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Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board, Shaun Cameron (right), presents an award to coconut farmer Rainford Heslop, during Town Hall Meeting in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on May 27.
Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board, Shaun Cameron (right), presents an award to coconut farmer Rainford Heslop, during Town Hall Meeting in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on May 27.

Coconut Farmers Urged to Explore New By-Products

Coconut farmers are being urged to explore new and innovative options for by-products made from the fruit, in order to increase their profitability. Speaking at a Town Hall in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on May 27, Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.

Negril Public Beach Park to be Developed This Year
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 27.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on May 27.

Constant Spring Golf Club to be Declared Forest Management Area
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 27.

Beach Access Policy Before Cabinet for Final Review
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the National Minerals Week church service, held at the Black River Independent Baptist Church in St. Elizabeth, on Sunday (May 25).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the National Minerals Week church service, held at the Black River Independent Baptist Church in St. Elizabeth, on Sunday (May 25).

Mining Minister Highlights Contribution of Sector to GDP

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Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin, participates in the cleaning of Queen Street, during Labour Day activities in St. Thomas on Friday , May 23.
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Morant Bay Beautified On Labour Day

The town of Morant Bay is now sporting a refreshed look thanks to a Labour Day beautification project organised by the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation on Friday (May 23). From as early as 9: 00 am, volunteers were out in their numbers on Queen Street in the parish capital, washing and repainting sidewalks as well as removing debris and build-up....
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Senior Agricultural Chemist in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining’s Agricultural Land Management Division, Kellie-Ann Carrington-Clue.
Agriculture

Farmers Encouraged To Use Compost To Boost Soil Health And Productivity

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is encouraging more farmers to use organic matter to improve soil health and agricultural sustainability across Jamaica. Speaking with JIS News, Senior Agricultural Chemist in the Ministry’s Agricultural Land Management Division (ALMD), Kellie-Ann Carrington-Clue, said composted organic materials play a critical role in improving soil health and reducing the reliance on synthetic fertilisers....
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), makes a point during a tour of the Spalding Market in Clarendon on Wednesday (May 14). Listening (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, Rohan Blake; former Senator Warren Newby; Mayor of Clarendon, Joel Williams; and Councillor for the Ritchies Division, Trevor Gordon.
Local Government

Spalding Market To Be Renovated

The Spalding Market in Clarendon will be redesigned and renovated to provide a more comfortable shopping experience for vendors and customers. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who toured the facility on Wednesday (May 14), said that the Ministry will be working with the Clarendon Municipal Corporation to design the framework for the market. He said...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks at a post-sectoral press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Wednesday (May 14).
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Labour Minister Urges Persons to Be Cautious When Pursuing Overseas Job Opportunities

Although the Government has successfully reduced the number of employment agencies operating illegally on the island, the Labour and Social Security Ministry is still urging jobseekers to exercise due diligence to avoid employment scams. The caution was given by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., during a post-sectoral press briefing at the Ministry’s offices, on May 14. He explained that...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 13).
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Labour Ministry Finalising Solidarity Grant Implementation Framework

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is finalising the full implementation framework for the Solidarity Grant. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 13). Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, recently announced that $1 billion has been allocated to provide a...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), converses with Head of Department for Physical Education and Sport at Cedar Grove Academy in Portmore, St. Catherine, Kennoy Douglas (second left), during a visit to the school on May 8. Listening (from left) are Head of the Department for Human Ecology, Tameika Edman-Johnson; Acting Principal, Howard Brown, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central, Alando Terrelonge. Senator Morris Dixon’s visit was part of a tour of schools in the Ministry’s Region Six that also included Gregory Park Primary, Naggo Head Infant, and Naggo Head Primary.
EducationSkillsYouth

Education Minister Announces $400M for Technical School Lab Upgrades

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has announced a $400-million allocation this year to upgrade labs in 14 technical high schools. This is in addition to funding from the World Bank, through the Jamaica Educational Programme, aimed at further upgrading labs nationwide. “We’re upgrading the labs into world-class [facilities]… that’s our goal...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), points to the National Water Commission (NWC) logo on one of the 30 new pickup trucks that have been acquired by the entity to improve its service delivery to customers. Occasion was the official handover ceremony at the NWC
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentTransportWater

NWC Gets 30 New Pickup Trucks To Support Operational Activities

The National Water Commission (NWC) has added 30 new pickup trucks to its fleet of vehicles to boost service delivery to customers. Valued at $230 million, the vehicles will support infrastructure maintenance and operational activities across all the NWC regions. They were handed over by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Tuesday (May 13) at the entity’s...
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