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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, assists a student of Higholborn Street Basic School in Kingston Central during a recent visit.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, assists a student of Higholborn Street Basic School in Kingston Central during a recent visit.

Gov’t Pushes New Strategies to Improve Literacy and Numeracy in Inner-city Schools

The Government continues to implement special initiatives to enhance mathematics and literacy education, with the aim of improving academic performance in inner-city schools. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, who recently toured...
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy.
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy.

Hurricane Preparations in Top Gear in Westmoreland
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on Tuesday (June 10). The sitting was held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) on Tuesday (June 10). The sitting was held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.

KSAMC Earmarks $31.4m for Road and Sidewalk Upgrades
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents new Jamaican citizen Aye Mi San with a certificate formalising her status, during today’s (June 6) citizenship ceremony at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents new Jamaican citizen Aye Mi San with a certificate formalising her status, during today’s (June 6) citizenship ceremony at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew.

Citizenship Granted to 28 Persons
The recently expanded Vineyards Toll Plaza featuring the newly constructed TAG lane to the left of the canopy.
The recently expanded Vineyards Toll Plaza featuring the newly constructed TAG lane to the left of the canopy.

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), presents materials for Cocoa Frosty Pod disease mitigation to cocoa farmer, Anjrae Forester, from Enfield in St. Mary, during a handover ceremony at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Clarendon parish office in May Pen on Thursday (June 5).
Agriculture

Ground to Be Broken Next Month for New Sugar Factory in Clarendon

Plans are well advanced for the construction of a new sugar factory in Clarendon, with ground set to be broken next month. The investor has already leased 12,000 acres for sugar-cane cultivation and secured 27 acres for the factory’s development. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, while addressing the handover ceremony for materials...
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European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (left), in conversation with Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Dr. David Lowe (right) and Deputy Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency, Leo Naut. The interaction took place during a press briefing at the EU Delegation’s office in Kingston, on Friday (June 6).
Disaster ReliefForeign Affairs

Two Major Programmes to Foster Digital Innovation and Strengthen Climate Resilience

On the heels of high-level policy dialogue including partners from the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the EU-LAC Digital Alliance is spotlighting two major programmes to foster digital innovation and strengthen climate resilience in Jamaica and the region. The programmes were highlighted by EU Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, during a press...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz
Disaster Relief

Ensure Solar Systems Can Withstand Storms – Minister Vaz

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is imploring solar power stakeholders to prioritise resilience in their preparations for the 2025 hurricane season. “I urge all our solar partners and customers to go beyond installation, prioritise resilience. Ensure that your solar systems are built to withstand storms with secure battery storage, durable mounting and contingency plans. Clean...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3).
Justice

Parish Courts Backlog-free

With a case backlog of less than two per cent, Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says that the parish courts are officially backlog-free. The Minister made the announcement while providing an update on the progress being made in reducing backlogs in the country’s court system, during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on...
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Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade (second left), gives opening remarks at the Postal Corporation of Jamaica Limited’s Board Retreat at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, on Wednesday (June 4). He is flanked by Chairman of the Board of Directors, Professor Lloyd Waller (second right); Board Member, Marjorie Shaw and Deputy Chairman, Damion Brown.
Telecommunications

Postal Corporation Encouraged to Explore Partnerships

The Postal Corporation of Jamaica Limited has been encouraged to explore partnerships with the private sector, which would allow the postal service to leverage resources and technology to expand its market reach. The charge was given by Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade, at the opening of the Postal Corporation’s Board Retreat, at...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, making his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 3.
CommunityWorks / Construction

$2.8 Billion Earmarked for Gully Repairs, Flood Management

The Government has earmarked $2.8 billion for repairs and upgrades to the national gully network, and for critical flood management works, as the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season gets underway. Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, made the disclosure in his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in...
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