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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson.

Science and Technology on Display Throughout November

As Science and Technology Month approaches, Jamaicans are being encouraged to participate in the upcoming activities of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) and join in celebrations of the transformative power of science and technology. Science and Technology Month is observed...

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

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

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

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.

304 Houses Delivered Under NSHP

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.

Persons Encouraged to Partner With KSAMC to Feed the Homeless

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.

6 months ago 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,...

Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Minister, the Hon Daryl Vaz

6 months ago 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...

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.

6 months ago 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...

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).

6 months ago 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...

Spanish Education Officer, Ramonia Smith Hamilton, representing Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), shares a photo opportunity with stakeholders during the opening ceremony for the Colombian Spanish Course for Public Servants, held on Friday (October 10), at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Senior Education Officer - Foreign Languages, Dr. Martha Corbett-Baugh; Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Jamaica, Her Excellency Emiliana Bernard Stephenson; and Professor at Pontifical Bolivarian University, Maria Teresa Espinosa.

6 months ago EducationForeign Affairs

Over 170 Public Sector Workers to Participate in Three-month Spanish Course

Over 170 public sector workers are set to participate in a three-month Spanish course offered by the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia. Classes will be held three times per week, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and on completion, they will be certified by Pontifical Bolivarian University. The opening ceremony was held on Friday (October 10),...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the groundbreaking ceremony for a 68,000 square foot three-story Boot 2 commercial complex in Drax Hall, St. Ann, on Friday, October 10.

6 months ago Transport

Drax Hall Roadway to Be Upgraded

The main roadway through Drax Hall and neighbouring coastal towns in St. Ann is to be transformed into a multi-functional boulevard, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Dr. Holness noted that the roadway, in its current state, cannot serve the new and emerging needs of the fast-developing centre of urban activity in St. Ann. “So, we have...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), share lens with RalRosa Foundation Board Members (from second left) Courtni Foster, Kim Watson, Richard Watson, Dr. Jacqueline Watson (President), Nicole Shirley, and Dr. Nicole Kboba. The occasion was a reception hosted by the Foundation in honour of Ambassador Anderson, in Georgetown, Washington DC, on October 1.

6 months ago Health & Wellness

Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-A-Clinic Programme Gets a Boost

The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt-a-Clinic Programme recently received a renewed boost with the announcement by President of the RalRosa Foundation, Dr. Jacqueline Watson, that her organisation would extend its adoption of the Golden Spring Health Centre in St. Andrew for an additional three years. Speaking during a reception hosted by the Foundation in honour of Jamaica’s Ambassador to...