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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...
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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’,...
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...
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...
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...
Agriculture Ministry Strengthens Efforts to Combat Praedial Larceny
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is taking a comprehensive approach to curbing praedial larceny, implementing stricter penalties, increasing manpower through training, and establishing a dedicated Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) unit for agriculture-related offences. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, outlined the measures during Post-Sectoral Talk Show and Dialogue at the Sunken Garden in Hope Gardens, St. Andrew, on Wednesday...