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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 13.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 13.

Venture and Seed Capital Funds to Be Launched in 2025/26

Venture and SEED Capital Funds will be launched during the upcoming fiscal year, under the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems (BIGEE) Project. BIGEE, which is being implemented by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ), has been allocated approximately $1.7...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (seated, centre); General Manager, Finance, Standards, Procurement, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Orville Hill (seated right), and Director, SM Quality Construction Limited, Patrick Peterkin (seated left), affix their signatures to documents for expansion and rehabilitation works at the Pisgah Primary and Infant school in St. Elizabeth, during a contract-signing ceremony at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (seated, centre); General Manager, Finance, Standards, Procurement, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Orville Hill (seated right), and Director, SM Quality Construction Limited, Patrick Peterkin (seated left), affix their signatures to documents for expansion and rehabilitation works at the Pisgah Primary and Infant school in St. Elizabeth, during a contract-signing ceremony at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.

$822.2M Earmarked to Continue JSIF-Led School Development Projects
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), tours the new Buff Bay market in Portland, which is under construction, recently. He is accompanied by (from left) Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for Portland West, Hon. Daryl Vaz, and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), tours the new Buff Bay market in Portland, which is under construction, recently. He is accompanied by (from left) Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for Portland West, Hon. Daryl Vaz, and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan.

Minister Wants Vendors to Be in New Buff Bay Market by August 6
Craft traders participating in the St. James Municipal Corporation/Mastercard Vendor Engagement Event and Training at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square on Tuesday (February 18).
Craft traders participating in the St. James Municipal Corporation/Mastercard Vendor Engagement Event and Training at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square on Tuesday (February 18).

St. James Municipal Corporation and Mastercard Forge Partnership
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at the Corporation
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at the Corporation's downtown Kingston offices.

Three-Member Panel to Make Recommendations to Reform Building Approval Process

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Public Cleansing Inspector in charge of Western St. Thomas, Kashane Grossett, speaks during the St Thomas Municipal Corporation’s monthly sitting in Morant Bay on February 13.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

NSWMA to Provide Report on Solid Waste Transfer from Morant Bay Landfill to Riverton

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says a comprehensive report on the progress of removing garbage from the Morant Bay landfill in St. Thomas to the Riverton landfill in Kingston is expected to be delivered by March. Speaking during the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation’s monthly sitting in Morant Bay on February 13, Public Cleansing Inspector in charge of Western...
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Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (on dais), receives the Royal Salute from the Guard of Honour mounted by the Jamaica Defence Force during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). He deputised for Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

ODPEM’S Restructuring Among Local Gov’t Ministry’s Priorities for Fiscal Year 2025/26

Restructuring of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is among the top priorities for the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in fiscal year 2025/26. This was disclosed by Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). Mr....
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Acting Director General at Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Jamaica’s Earthquake/Tsunami Response Remains Robust

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), says Jamaica’s tsunami response protocol was triggered at the weekend. However, it said data supplied by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not indicate a threat that warranted the issuance of a tsunami watch or warning. The tsunami response protocol followed an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 at a depth...
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Director of Projects and Strategic Management at the MultiCare Youth Foundation, Mitzian Turner.
DevelopmentForeign AffairsYouth

At-Risk Youth Benefit from Mentorship Programme of MYF

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) has been providing at-risk youth with the necessary guidance and support to achieve their personal and professional aspirations, through its mentorship programme. A key initiative under the EU BRIDGE Project, the programme is designed to create a trusted and sustained relationship between mentors and mentees, offering young individuals a vital protective factor. “Many of our...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking at the St. James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) (October 2024).
AgricultureCommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

St. James Municipal Corporation to Tackle Issue of Stray Cattle

Residents of Rosevale and Rhyne Park in St. James East Central say they are happy that the long-standing problem of stray cattle roaming their streets and endangering lives will finally be addressed. This comes following comments made by Montego Bay Mayor, Richard Vernon, that the St James Municipal Corporation is committed to confronting the issue head-on. He was addressing a...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentUrban RenewalWorks / Construction

Mayor Outlines Vision for Montego Bay’s Transition to a Sustainable City

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has underscored the need for public order and best practices to elevate the municipality into a sustainable city worthy of its status as Jamaica’s tourism capital. Speaking during a city hall meeting at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on February 6, Councillor Vernon emphasised that sustainable urban development is essential for the city...
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