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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement in the House of Representatives.

$153M Capacity Building Project To Tackle Poverty In Vulnerable Communities

A project aimed at reducing poverty in low-income, vulnerable communities through livelihood enhancement and human resource development services has been allocated $153 million in fiscal year 2026/27. The initiative, titled ‘Capacity Building for Education and Livelihoods Development Project’, is jointly...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, and Member of Parliament for West Kingston, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), offers comfort to Jayce Pinnock's siblings (front) and grandfather, Byron Pinnock (left), during a visit to the family home in Denham Town, Kingston, on Monday (February 23). At right is Jayce’s mother, Ladania Cunningham. Jayce was killed during an attack on his family on Saturday (February 21). His father and older brother were injured and are in hospital.

Minister Mckenzie Announces Clean-Up, Reinstalling Streetlights in Denham Town

Representative of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Marine Division, Corporal Derrick Donalds, explains the proper use of a rowboat paddle to the resident of Seaview Gardens, St. Andrew, during a Youth Empowerment Fair hosted in the community by the Social Development Commission (SDC) on Friday, February 20.

SDC Youth Fair Connects Seaview Gardens Residents with Opportunities

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will host a Youth Empowerment Fair in Seaview Gardens, St. Andrew, on Friday, February 20.

SDC to Host Youth Empowerment Fair in Seaview Gardens on Feb. 20

Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson.

Improved Compliance Brings Order to Port Maria

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

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UNICEF Partners With JCPD to Enhance Support for Persons With Disabilities

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a relief initiative aimed at addressing the immediate socio-economic needs of children and families living with disabilities, particularly those most vulnerable. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on February 11, Executive Director of the JCPD, Dr. Christine Hendricks, noted that the...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (front right) along with President and Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, Christopher Zacca (front left), display a symbolic cheque for $152 million, at the 28th staging of the Sagicor Sigma Run in Kington on Sunday (February 15). Also present is State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (third right, background) and other dignitaries.

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Sigma Run Raises $152 Million for Western Schools

A total of $152 million was raised on Sunday (February 15) at the 2026 Sagicor SIGMA Run, in support of rebuilding efforts of five schools in western Jamaica, which were severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The schools are Salt Marsh Primary and Infant School, Mayfield Primary and Infant School, Hopewell High School, Green Pond High School and Little London High...

Councillors participating in the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation at Levon

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Applicants to Be Shortlisted Under Gov’t’s Church Clean-up and Restoration Initiative

All 105 churches across St. Elizabeth that have applied for assistance under the Government’s Community Church Clean-Up and Restoration Initiative, have been visited and verified by officials from the Social Development Commission (SDC). The initiative, announced recently by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, forms part of the post‑Hurricane Melissa National Clean‑Up Programme and provides $75 million in...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left) along with wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second right), participate in the 28th staging of the Sagicor Sigma Run in Kington on Sunday (February 15).

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PHOTOS: PM Participates in Sagicor Sigma Run

Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Othneil Dobson, gives remarks during the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (February 12).

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Significant Progress Made in Restoring Police Stations in Westmoreland

Head of the Westmoreland Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Othneil Dobson, says significant progress has been made in restoring police stations and improving communication systems across the parish. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (February 12), SSP Dobson reported that most stations are now fully operational following earlier disruptions. He...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

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Gov’t to Strengthen Waste Systems, Climate-Resilient Facilities and Social Aftercare Services

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will continue to strengthen solid-waste systems, rebuild climate-resilient municipal facilities, and upgrade shelters and social-care services to foster safer, more resilient communities in the 2026/27 fiscal year, according to Governor-General (G-G), His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. He stated that these build on a successful 2025/26 fiscal year, during which...

Founder of United States-based diaspora charity, the Pollyanna Project, Donna-Moore Stewart (right), presents gift bags to Corporal Lorraine Hylton of the Lacovia Police Station (left), while Constable Courtney Berlin, shares the moment. The recent presentation, at the police station in St. Elizabeth, was in recognition of the service of the law officers to their communities, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

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Lacovia Police Rewarded for Service to Community

Members of the Lacovia Police in St. Elizabeth have been presented with gift packages containing personal-care items by the United States (US)-based diaspora charity Pollyanna Project, in recognition of their continued service and support to residents. The gesture formed part of the group’s efforts to acknowledge front-line personnel who work closely with communities, often going beyond the call of duty...