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National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents a drum to Acting Vice Principal, Kingston High School, Sashauna Gordon (left) and grade-seven student, Kimani Davis. Occasion was the handover of musical instruments, valued at over $1 million, by the Ministry through its Music, Sports, and Technology (MST) Initiative, at the school’s location at 172 King Street on Tuesday (April 9).
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents a drum to Acting Vice Principal, Kingston High School, Sashauna Gordon (left) and grade-seven student, Kimani Davis. Occasion was the handover of musical instruments, valued at over $1 million, by the Ministry through its Music, Sports, and Technology (MST) Initiative, at the school’s location at 172 King Street on Tuesday (April 9).

National Security Ministry Donates Musical Instruments to Kingston High School

The music programme at Kingston High School has been bolstered through the donation of musical instruments, valued at more than $1million, by the Ministry of National Security. The items, provided under the Ministry’s Music, Sports, and Technology (MST) Initiative, include...
Flyer for Know Your Numbers road tour.
Flyer for Know Your Numbers road tour.

Free Health Check-Ups for Residents of Westmoreland on April 19
Recipients of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) 15th anniversary tertiary scholarships Brittney Munroe (left) and Shanique Davidson. The presentation was made at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Kingston in 2018.
Recipients of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) 15th anniversary tertiary scholarships Brittney Munroe (left) and Shanique Davidson. The presentation was made at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in Kingston in 2018.

PATH Top Achievers to Be Recognised on April 11
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 9).

PM Announces $150 Million Allocation to Alleviate Drought Conditions
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left) consults with Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams during Tuesday’s (April 9) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting held at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left) consults with Deputy Mayor, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams during Tuesday’s (April 9) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting held at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston.

Kingston Mayor Pledges Bipartisan Approach to Decision-Making

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Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake.
National Security

JCF Reports Significant Reduction in Major Crimes

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting a significant reduction in several categories of major crime during the first quarter of 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023. “Notably, murders have decreased by 13 per cent, shootings are down by four per cent, and rape cases have declined by 38 per cent,” said Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Tourism

Minister Bartlett Leads Jamaica’s Delegation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024 in Miami

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett departed the island this morning for Miami, Florida, to lead Jamaica’s delegation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024, the cruise industry’s premier annual event. The conference, which runs from April 8-11, is expected to draw over 10,000 attendees and more than 600 exhibitors. It serves as a critical platform for stakeholders to engage on the...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (right), shares a light moment with the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Veira (centre) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Harold Davis, during the agency’s ‘Breakfast with the CEO’ event held recently at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

JBDC CEO Urges Strategic Partnerships to Support MSMEs

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Valerie Veira, has highlighted the need for the strengthening of partnerships to foster the growth and success of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Such collaboration involves government, corporations and MSME stakeholders. “As we enter into the new Budget year, we are looking forward to [forging] even stronger relationships,” she...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne (third right), share a photo opportunity with participants during Tuesday’s (April 9) launch of the 2024 National Budget Secondary School Tour at St. Catherine High School. Sharing the moment (from left) are a student of St. Catherine School and Principal, Marlon Campbell; Principal of St. Jago High School, Collette Feurtado-Pryce; and student. The tour is an initiative of the Finance Ministry.
EducationYouth

13 Institutions to Benefit from National Budget School Tour

Students at 13 institutions are poised to benefit from the 2024 National Budget Secondary School Tour, which runs from April 9 to 30. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, the tour aims to sensitise students about the national Budget and the Ministry’s role and function. Addressing Tuesday’s (April 9) launch at St. Catherine High School, State...
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The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) captured a shot of the solar eclipse in the Kingston skies at about 2:30 p.m. on Monday (April 8). The full eclipse swept across North America, plunging sections of the United States, Canada and Mexico into darkness for about four minutes as the moon came directly between the Earth and the sun, completely blocking the light of the sun.  Jamaica and other Caribbean countries experienced a partial eclipse, where only a part of the sun was covered.
Information

PHOTO: Partial Eclipse Kingston

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) captured a shot of the solar eclipse in the Kingston skies at about 2:30 p.m. on Monday (April 8). The full eclipse swept across North America, plunging sections of the United States, Canada and Mexico into darkness for about four minutes as the moon came directly between the Earth and the sun, completely blocking the...
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Acting Principal Director,  Information Division in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Sophia Wellington, converses with Government Archivist, Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD), Claudette Thomas, and Advisor for Communications and Information, UNESCO Cluster Office for the Caribbean, Dr. Paul Hector. The event was the recent launch of the Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD) Records Information Management (RIM) Month at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

RIM Will Help to Boost Business

The Government’s Records and Information Management (RIM) Programme will play a key role in enhancing business by ensuring efficient service delivery by public-sector entities to citizens. “This is [by]facilitating seamless data exchange among government entities and, of course, our business partners as they require information from our institutions,” said Acting Principal Director in the Information Division in the Office of...
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