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Deputy Commissioner General, Operations, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Dave Jeffery, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Friday (February 7).
Deputy Commissioner General, Operations, Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), Dave Jeffery, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Friday (February 7).

$2 Billion Collected to Date Under TAJ Special Arrears Settlement Programme

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) has collected $2 billion under their Special Arrears Settlement Programme (SASP), since its launch in January. The programme is specially designed to waive/remit Interest, Penalty and Surcharge (IPS) accrued, once outstanding principal taxes are paid by...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, pays tribute during Saturday’s (February 8) Thanksgiving Service for late Jessie Ripoll Primary School Principal, O’Neil Stevens, and wife, Camesha Lindsay-Stevens, at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Kingston.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, pays tribute during Saturday’s (February 8) Thanksgiving Service for late Jessie Ripoll Primary School Principal, O’Neil Stevens, and wife, Camesha Lindsay-Stevens, at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Kingston.

Education Minister Pays Heartfelt Tribute During Service for Late Jessie Ripoll Primary School Principal and Wife
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the White Hall to New Market Water Supply Project in St. Elizabeth on Friday ( February 7). Also breaking ground are (from left) National Water Commission (NWC) St. Elizabeth and Manchester Regional Manager, Jermaine Jackson; St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation Chairman and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon;  Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, and NWC Acting President, Kevin Kerr, and Project Manager, Timmy Daley.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the White Hall to New Market Water Supply Project in St. Elizabeth on Friday ( February 7). Also breaking ground are (from left) National Water Commission (NWC) St. Elizabeth and Manchester Regional Manager, Jermaine Jackson; St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation Chairman and Mayor of Black River, Councillor Richard Solomon;  Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, and NWC Acting President, Kevin Kerr, and Project Manager, Timmy Daley.

NWC Looking to Increase Potable Water Supply Islandwide to 85 Per Cent
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), shares the joy of resident of Whithorn, Westmoreland, Patricia Webb (centre), who received a new two-bedroom home under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) on Friday (February 7). Looking on are the Members of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence (left), and Westmoreland Central, George Wright.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), shares the joy of resident of Whithorn, Westmoreland, Patricia Webb (centre), who received a new two-bedroom home under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) on Friday (February 7). Looking on are the Members of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence (left), and Westmoreland Central, George Wright.

Prime Minister Reaffirms Gov’t’s Commitment to Securing Jamaica’s Economic Independence
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), cuts the ribbon to mark the official handover of a home under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to recipient, Maureen Adams (second right), of Porters Mountain, Westmoreland, on Friday (February 7). Joining them are (from left): NSHP Oversight Committee Chair, Judith Robb, and Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), cuts the ribbon to mark the official handover of a home under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) to recipient, Maureen Adams (second right), of Porters Mountain, Westmoreland, on Friday (February 7). Joining them are (from left): NSHP Oversight Committee Chair, Judith Robb, and Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Central, George Wright.

Gov’t Targeting Delivery of 6,000 Homes Under New Social Housing Programme

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Project Manager, Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project, Selena Ledgister.
Climate ChangeCommunityFisheries

Tangible Results from Community-Based Fisheries Project

Significant strides are being made in strengthening Jamaica’s fisheries industry under the Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project. Being funded through a US$4.85-million grant from the World Bank, the project is the first of its kind in Jamaica, with the aim of promoting sustainable fisheries management in targeted fishing communities, ensuring a more resilient and prosperous future...
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Director for the Victim Services Branch (VSB) in the Ministry of Justice, Dr. Nesta Haye, stands alongside Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, as he addresses students of the Oberlin High School ahead of a balloon release at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 6). The exercise was part of a resocialisation intervention held for children who have encountered traumatic experiences.
EducationYouth

VSB to Host Interventions for Children Experiencing Trauma

The Victim Services Branch (VSB) in the Ministry of Justice’s Social Justice Division is looking to undertake several resocialisation interventions this year, targetting children who have experienced trauma. The Cultural Resocialisation Intervention Project (CRIP) provides therapeutic healing for children through cultural resensitisation, cognitive restructuring, behaviour modification and the teaching of coping skills. The first intervention of the year was held...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, interacts with students of Swallowfield Primary and Infant School, prior to the start of a symbolic march from the Ministry at National Heroes Circle to the office of the National Education Trust (NET) at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston on Thursday (February 6). The occasion was NET’s 15th anniversary launch.
EducationYouth

NET Commended for 15 Years of Pivotal Service to Education

As the National Education Trust (NET) celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is commending the entity for its critical role in advancing Jamaica’s education sector. This, she notes, through infrastructure development; scholarships; grants; Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) expansion; technology integration; sustainable initiatives and strategic...
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Managing Director of Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second left), uses his phone to access the Internet, following the launch of Community Wi-Fi in Clifton in Portmore, St. Catherine on Friday (February 7). He is joined by (from left), community member, Rosemarie McNaughty; Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson; and Councillor for Greater Portmore North, Gary Nicholson.
CommunityTechnologyTelecommunications

USF Community Wi-fi Launch in Clifton, Portmore (PHOTOS)

Managing Director of Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane (second left), uses his phone to access the Internet, following the launch of Community Wi-Fi in Clifton in Portmore, St. Catherine on Friday (February 7). He is joined by (from left), community member, Rosemarie McNaughty; Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Catherine Southern, Fitz Jackson; and Councillor for Greater Portmore North,...
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Principal Director of Science in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications & Transport, Dr. Natwaine Gardner, addresses the inaugural STEM Exposition 2025 at the Bethlehem Moravian College in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, on Thursday, February 6.
EnergyScienceTechnology

Nuclear Technology Being Utilised to Enhance Shelf Life of Produce

The Government of Jamaica is actively employing nuclear technology to enhance the shelf life of agricultural produce such as ginger, coffee, and pimento. Principal Director of Science in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications & Transport, Dr. Natwaine Gardner, in making the disclosure, said that the objective is to reduce spoilage, increase the longevity of the produce and generate greater...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Thursday’s (February 6) National Security Council Seminar at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.
Foreign AffairsNational Security

Prime Minister Urges Adherence by Jamaicans Overseas to the Laws of Countries Where They Reside

Jamaicans overseas are being encouraged to adhere to the laws governing the countries where they reside. This urging comes from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who was addressing Thursday’s (February 6) National Security Council Seminar at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston. Since the new United States (US) Administration’s inauguration last month, they have been following through...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Local Government

Local Government Minister to Meet With Executives of ALGA-J

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is to meet with executives of the Association of Local Government Authorities of Jamaica (ALGA-J). This follows the issues that came to the fore during the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Manchester, recently. “I am expecting to meet with ALGA-J next week to discuss the issues. I think there...
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