Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says there is a renewed drive to capitalise on bauxite residue, otherwise called ‘Jamaican red mud’. Making his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 13, Mr. Green explained that more than a decade ago, Japan's Nippon Light Metal, working with the Jamaica Bauxite Institute...

Acting Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Oral Henry has hailed customs officers as front-line protectors of the nation’s borders. He noted that the officers play a crucial role in safeguarding national security and economic stability by preventing illegal and prohibited items from entering the country. “Customs with border security is one of the most important fields in the public service....

The Government will continue advancing the blue economy, with a particular focus on sea moss. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, reported that over the past three years, 200 fishers have been trained in sea moss husbandry. He further stated that the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) expects commercial sea moss production to triple, rising from 1,400 kilograms...

The Government has made deliberate progress in strengthening service delivery across ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), says Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters. “We have seen improvements in digital access, customer engagement, responsiveness and institutional accountability… but we still hear complaints. Recent events, especially Hurricane Melissa, have reminded us that service excellence cannot exist only...

A move is on to strengthen accountability measures across the public health sector, while advancing a broad legislative agenda aimed at improving governance, transparency and public health protection. Making his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 12, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said the Ministry is going through...

Organisers of the 2026 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)/Sagicor National Athletics Championships are urging support for young athletes, particularly from parents and guardians, as they work to strengthen the development of track and field at the primary-school level. Chief Revenue Officer at Sagicor Life Jamaica and Director of the Sagicor Foundation, Mark Chisholm, underscored the importance of parental involvement in supporting...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting significant advancement in the country’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) sector. As stated in the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ) 2024, the sector recorded measurable progress across several key areas, including policy development, regulatory strengthening, digital transformation, research and development (R&D), and improvements to the national quality infrastructure. The gains are...