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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

National Heritage Thanksgiving Service Set for October 19 in Santa Cruz

The National Heritage Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday, October 19, at the Church of the Apostolic Faith, Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The service is being held under the theme ‘Celebrating a Proud and...
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), listens to Director, Management Information System (MIS), Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Leighton Kildare (right), as he explains features of the system during the opening ceremony of the DCS Corrections Expo and Recruitment Drive at the National Arena, on October 17. Others listening (from left) are Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers; Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason; and Project Management Lead, Nexus Correctional, Nadria Brown.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), listens to Director, Management Information System (MIS), Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Leighton Kildare (right), as he explains features of the system during the opening ceremony of the DCS Corrections Expo and Recruitment Drive at the National Arena, on October 17. Others listening (from left) are Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Shauna Trowers; Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason; and Project Management Lead, Nexus Correctional, Nadria Brown.

DCS Has Transformed to Place of Rehabilitation, Renewal and Empowerment – State Minister
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), greets Montego Bay Perimeter Road workers in St. James during a tour of the project on Wednesday (October 15). Looking on is Project Manager at China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Hongsheng Gui (third left).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (second left), greets Montego Bay Perimeter Road workers in St. James during a tour of the project on Wednesday (October 15). Looking on is Project Manager at China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Hongsheng Gui (third left).

Montpelier Road Will Be Repaired – Minister Morgan
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.

Science and Technology on Display Throughout November
Director of Censuses, Demographic and Social Statistics at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Stacy-Ann Robinson, addresses STATIN’s Quarterly Press Briefing, held on Wednesday (October 15) at S Hotel in Kingston. At left is STATIN Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair.
Director of Censuses, Demographic and Social Statistics at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Stacy-Ann Robinson, addresses STATIN’s Quarterly Press Briefing, held on Wednesday (October 15) at S Hotel in Kingston. At left is STATIN Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair.

Jamaica’s Population Rises by 2.8 Per Cent to 2.77 Million

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Executive Director, MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), Mitzian Turner.
CommunityDevelopmentEducationYouth

MYF and Barbados Ministry Launch Regional CBT Training to Tackle Youth Behavioural Challenges

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) has partnered with the Ministry of Educational Transformation in Barbados to deliver the Transforming Our Perspective – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TOP-CBT) Training of Trainers Workshop. The workshop, currently under way in Barbados, is a groundbreaking regional initiative aimed at equipping educators and youth workers with practical, evidence-based tools to address maladaptive behaviours in youth through...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) greets beneficiary Neville Barrett (centre) on arrival at the handover ceremony for a one-bedroom house in St. Dacres, St. Ann on October 10 under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).  Sharing in the moment is Janile Rose, niece of Mr. Barrett.
CommunityHousingPrime Minister

304 Houses Delivered Under NSHP

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) remains focused on delivering quality and durable houses to the less fortunate. Dr. Holness noted that the NSHP has already achieved tangible results, completing 304 housing units under the programme, translating to 697 rooms and benefiting more than 1,500 Jamaicans. “That is a massive...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) along with Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby , walk through sections of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) Wellness in the Park event, held on World Homeless Day, October 10, at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. The event was hosted by the KSAMC in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
CommunityHealth & WellnessLocal Government

Persons Encouraged to Partner With KSAMC to Feed the Homeless

Members of the public and voluntary organisations interested in providing meals for the homeless, are being encouraged to do so in partnership with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC). Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby said while the Corporation welcomes community participation in supporting the homeless, all feeding activities should be properly coordinated with the KSAMC. “What we...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 9). He is joined by Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (left) and Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.
Health & Wellness

Health Centres in Western Jamaica to Be Revitalised Under ‘Operation Refresh’

The Government is intensifying efforts to modernise primary healthcare facilities across western Jamaica, through the continued rollout of its Operation Refresh programme. The initiative aims to enhance the look, feel and utility of selected health centres across the country. Speaking at a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on October 9, Health and Wellness Minister,...
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Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Minister, the Hon Daryl Vaz
Transport

Rural School Bus Programme Exceeds Ridership Target

A total of 16,600 students have been transported daily under the National Rural School Bus programme, as of October 7, 2025. Some of the schools currently being serviced include Constant Spring Primary and Infant; Albion Mountain Primary; Black River Primary and Infant; Belair High; Woodlawn School of Special Education; Tacius Golding High; and Glengoffe High. Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), is joined by State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North West, Hon. Krystal Lee, as they officially unveil the sign for the Queenhythe Pond Park in Discovery Bay, St. Ann , on October 10.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironmentLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

Queenhythe Pond Park Officially Opened

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Friday (October 10) officially opened and handed over the newly developed $3.98 million Queenhythe Pond Park in Discovery Bay, St. Ann. The project formed part of the Government’s Urban Renewal and Development Programme and was executed under the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development. In his address, Dr. Holness said...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams (left) engages with Clarendon resident Everton Brown during the Municipal Corporation’s World Homeless Day observance held at the Old Police Station grounds in May Pen, on Friday (October 10).
Local Government

Reduction in Attacks on the Homeless

State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams, says there has been a significant reduction in reports of abuse against homeless people across Jamaica. He made the disclosure while delivering remarks at the Clarendon Municipal Corporation’s observance of World Homeless Day, held at the Old Police Station grounds in May Pen, Clarendon on Friday...
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