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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (March 6).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Wednesday (March 6).

$1.2 Billion to Repurpose Former Bauxite Lands for Agricultural Use

Some $1.2 billion is to be invested in repurposing underutilised former bauxite lands for agricultural use, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. “What we are looking to do is to take those lands that are now...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on March 6.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, addresses the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on March 6.

Amendments to Regulations Governing Licensing Regime of Ganja Industry Being Finalised
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), addresses the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee on Wednesday (March 6) at Gordon House. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden and State Minister, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), addresses the sitting of the Standing Finance Committee on Wednesday (March 6) at Gordon House. Others (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden and State Minister, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn.

Occupational Safety and Health Bill a Priority
Operations Manager at Michael Black Farms,  Zachary Black.
Operations Manager at Michael Black Farms,  Zachary Black.

Coconut Grower Encourages Young Jamaicans to Join the Sector
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her remarks at the launch event for ‘Fun in the Son’ at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston on Tuesday (March 5). The free gospel music festival will be held on Saturday, April 20, at the National Stadium in Kingston.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her remarks at the launch event for ‘Fun in the Son’ at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston on Tuesday (March 5). The free gospel music festival will be held on Saturday, April 20, at the National Stadium in Kingston.

‘Fun in the Son’ a Dynamic Product – Minister Grange

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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett receives the Global Destination of the Year award from Yatan Ahluwalia, Secretary General, PATWA. Sharing in the moment are (l-r) Delano Seiveright, Senior Strategist and Advisor, Ministry of Tourism and Chevannes Barragan De Luz, Business Development Manager, Continental Europe.
Tourism

Jamaica Awarded Global Destination of the Year

Island Recognized for Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways Jamaica has been named Global Destination of the Year at the renowned travel trade show, ITB in Berlin. The award was presented yesterday by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association’s (PATWA). The PATWA is a nonprofit international media organisation of travel writers founded in 1999 and the awards seek to recognize organizations, destinations/brands...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), greets President of the Caribbean Congress of Labour, André Lewis (right), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on Wednesday (March 6). Others (from left) are President, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), St. Patrice Ennis and Vice President, Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU), Rudolph Thomas.
LabourSocial Security

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Meets with Trade Unionists

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second left), greets President of the Caribbean Congress of Labour, André Lewis (right), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s North Street offices in Kingston on Wednesday (March 6). Others (from left) are President, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), St. Patrice Ennis and Vice President, Bustamante Industrial Trade Union...
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Project Manager, Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project, Selena Ledgister.
CommunityFisheries

Pelagic Training Vessel to Boost Fisheries Sector

A vessel valued at US$250,000 is slated to arrive in the island this month to facilitate the training of fishers in pelagic fishing. Acquisition of the vessel forms part of the World Bank’s Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience (PPCR) in the Fisheries Sector Project, which aims to enhance the ability of fishers and the fisheries sector to recover from climate-related impacts...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), responds to questions during today’s (March 6) sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives. With the Minister are (from left) Chairperson for the Oversight Committee for the New Social Housing Programme, Judith Robb Walters, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Arlene Williams.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliamentWater

Crucial St. Mary Water Projects to Get under way This Year

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, has informed that elements of the Mason Hall water project in St. Mary will commence in less than two months. “There are elements that are tied to the CDB (Caribbean Development Bank) funding but, certainly, some of the distribution network will commence in...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), responds to questions during today’s (March 6) sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives. With the Minister are (from left) Chairperson for the Oversight Committee for the New Social Housing Programme, Judith Robb Walters, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Arlene Williams.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentParliamentPrime MinisterWorks / Construction

$20 Billion to Be Set Aside for Post-Spark Road Maintenance

The Government has made provision for the maintenance of the island’s network of secondary roads beyond the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, gave the assurance while responding to questions during today’s (March 6) sitting of the Standing...
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Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Coburn Robinson, speaks at the International Women’s Day (IWD) Commemorative Church Service, held on Sunday (March 3) at the Gregory Park Baptist Church in St Catherine. The service was held under the local IWD theme ‘Investing in Women and Girls in Leadership to Accelerate Gender Equality, Equity and Socio-economic Empowerment’.
Gender Affairs

Leadership of Women the Focus of IWD

The importance of investing in the leadership of women and girls is the focus of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD). Celebrated each year on March 8, IWD has been observed by countries globally since the early 1900s. The local theme for IWD is ‘Investing in Women and Girls in Leadership to Accelerate Gender Equality, Equity and Socio-economic Empowerment’. Speaking...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, responds to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, who are currently reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, during Wednesday’s (March 6) sitting. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry Martin.
CommunityDevelopmentEnergyLocal GovernmentParliament

Gov’t Continuing Engagement with JPS to Repair Defective Streetlights

The Government will continue engaging the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) regarding repairs to defective streetlights islandwide. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, made the disclosure while responding to questions from members of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, who are currently reviewing the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, about the malfunctioning lamps. While...
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