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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., presents a gift basket to centenarian, Mollie Berkley, during a visit to her home in Liguanea, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (May 20). The visit was a part of activities marking National Centenarians’ Day. Sharing the moment is Executive Director, National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), Cassandra Morrison.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., presents a gift basket to centenarian, Mollie Berkley, during a visit to her home in Liguanea, St. Andrew, on Tuesday (May 20). The visit was a part of activities marking National Centenarians’ Day. Sharing the moment is Executive Director, National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), Cassandra Morrison.

Seniors Celebrated on National Centenarians’ Day

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, on Tuesday (May 20), celebrated the legacies of 492 seniors across the island and within the diaspora in recognition of National Centenarians' Day, observed annually on May 20. The names of the honourees,...
Managing Director at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.
Managing Director at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Projects in St. James Advancing Under ICDP II
Members of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) with Citizen Corner Podcast guest Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Desmond Brooks (centre), of the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB). They are (from left) Senior Director, Inspections and Monitoring, Andrew Beaumont; Communications and PR Manager, Karen Cadien; PCOA Chief Executive Officer, Otarah Byfield Nugent; and Legal Counsel, Sheldon Clarke.
Members of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) with Citizen Corner Podcast guest Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Desmond Brooks (centre), of the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB). They are (from left) Senior Director, Inspections and Monitoring, Andrew Beaumont; Communications and PR Manager, Karen Cadien; PCOA Chief Executive Officer, Otarah Byfield Nugent; and Legal Counsel, Sheldon Clarke.

JCF Reminds Persons to Exercise Extreme Caution During Citizen’s Arrest
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), joined by (from left) State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, participate in praise and worship during Sunday’s (May 18) National Workers
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), joined by (from left) State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding; and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, participate in praise and worship during Sunday’s (May 18) National Workers' Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Church Service held at the Portmore Holiness Christian Church in St. Catherine.

Gov’t Committed to Upholding the Rights of Workers
Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, Dr. Carey Wallace (right) presents a donation to Pastor, Mona Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Stephen Jennings, during at the Tourism Enhancement Fund’s 20th Anniversary Church Service held today (May 18) at the Mona Baptist Church in Kingston. It was held under the theme
Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund, Dr. Carey Wallace (right) presents a donation to Pastor, Mona Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Stephen Jennings, during at the Tourism Enhancement Fund’s 20th Anniversary Church Service held today (May 18) at the Mona Baptist Church in Kingston. It was held under the theme '20 Years of Impact: Tourism Dollars Still Working for You'.

Tourism Enhancement Fund’s 20th Anniversary Church Service (PHOTOS)

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Chief Technical Director, Security Risk Reform and Transformation Policy Division in the Ministry of National Security, Delroy Simpson.
InvestmentNational Security

Ministry of National Security Continues to Invest in the JCF

The Ministry of National Security has made strategic and sustained investments in the digital modernization of Jamaica’s law enforcement infrastructure, since 2020. “Nearly $1.5 billion has been invested in… ICT (Information and communication technology) devices… and close to $2 billion in the upgrade, expansion and enhancement of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) radio and data communications infrastructure,” Chief Technical Director,...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right) leads a ribbon cutting exercise for the Annotto Bay Coastal Protection Project in St. Mary on May 16. He is joined by, from left, Project Manager at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Dane Mclean; JSIF Managing Director, Omar Sweeney; Member of Parliament for South east St. Mary, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn; JSIF Chairman, Dr. Wayne Henry; and Country Director for the Caribbean, World Bank Group, Lilia Burunciuc.
Climate ChangeEnvironmentPrime Minister

$244 Million Coastal Protection Project Completed in Annotto Bay, St. Mary

There is now greater protection for the coastal town of Annotto Bay, St. Mary, from the impact of climate change, following the completion of the $244 million Annotto Bay Coastal Protection Project. The project was handed over on Friday (May 16) by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who reflected on the plight experienced by the residents, due...
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