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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).

Lucea Harbour to Be Developed As Premium Boating Destination

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be developing the Lucea Harbour into a premium boating destination. “Sheltered from the prevailing winds, with deep natural water, and proximity to emerging resorts on the belt between...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).

Prime Minister Announces Climate-Resilient Redevelopment for Black River

Gov’t to Push Major Investment Projects Through Fast Jamaica

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his 2026/27 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).

Jamaica Hopeful for New Cuban Medical Mission Agreement – PM Holness

President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation (JEF), Wayne Chen (right), and Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Wayne Wesley, sign the Partnership Engagement Agreement (PEA) during the 2026 CXC Ministerial Forum opening ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (March 19). The partnership agreement aims to address persistent gaps between educational output and the readiness of young people for both the modern workforce and their role in society.

CXC and Regional Employers Sign Agreement to Align Education with Global Workforce Demands

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Assistant Secretary-General for Human and Social Development, Alison Drayton, addresses the opening ceremony for the 2026 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Ministerial Forum, held on Wednesday (March 18) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

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CARICOM Urges Bold Regional Education Transformation In The Digital Age

Caribbean countries are being urged to act with urgency to build resilient and inclusive education systems. Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Assistant Secretary-General for Human and Social Development, Alison Drayton, has underscored that the digital age is already reshaping Caribbean societies, economies, and futures. “We cannot afford incremental adjustments. The pace of technological change demands bold, systemic transformation. Every delay risks widening...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam), Andrew Lee, delivers remarks during the announcement of winners and awards ceremony for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Youth Creative Expression Competition, on Thursday (March 19) at the Altamont Court Hotel in Kingston.

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Scores of Schools In Hurricane-Affected Parishes to Receive Satellite Broadband Internet

The e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam) is set to enhance connectivity and resilience in the education system, with 150 schools in hurricane-affected parishes to receive satellite broadband internet by the end of March. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andrew Lee, said the initiative forms part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to ensure that teaching and learning can continue uninterrupted, even during...

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JAMRROC to Provide Oversight for NaRRA

The Government has established a Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC) to be chaired by Professor Peter Blair Henry. JAMRROC will provide oversight for the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), an entity that has been mandated to coordinate post-disaster reconstruction and long-term resilience-building. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to...

Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) 12th Annual Director- General’s Stakeholders Engagement, on Thursday (March 19), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.

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Utility Providers Urged to Incorporate Disaster Preparedness In Operational Model

With the increase in severe weather events impacting the island, utility providers are being urged to incorporate disaster preparedness into their operational and financial models. The call comes from Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who says this should include mechanisms such as insurance coverage for critical infrastructure; investment in catastrophe or resilience bonds; emergency contingency; strengthened infrastructure;...

Members of the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU) performed during the organisation’s 35th anniversary thanksgiving service at Eastwood Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston on Sunday (March 15), held under the theme‘35 Years of Dignity, Strength and Solidarity’.

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JHWU Marks 35 Years of Advocacy, Empowerment and Progress

The Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU) marked its 35th anniversary with a thanksgiving service at Eastwood Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston on Sunday (March 15), celebrating decades of advocacy, empowerment, and progress for domestic workers across the island. The service, held under the theme ‘35 Years of Dignity, Strength and Solidarity’, highlighted the union’s achievements and its...