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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

NHF Responding More to Needs of Jamaicans

The National Health Fund (NHF) has been responding more to the needs of the Jamaican population, says Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Addressing Wednesday’s (June 11) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, he shared that...
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses Tuesday’s (June 10) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting. The sitting was held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses Tuesday’s (June 10) sitting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting. The sitting was held at the Corporation’s offices in downtown Kingston.

KSAMC Intensifies Drive to Recover Overdue Advertising Fees From Media Houses
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10).

More Jamaicans Visiting Clinics Than Hospitals
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10).
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10).

Gov’t Advancing Plans for Kingston Public Hospital Redevelopment
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

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Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy.
Disaster Relief

Hurricane Preparations in Top Gear in Westmoreland

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, says Westmoreland is prepared for the hurricane season, which began on June 1. In an interview with JIS News, the Mayor pointed out that hurricane preparedness activities in the parish commenced in March. “We started what you could call light preparation from that time, which continues up to the present. Most of the shelters...
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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.
Works / Construction

KSAMC Earmarks $31.4m for Road and Sidewalk Upgrades

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, has announced that $31.4 million will be allocated to repair roads and sidewalks across divisions in the municipality. He provided a project update during 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. Councillor Swaby said...
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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.
Foreign Affairs

Citizenship Granted to 28 Persons

Twenty-eight persons from 15 countries have been granted Jamaican citizenship by the Government. They were presented with documents formalising their status, by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), during a swearing-in ceremony at the Police Officers Club in St. Andrew, on June 6. The men, women and children hail from United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom,...
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The recently expanded Vineyards Toll Plaza featuring the newly constructed TAG lane to the left of the canopy.
Transport

Transjam Highways Users Urged to Invest in T-tags

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications, and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is encouraging users of TransJamaican (TransJam) Highways to invest in the T-Tag prepaid service. The T-Tag allows drivers to pay tolls automatically as they pass through designated automated lanes at toll plazas. Speaking at the recent opening of the newly expanded Vineyards Toll Plaza, Minister Vaz said that T-Tag usage...
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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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