A total of $150 million will be allocated in fiscal year 2026/27 to strengthen cybersecurity protection across public institutions and to expand the pool of specialised cybersecurity professionals. The project, entitled ‘Strengthening Cybersecurity in Jamaica’, is jointly funded by the Government of Jamaica and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It commenced in September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude in...

Educational institutions damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa and classified as ‘Priority 1’ will be fully repaired within the calendar year. This was announced by Governor-General (G-G), His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in his Throne Speech during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12). He shared that reconstruction efforts are...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the out-turns for the 2024/25 academic year confirmed that Jamaica’s education system has regained its stride. “PEP (Primary Exit Profile) and CXC (Caribbean Examinations Council) results surpassed previous cohorts and regional averages, restoring and, in some areas, exceeding pre-[COVID-19] pandemic performance,” he said. The Governor-General was delivering the Throne Speech...

The Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority (JSEZA) has facilitated nearly US$1 billion in investments, to date. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, noted that these include US$34 million during fiscal year 2025/26. He pointed out that this is among several investments undertaken by the Government in 2025/26, which have strengthened Jamaica’s investment climate, supported micro, small and...

New legislation will be introduced by December 2025 to expand redevelopment zones, streamline approvals, and enhance incentives under the urban redevelopment process. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement in his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on March 20. “To drive urban renewal, we must modernise the Urban Renewal (Tax Relief) Act,...

The Government is developing a Jamaica Learning Assistant (JLA) in its continued thrust to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for national development. The disclosure was made by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). “It is a groundbreaking AI-powered platform...

Students in rural Jamaica will begin benefiting from a dedicated school-bus system in September 2025. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). Dr. Holness said phase one is already under way, with the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC)...