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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

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Bill remains a priority of the Government. “We have been driving that forward. What I would say is that for us to get...
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
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.
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.

Jamaica Awarded Global Destination of the Year
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.
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.

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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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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), responds to questions posed 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 of the New Social Housing Programme, Judith Robb Walters and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Arlene Williams.
Climate ChangeEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironmentFinance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Jamaica on Track to Exceed Emission Reduction Target

The Government has indicated that Jamaica is well on its way to not just achieving but exceeding its emission reduction target by 2030. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, responding to questions at today’s (March 6) sitting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, underscored that the sectors...
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The cover of the 2023/2024 Citizens’ Guide to the Budget. The publication has been done annually since 2019 by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service and simplifies the National Budget for all to understand. The document is made available on the Ministry
Finance & Public Service

Finance Ministry to Release another Edition of Citizens’ Guide to National Budget

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will again be releasing another edition of their Citizens’ Guide to the Budget. The document, which will be available on the website of the Ministry, is aimed at helping Jamaicans understand the technical terms and processes that are associated with the formulation of the National Budget. Speaking with JIS News, Director of...
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