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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers remarks during the Trelawny leg of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme handover ceremony, held at Abundant Life Ministries Church in Bounty Hall on March 11.

Over 100,000 Post-hurricane Damage Assessments Completed

More than 100,000 household damage assessments have been completed across Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as part of the Government’s efforts to identify and support families affected by the disaster. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the 2026/27 Budget Debate) in the House of Representatives on March 10.

Gov’t to Advance Public Procurement (Set-asides) Framework in 2026/27

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), presents a grant cheque to Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme beneficiary, Julia Shaw (second right), during the Trelawny leg of the initiative’s handover ceremony, held at Abundant Life Ministries Church in Bounty Hall on March 11. Looking on are: State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams, and State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Hon. Tova Hamilton.

$366m in Grants for Hurricane-affected Trelawny Families Under ROOFS Programme

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, speaks during the Trelawny Municipal Corporation’s meeting, held on March 12 at the Artisan Village in Falmouth.

Falmouth Mayor Urges Developers to Comply With Building Standards

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), cuts the ribbon on Friday (March 13) to officially open two African-style houses constructed by the Ghana Army Engineer Reconstruction Team at Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann. She is joined by (from second left): Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Eastern, Hon. Matthew Samuda; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Hon. Krystal Lee; and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis. The ceremony also included the Charles Town Maroons and other stakeholders.

African-style Houses at Seville Heritage Park Highlight Jamaica’s Ancestral Link to Africa

Students of Green Island Primary School participate in solving equations during the 2026 Mathematics Problem-Solving Competition finale, held on March 12 at Merl Grove High School in Kingston.

7 days ago EducationYouth

Over 100 Students From ZOSO Schools Compete in National Math Finale

More than 100 primary and secondary school students from institutions across Kingston, St. James, and Westmoreland participated in the 2026 Mathematics Problem-Solving Competition finale. The event was hosted at Merl Grove High School in Kingston on March 12. A total of 37 schools took part in the Competition, representing communities in vulnerable and high-risk areas across the three parishes. These...

Vice President of Exports at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton.

7 days ago CommerceEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentIndustry

JAMPRO to Launch Export Max V in 2027

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will begin preparations for the fifth instalment of its flagship export development programme, ‘Export Max V’, which is scheduled to be launched in early 2027. The programme is designed to develop a cluster of export-ready companies by positioning them competitively to seize international market opportunities and boost export earnings. JAMPRO’s Vice President of Exports, Sonja Linton,...

7 days ago Housing

NHT Urges Mortgagers Facing Challenges to Seek Assistance Promptly

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is encouraging contributors who are experiencing challenges in meeting their mortgage obligations to contact the organisation early, in order to explore the assistance that may be available. Senior Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Coordinator, Danielle Edwards, emphasised that early communication is critical when contributors encounter financial challenges. She noted that the Trust provides special assistance...

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, highlights the dangers of improper handling and disposal of electronic waste (e‑waste) during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ held on Friday (March 13).

1 week ago TechnologyYouth

Parents Cautioned Against Allowing Children To Play With Broken Electronics

Parents and guardians are being cautioned against allowing children to play with broken or discarded electronic devices, due to potential safety and health risks. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Friday (March 13), Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, explained that these items form part of the growing stream of...

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

1 week ago Social SecurityTechnology

JCPD Urges More Persons With Disabilities To Register

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, is encouraging more persons with disabilities across the island to register with the Council, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inclusion and expand access to essential services. Presently, 15,888 persons are registered with the JCPD. However, reports indicate that approximately 41,800 persons with disabilities reside...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; creator of the Underwater Cultural Heritage Mural on East Street in downtown Kingston, Keddan Savage (centre); and Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Cluster Office of the Caribbean, Eric Falt, examine the artwork during its official unveiling on Friday (March 13). The mural highlights Jamaica’s rich underwater cultural heritage, extending beyond shipwrecks, lost treasure, and the submerged sections of Port Royal following the 1692 earthquake, to also encompass places of memory linked to the nation’s history beneath the sea.

1 week ago Culture

Underwater Cultural Heritage Mural Officially Unveiled In Downtown Kingston

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, on Friday (March 13), officially unveiled the Underwater Cultural Heritage Mural on East Street in downtown Kingston. The artwork celebrates Jamaica’s underwater cultural heritage and encourages reflection on the nation’s history beneath the sea. Commissioned through a partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the mural...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the new St. James Probation Office in Montego Bay on Friday (March 13). She is joined by (from left) Principal Probation Aftercare Officer, Yvette Boucher-Gordon; Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe.

1 week ago National Security and Peace

New St. James Probation Office Officially Opened

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace. Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, on Friday, March 13, officially opened the new St. James Probation Office in Montego Bay. The new facility is staffed by a 12-member team comprising six probation aftercare officers, one registration officer, a senior officer, two senior secretaries, an office attendant, and the Principal Probation Aftercare Officer....