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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 National Water Commission (NWC) is undertaking several major capital projects aimed at reducing non revenue water (NRW), while enhancing supply reliability and expanding national access to the commodity. These projects include the completion of the new Rio Cobre Water...

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.

Minister Says One Road Authority Not Intended to Displace Workers

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.

Minister Outlines Key Strategies to Build Resilience Against Climate Change Impacts

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

Observance of National Labour Day 2026

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).

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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).

2 weeks 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...

2 weeks 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...

Mighty Crown’s Masta Simon (left), from Japan, hands over donation to Projects Officer for Jamaica 4-H Clubs St. Ann branch, Tanika Allen (second left); Head of LINK UP JAJA, Natsumi Nagamura (third left); and Parish Manager for the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, St. Ann branch, Tedroy Gordon, at the Social Development Commission Parish Office in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Thursday, May 14.

2 weeks ago AgricultureHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryYouth

Help for Young Farmers In St. Ann

A partnership between renowned Japanese sound system Mighty Crown and the Jamaica 4-H Clubs is helping young farmers in St. Ann recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, through the donation of agricultural supplies. Some 21 young farmers and 40 members of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs in the parish received farming supplies valued at $1 million during a handover...

Former Minister of Education and dedicated public servant, Hon. Dr. Mavis Gilmour.

2 weeks ago Social Security

Hon. Mavis Gilmour Centenarian Honour Established

The Government has established the Hon. Mavis Gilmour Centenarian Honour to recognise the oldest Jamaican every year. It is named after former Minister of Social Security and Consumer Affairs (1988-1989), and dedicated public servant, Hon. Dr. Mavis Gilmour, who celebrated her 100th birthday on April 13. Dr. Gilmour, who hails from St. Elizabeth, also made history by becoming the first...

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

2 weeks ago InnovationTechnology

Jamaica Already Seeing Results from ICT Authority

A year after its formal operationalisation in 2025, Jamaica’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority is driving a wave of modernisation across government, delivering on its mandate to cut bureaucracy and improve efficiency. The ICT Authority is a key pillar of the country’s Streamlining Processes for Efficiency and Economic Development (SPEED) Agenda. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the...