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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents outgoing Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang with a token on behalf of the Jamaican people. The exchange took place during a farewell luncheon held in the Ambassador’s honour on Thursday (May 29), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents outgoing Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Chen Daojiang with a token on behalf of the Jamaican people. The exchange took place during a farewell luncheon held in the Ambassador’s honour on Thursday (May 29), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Farewell Lucheon for Chinese Ambassador (PHOTOS)

 
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).
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).

22,800 Streetlights to Be Installed Over 2 Years
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
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's Ellesmere Road offices in Kingston on Thursday (May 29). Others (from left) are: Vice President, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions (JCTU), Rudolph Thomas; Deputy Chairman, IDT,

IDT 50th Anniversary Commemorative Plaque Unveiled
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, outlines the Ministry’s plans during a Post-Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (May 28).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, outlines the Ministry’s plans during a Post-Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (May 28).

Agriculture Ministry Strengthens Efforts to Combat Praedial Larceny
Chair Emerita of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings (left), and Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, participate in the National Day of Prayer for the nation’s children, organised by the NCMC, at the Celebration Church in Portmore on May 28. The event was part of activities in observance of Child Month.
Chair Emerita of the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings (left), and Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, participate in the National Day of Prayer for the nation’s children, organised by the NCMC, at the Celebration Church in Portmore on May 28. The event was part of activities in observance of Child Month.

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Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, addresses a welcome reception for delegates of Rotary District 7027 Conference Cruise, at the Falmouth Artisan Village in Trelawny, on May 7.
DevelopmentLocal Government

Mayor of Falmouth Expresses Optimism About Major Development Projects

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, says he is optimistic about the major development projects on the horizon for the Trelawny capital, which continues to undergo significant economic transformation. Addressing more than 200 Rotarians from across the Caribbean during a Rotary District 7027 Conference Cruise at the Falmouth Artisan Village on Tuesday, May 7, Mr. Gager outlined an ambitious vision...
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Prime MinisterTribute

Legacy of Late Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, Celebrated on 95th Birth Anniversary

Late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, was celebrated for his pivotal role in building Jamaica, on the 95th anniversary of his birth. Mr. Seaga’s life and work of took centre stage during a floral tribute and ceremony on Wednesday (May 28) at National Heroes Park in Kingston. Among the participants were Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon....
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), and Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), with retired Sergeant, Milton Henry, who was given a special award by the Jamaica Police Federation at its 82nd Joint Central Conference, which was held at the Princess Grand Hotel in Hanover on Tuesday (May 27).
National Security

Government Continues to Strengthen Partnership With JCF

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government continues to strengthen the partnership with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). “For too long, this partnership has suffered under the weight of uninvestment, misalignment, and mistrust. We are determined to change that, not through rhetoric but through real and tangible effect,” the Minister said. “I feel comfortable and pleased...
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Official Flyer for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s upcoming jewellery-making workshop.
Skills

Register for JBDC Jewellery-making Workshop Before May 30 Deadline

Persons interested in learning advanced jewellery-making techniques are encouraged to register for the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) ‘The Perfect Finish: The Merge of Nature’ workshop before the May 30 deadline. The four-day workshop will be held on June 7, 14, 21, and 28 at the JBDC’s Incubator & Resource Centre, located on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. Each session...
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Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (second left), observes as Sagicor Group Jamaica President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Christopher Zacca (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open Sagicor Bank’s newest ‘phygital’ branch at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Tuesday (May 27). Others (from left) are Sagicor Bank CEO, Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham; Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman;, and Senior Vice President, Corporate, Retail and Strategic Business Development, Sagicor Group, Michael Willacy.
CommunityDevelopmentInnovationTechnologyYouth

JDF and Sagicor Renew Partnership to Drive Strategic Initiatives

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and Sagicor Group Jamaica have extended their partnership for another two years to advance major initiatives and strategic commitments. This is being facilitated under a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was signed during the official opening of Sagicor Bank’s newest ‘phygital’ branch at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Tuesday (May 27). Minister of...
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AgricultureSectoral Debate 2025/26

SCJ Holdings Tasked With Fast-tracking Land Divestments for Productive Economic Activities

Sugar Company of Jamaica (SCJ) Holdings Limited has been tasked with urgently fast-tracking its divestment process to repurpose former sugar lands for productive economic activities. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said 6,338 acres of land were leased across St. Catherine, Clarendon, St. Thomas, Trelawny and Westmoreland in 2024 for a variety of purposes. These included cash-crop...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 27).
AgricultureCommerceIndustryInvestment

Gov’t Allocates $2b to Boost MSMES, Strengthen Agricultural Sector

The Government has allocated $2 billion to the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with a portion specifically earmarked for agriculture. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 27). He informed that the Ministry...
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