaks In St. Mary
HEART/NSTA Trust Director, Community Engagement, Ronique Rhoden.
HEART/NSTA Trust Director, Community Engagement, Ronique Rhoden.

HEART/NSTA Trust Partnering with 400 Firms for Hope Youth Summer Jobs
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.
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.

Training for Police In Westmoreland

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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 19.
LabourSectoral Debate 2026/27

Labour Ministry to Introduce Seven New Scholarships

Seven new scholarships designed to strengthen human capital development and honour the legacy of the country’s most recent Ministers of Labour and Social Security, will be introduced as part of the restructured Social Intervention Programme. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the announcement during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of...
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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).
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Jamaica Set to Become Regional Hub for Intellectual Property Training

Jamaica is on track to become the premier Intellectual Property (IP) training hub for the region with the proposed establishment of a training institute by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The institute, which is expected to commence in 2027, will act as a centre for ongoing education, training, skills development, and capacity-building for Jamaica’s innovation and intellectual property framework....
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes his contribution to the 2026/27 sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 19).
LabourSectoral Debate 2026/27

Labour Ministry Advances Future of Work Agenda Built on Four Major Pillars

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advancing a comprehensive Future of Work Agenda built on four major pillars. These include modernising labour policy for the digital economy, establishing fair and flexible standards for remote work, expanding inclusion for digital and non-traditional workers, and preparing Jamaicans for AI-driven and technology-enabled industries. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel...
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Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.
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ECC Launches Progress Assessment Tool to Strengthen Early Childhood Education In Jamaica

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) has launched the Early Childhood Care and Education–Progress Assessment Tool for Transformation (ECCE PATT) as part of efforts to strengthen and expand access to quality early-childhood development, care, and pre primary education across Jamaica. ECCE PATT is a structured self diagnostic instrument developed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to help...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 19).
LabourSectoral Debate 2026/27

New Task Force Being Established to Safeguard BPO Workers and Practices

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will establish the Standards, Accountability and Fairness in Employment (SAFE) Task Force to strengthen workplace oversight, enhance compliance engagement, promote employee welfare, and advance responsible labour practices within Jamaica’s business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, welcomes Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang, ahead of a meeting held on Tuesday (May 19) at the Ministry
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Jamaica Reaffirms IP Commitment During WIPO Director General’s Visit

Jamaica’s commitment to strengthening intellectual property (IP) protection and supporting its creative industries was underscored during a visit by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Director General, Daren Tang, to the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. The visit highlighted ongoing efforts to boost awareness of copyright and expand access to IP protection for local creators. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia...
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