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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left), cuts the ribbon on Friday (March 13) to officially open two African-style houses constructed by the Ghana Army Engineer Reconstruction Team at Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann. She is joined by (from second left): Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Eastern, Hon. Matthew Samuda; Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith; State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Hon. Krystal Lee; and Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis. The ceremony also included the Charles Town Maroons and other stakeholders.

African-style Houses at Seville Heritage Park Highlight Jamaica’s Ancestral Link to Africa

Two African-style houses constructed at Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann by members of the Ghana Army Engineer Reconstruction Team are being hailed as a powerful symbol of Jamaica’s enduring cultural and historical ties with Africa. The units comprise two...

Students of Green Island Primary School participate in solving equations during the 2026 Mathematics Problem-Solving Competition finale, held on March 12 at Merl Grove High School in Kingston.

Over 100 Students From ZOSO Schools Compete in National Math Finale

Vice President of Exports at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Sonja Linton.

JAMPRO to Launch Export Max V in 2027

The National Housing Trust (NHT) Logo.

NHT Urges Mortgagers Facing Challenges to Seek Assistance Promptly

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, highlights the dangers of improper handling and disposal of electronic waste (e‑waste) during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ held on Friday (March 13).

Parents Cautioned Against Allowing Children To Play With Broken Electronics

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

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JCPD Urges More Persons With Disabilities To Register

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks, is encouraging more persons with disabilities across the island to register with the Council, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inclusion and expand access to essential services. Presently, 15,888 persons are registered with the JCPD. However, reports indicate that approximately 41,800 persons with disabilities reside...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange; creator of the Underwater Cultural Heritage Mural on East Street in downtown Kingston, Keddan Savage (centre); and Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Cluster Office of the Caribbean, Eric Falt, examine the artwork during its official unveiling on Friday (March 13). The mural highlights Jamaica’s rich underwater cultural heritage, extending beyond shipwrecks, lost treasure, and the submerged sections of Port Royal following the 1692 earthquake, to also encompass places of memory linked to the nation’s history beneath the sea.

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Underwater Cultural Heritage Mural Officially Unveiled In Downtown Kingston

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, on Friday (March 13), officially unveiled the Underwater Cultural Heritage Mural on East Street in downtown Kingston. The artwork celebrates Jamaica’s underwater cultural heritage and encourages reflection on the nation’s history beneath the sea. Commissioned through a partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the mural...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the new St. James Probation Office in Montego Bay on Friday (March 13). She is joined by (from left) Principal Probation Aftercare Officer, Yvette Boucher-Gordon; Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe.

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New St. James Probation Office Officially Opened

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace. Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, on Friday, March 13, officially opened the new St. James Probation Office in Montego Bay. The new facility is staffed by a 12-member team comprising six probation aftercare officers, one registration officer, a senior officer, two senior secretaries, an office attendant, and the Principal Probation Aftercare Officer....

Opposition Spokesperson on Finance, Julian Robinson, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 12).

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Opposition Spokesman Proposes Electronic Invoicing System For TAJ

Opposition Spokesperson on Finance, Julian Robinson, has proposed the implementation of an Electronic Invoicing System for Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ). He made the recommendation during his contribution to the 2026/27 budget debate in the House of Representatives on March 12. Mr. Robinson estimates that the e-invoicing system could generate an additional $8.6 billion in tax revenue through improved tax compliance....

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Residents Urged to Undergo Regular Screenings as Colon Cancer Cases Rise

Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to undergo regular cancer screenings, amid growing concern over rising cases of colon cancer in the parish. Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Marcia Graham, noted that the illness is becoming increasingly prevalent among both men and women. “So if you see a little blood in your stool… don’t take it lightly. Come in and...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, addresses the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Savanna-la-Mar on February 12.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Several Westmoreland Health Centres Reopen After Hurricane Repairs

Several health centres in Westmoreland that sustained damage during Hurricane Melissa have reopened following repairs, enhancing access to primary healthcare services across the parish. Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Marcia Graham, who made the announcement during the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation’s monthly meeting in Savanna-la-Mar on February 12, noted that significant progress has been made in restoring facilities affected by the...

Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Chairman, Dr. Wayne Henry (left), engages in discussion with Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, during Tuesday’s (February 17) Contractors and Consultants Procurement Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The conference, which was hosted by JSIF in collaboration with the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), was convened under the theme: ‘Building Partnerships for Stronger Procurement’.

2 months ago Finance & Public Service

JSIF Chairman Urges Procurement as Key to Jamaica’s Resilience, Recovery and Sustainable Growth

Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Chairman, Dr. Wayne Henry, has underscored the need for procurement to be recognised as a pivotal instrument of resilience, innovation and sustainable growth, particularly as the country advances its recovery from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Melissa. Addressing the Contractors and Consultants Procurement Conference at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February...