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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

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....
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
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3).
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3).

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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.
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.

Postal Corporation Encouraged to Explore Partnerships

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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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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2025-26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28).
Local Government

22,800 Streetlights to Be Installed Over 2 Years

An additional 22,800 streetlights will be installed across the country over the next two years, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. “There are 228 municipal divisions in Jamaica. Each of them will get 50 streetlights installed each year,” the Minister said. He was making his contribution to the 2025-26 Sectoral Debate in the House of...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right), and Chairman, Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT), Errol Miller (third left), unveil a 50th anniversary commemorative plaque in recognition of the entity’s contribution to Jamaica’s labour relations framework. The ceremony was held at the IDT
LabourSocial Security

IDT 50th Anniversary Commemorative Plaque Unveiled

A 50th anniversary commemorative plaque in recognition of the Industrial Disputes Tribunal’s (IDT) contribution to Jamaica’s labour relations framework, was unveiled by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on Thursday (May 29). The unveiling ceremony was held at the IDT’s Ellesmere Road offices in Kingston. The milestone marks five decades of dedicated service in promoting industrial...
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