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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.
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

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....
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).
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).

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

Two Major Programmes to Foster Digital Innovation and Strengthen Climate Resilience
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz

Ensure Solar Systems Can Withstand Storms – Minister Vaz

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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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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses Tuesday’s (May 27) media launch of the Jamaica Agribusiness Investment Forum (JAIF) at Hope Gardens, St. Andrew. The three-day event will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from September 17 to 19.
Agriculture

Jamaica’s Agriculture Open for Business

Jamaica is signalling the readiness of the country’s agricultural sector for investments with the staging of the upcoming Jamaica Agribusiness Investment Forum (JAIF). More than 400 persons are expected to attend the event, which will be held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from September 17 to 19. Under the theme ‘Sustainable Agri-Business: Global Reach, Local Impact’,...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre); Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, and Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D
Health & Wellness

Princess Margaret Hospital Poised for Upgrading to a Type B Facility

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced that Princess Margret Hospital in St. Thomas is being positioned for upgrading to a Type B facility, aligning with the parish’s overall growth trajectory. Dr. Tufton conducted a high-level tour of the hospital on Thursday (May 29) as part of the Ministry’s continued review of healthcare infrastructure across...
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