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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 Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has hailed the ‘Fun in the Son’ festival as a dynamic product that not only platforms local gospel talent but provides important economic and business opportunities. “The business linkages that...

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.

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. Meets with Trade Unionists

Project Manager, Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project, Selena Ledgister.

Pelagic Training Vessel to Boost Fisheries Sector

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.

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

2 years ago 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...

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’.

2 years ago 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...

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.

2 years ago 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...

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.

2 years ago 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...

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

2 years ago 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...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), listens to remarks by Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area One, Vernon Ellis (right), during a panel discussion forming part of the recent Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ) President’s Breakfast Forum at the Grand-A-View Event Place in Montego Bay, St. James. Others participating are Information Systems Manager, Office of the Information Commissioner, Ronald Frue (second left); and Communications Officer for the JCF’s Communication Forensics and Cybercrime Division (CFCD), Deputy Superintendent of Police Maurice Goode.

2 years ago Cybersecurity

JCF’S Proactive Approach to Combatting Cybercrime Yielding Positive Outcomes

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Communication Forensics and Cybercrime Division (CFCD) continues to play a crucial role in combatting criminals who exploit digital platforms for their illicit activities. Communications Officer for the CFCD, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Maurice Goode, says the impact of the Division’s engagements is evident in statistics for the period 2016 to 2023, during which more...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents recipient of the 2023 Governor-General Achievement Award (GGAA), Alethia Peart, with her plaque on June 29, 2023.

2 years ago CommunityGovernor General

Persons Encouraged to Nominate Community Volunteers for GGAA

As the closing date of March 30 nears, the public is being invited to nominate community volunteers for the 2024 Governor-General Achievement Award (GGAA). Persons nominated for the prestigious award must satisfy the following criteria – be a Jamaican citizen; fall in the following age categories – 18-24 years, 25-35 years, or over 35 years. Individuals in the 35 and...