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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane, speaking during a Social Justice (SO-JUST) project event at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 20).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane, speaking during a Social Justice (SO-JUST) project event at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 20).

Vulnerable Groups’ Access to Justice Services Being Increased

The Global Affairs Canada (GAC)-funded Social Justice (SO-JUST) project will be partnering with civil society organisations (CSOs) to develop interventions tailored for increased access to justice services by vulnerable groups. Focus is currently being placed on increasing access to justice...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the ‘Rapping with the Minister’ forum on Tuesday (February 20) at Jamaica College in St. Andrew.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the ‘Rapping with the Minister’ forum on Tuesday (February 20) at Jamaica College in St. Andrew.

Education Ministry Wants Greater Take-Up of Technology Inputs
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, shares a moment with students from the all-girls Mount Alvernia High School in Montego Bay, St. James, at a ‘Rapping with the Minister’ forum held at Jamaica College, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (February 20).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, shares a moment with students from the all-girls Mount Alvernia High School in Montego Bay, St. James, at a ‘Rapping with the Minister’ forum held at Jamaica College, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (February 20).

Students Urged to Make Use of Mental Health Services in Schools
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with the new team of executives from the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) during a courtesy call at King
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with the new team of executives from the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU) during a courtesy call at King's House on February 20. They are (from left) board member, Clarence Frater; Vice President, Rodolph Thomas; President, St Patrice Ennis;  Vice President, Granville Valentine; Vice President, Techa Clarke-Griffiths; Assistant General Secretary, Khurt Fletcher; and Assistant General Secretary, Clifton Grant . 

PHOTOS: New JCTU Executive TEAM Calls on G-G
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens keenly to an officer in the Jamaica Regiment Brigade, during a courtesy call at King’s House on Tuesday (February 20). Pictured (at left) is Brigade Commander, Colonel Mahatma E. Williams.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), listens keenly to an officer in the Jamaica Regiment Brigade, during a courtesy call at King’s House on Tuesday (February 20). Pictured (at left) is Brigade Commander, Colonel Mahatma E. Williams.

PHOTOS: Members of Jamaica Regiment Brigade Call on G-G

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United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili addresses the Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference, held recently in Montego Bay.
Foreign AffairsTourism

World Tourism Secretary-General Pledges to Help Strengthen Regional Sector

Secretary-General of United Nations Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili, has pledged the organisation’s support to strengthen Caribbean tourism and ensure that the people of the region benefit from the sector, including in the area of job creation. “I promise all Jamaicans and all the Caribbean that we’ll be here talking about how to develop the tourist industry and how to create new...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (seated, second right), signs a $278-million contract for phase one of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Redevelopment Project at the hospital’s premises in St. Andrew, on February 20. He is joined by (seated from left) Managing Director, Dwight’s Construction, Benton Woodbine; Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Acting Chief Executive Officer, UHWI, Fitzgerald Mitchell. In the back row (from left) are Head of Neurosurgery and Medical Chief of Staff, UHWI, Dr. Carl Bruce;  Minister of Education and Youth and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval Williams; and Chairman, UHWI, Patrick Hylton. During the ceremony ground was also broken for the project.
Health & WellnessPrime Minister

Work to Begin Soon on Phase One of UHWI Redevelopment Project

Work is slated to begin soon on Phase One of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) Redevelopment Project. This will include the realignment of the Ring Road, which is a key infrastructure enhancement that will facilitate the phased development of medical towers on the hospital grounds. These high-rise towers are part of the hospital’s strategic initiative to upgrade...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Tuesday’s (February 20) contract signing and ground-breaking ceremony for phase one of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) redevelopment project in Mona, St. Andrew.
Health & WellnessPrime Minister

Gov’t Investments in Healthcare Ongoing – Prime Minister Holness

The Government will continue to make significant investments in advancing the country’s healthcare infrastructure and meeting the evolving needs of Jamaicans. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, restated his Administration’s commitment during Tuesday’s (February 20) $278-million contract signing and ground-breaking ceremony for phase one of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) redevelopment project in Mona, St. Andrew....
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, in discussion with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, at the launch of the ‘Regional Climate Finance Programme: Small Island Developing States Capacity and Resilience (SIDAR) Programme for the Caribbean’, today (February 20), at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston.
Climate ChangeEnvironmentForeign Affairs

Jamaica to Benefit From UK Investment in Climate Change Programmes in Caribbean

Jamaica has welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) investment of £1.7 million in the Caribbean on Climate Change programmes as a major boost to protect critical economic infrastructure. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Regional Climate Finance Programme: Small Island Developing States Capacity and Resilience (SIDAR) Programme for the Caribbean’, today (February 20), at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston, Minister...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, tours the showgrounds during the 67th staging of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Trelawny, on Ash Wednesday (February 14).
AgricultureFisheries

$20m Relief Fund Established to Assist Fishers Affected by Recent High-Rising Sea Waves

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining has announced a $20-million relief fund to support fisherfolk who were impacted by high-rising sea waves along Jamaica’s coasts on February 6. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, who expressed concern for the affected fishers, made the announcement during the 67th staging of the Hague Agricultural and Industrial Show in Trelawny on Ash Wednesday...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Real Estate Board, Phillip Chambers, says addition of the Client Facilitation Unit will also help to improve communication between the entity and real estate practitioners.
Housing

Real Estate Board Introduces Client Facilitation Unit

With the 2024/25 licensing and renewal period fast approaching, the Real Estate Board (REB) is introducing a new Client Facilitation Unit to improve ease of doing business with the entity. Chief Executive Officer, Phillip Chambers, says addition of the Unit in the Applications Department will also help to improve communication between the entity and real estate practitioners. He informed JIS...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
CultureEducationTechnologyYouth

Work on First Steam School to Advance in 2024/25

Designs for the first Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) school are expected to be completed in the new financial year and the necessary approvals obtained for construction. These measures will be facilitated under Phase II of the Education System Transformation Programme, for which a sum of $300 million has been allocated in the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure, now...
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