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State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (June 26) Jamaica International Beauty Expo opening ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston.

Jamaica’s Beauty Industry Projected to Earn Us$250M Annually

Jamaica’s beauty and personal care industry is projected to generate approximately US$250 million annually while continuing to grow steadily, according to State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. He noted that Jamaica Promotions Corporation...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Hon. Delano Seiveright, presents the Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) Lifetime Achievement Award to 2026 recipient, June Marie Smith, during Friday’s (June 26) JIBE opening ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston.

Commerce Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Business Formalisation

Marlene Malahoo Forte (right), Member of Parliament for St. James West Central and widow of the retired Court of Appeal President, Justice Ian Forte, in deep reflection as members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) escort the urn bearing the eminent jurist's remains to a table during Friday's (June 26) Official Funeral Service at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church in St. Andrew.

Justice Forte Remembered at Official Funeral Service

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Debate on Proposed Mediation Act to Begin June 30 in House of Representatives

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre), is joined by Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey (left), and Managing Director, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Jay Wang, in displaying the signed contract for Jamaica's first Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) school at the Greater Bernard Lodge Development area in Dunbeholden, St. Catherine. The signing took place on Thursday (June 25), at the Ministry's National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.

$3.7-billion Contract Signed for Steam Academy at Bernard Lodge

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague.

6 hours ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Minister Montague Urges Development Stakeholders to Prioritise Resilience

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Montague, is urging development stakeholders to prioritise resilience in their planning and construction efforts. “As developers, planners, engineers, financiers, and policymakers, you have the power to determine whether the communities we build today can withstand the challenges of tomorrow,” he noted. Mr. Montague, who has responsibility...

Administrative Manager in the National Housing Trust’s Customer Relations Management Division, Shara Luke-Cooper, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

6 hours ago Housing

NHT to Provide Advance Deposit Loan for Young Adults as of July 1

Administrative Manager in the NHT’s Customer Relations Management Division, Shara Luke-Cooper, said the facility enables contributors aged 35 years and under to access a portion of their approved NHT loan upfront to cover the deposit required to purchase a home. “In local terms, we would say it is a drawdown. For example, for a single applicant, if it is that...

6 hours ago Transport

Public Engaged in Monitoring and Reporting Road-safety Breaches

Members of the public are being encouraged to play an active role in road safety by reporting dangerous driving, disorderly conduct, and other unsafe driving practices. “If you witness behaviour that endangers other road users, we encourage you to report it. However, members of the public should never place themselves or others at risk to capture this evidence,” said Minister...

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

6 hours ago CommunitySocial Security

JCPD to Host Transformational Day on June 30 in Westmoreland

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) will host its Transformational Day on Tuesday, June 30, at the Llandilo School of Special Education in Westmoreland. The event, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., will bring together government agencies and service providers to deliver information, support, registration services, referrals, and opportunities for persons with disabilities to access available programmes...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Thursday’s (June 25) press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.

7 hours ago Transport

Demerit Point System to Boost Road Safety – Minister Vaz

The Demerit Point System aims to curb reckless driving and improve road safety, says Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz. It is designed to promote greater compliance with traffic laws, encourage responsible driving behaviour and, ultimately, reduce road crashes, injuries and fatalities. “It is not intended as a punitive measure but as a road-safety tool that encourages...

7 hours ago CommunityFinance & Public ServiceSocial SecurityTechnology

JCPD Urges Persons With Disabilities to Use ‘I Am Able’ App

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is encouraging individuals with disabilities across the island to utilise the I Am Able – My JCPD mobile app. Launched in July 2025, the app is available on the Google Play Store and allows users to register with the Council as well as access a range of benefits and services. Executive Director,...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (centre), is greeted by Pastor of the Boulevard Baptist Church, Rev. Devon Dick (left), during a church service, held at the Church on May 31, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). At right is Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings.

3 weeks ago LabourSocial Security

Legal and Administrative Frameworks Being Developed for Unemployment Insurance

The necessary legal and administrative frameworks are now being developed within the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, to make unemployment insurance a reality for Jamaican workers. This was disclosed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, at the 60th anniversary church service for the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), held at the...