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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov’t Activates Jamaica’s Earthquake Protocols

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says all the requisite protocols have been activated in the wake of Monday’s (October 30) approximately 5.6 magnitude earthquake that shook Jamaica. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI)...
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addresses the recent National Workshop on Early Warning Systems on Drugs, organised by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addresses the recent National Workshop on Early Warning Systems on Drugs, organised by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston.

State Minister Lauds Inter-Agency Approach to Tackle Drug Use
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), makes a point during a recent meeting with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Anton Edwards, at the Ministry in Kingston.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), makes a point during a recent meeting with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) General Manager, Caribbean Country Department, Anton Edwards, at the Ministry in Kingston.

Reform of Path to Provide Greater Benefits – Minister
The Confidence Travel team, winners of the Sandals 27th Annual Baxter Canadian Golf Tournament. Members include (from left) Leo Tam, Wendy Hsu, Tom Liu and Chris Gregoris. Occasion was the dinner & awards ceremony, held  at Sandals Ochi in St. Ann on October 28.
The Confidence Travel team, winners of the Sandals 27th Annual Baxter Canadian Golf Tournament. Members include (from left) Leo Tam, Wendy Hsu, Tom Liu and Chris Gregoris. Occasion was the dinner & awards ceremony, held  at Sandals Ochi in St. Ann on October 28.

Jamaica to Attract 500,000 Canadian Visitors by 2025
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,  Hon. Franklin Witter (right), addresses a meeting of the Bauxite Subcommittee of the Manchester Parish Development Committee (MPDC) held on Friday (October 27), at the Tropics View Hotel in Mandeville. Seated next to the Minister is Chairman of the MPDC,  Anthony Freckleton.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining,  Hon. Franklin Witter (right), addresses a meeting of the Bauxite Subcommittee of the Manchester Parish Development Committee (MPDC) held on Friday (October 27), at the Tropics View Hotel in Mandeville. Seated next to the Minister is Chairman of the MPDC,  Anthony Freckleton.

Plan for Life After Bauxite – Agriculture State Minister

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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon Daryl Vaz (left), listens to a point from Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Montego Bay Airports Limited, Shane Munroe (right), during a tour of the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday (Oct. 26).  Sharing in the discussion (from left) are Chairman of the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Mark Hart; and President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the AAJ, Audley Deidrick.
Transport

Airports Getting Ready for Busy Christmas Season

Operations at the country’s two international airports are being streamlined to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for travelers during the upcoming winter tourist season that begins on December 15. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that logistics and operations at Sangster and Norman Manley international are being refined to minimise wait times for both...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, gives the keynote address at the St. James Northwest constituency dinner held at Sandals Montego Bay on Saturday (Oct. 28).
Prime Minister

Gov’t Ensuring That Jamaicans Feel Benefits of Strong Economy – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is ensuring that Jamaicans feel the benefits of the sound policies and fiscal management, which have caused the economy to flourish. Pledging the Administration's resolve to bridging the socio-economic divide, he said that the focus will now shift towards making sure that the gains from economic success are shared more...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), and new homeowner, Nicola Williams (second left), cut the ribbon to signal the official handover of the three-bedroom house in Banana Ground, Clarendon on Friday (Oct. 27). The unit was built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Sharing in the moment (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Western, Phillip Henriques; Miss Williams’ children; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; and Chairperson for the Oversight Committee of the NSHP, Judith Robb Walters.
Housing

Gov’t Policy Measures Delivering Tangible Results – PM

The Government’s commitment to improving the social and economic conditions of citizens is delivering tangible results, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking at the handover of a three-bedroom house, built under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), to a family in Banana Ground, Clarendon on Friday (Oct. 27), the Prime Minister said the social circumstances of hundreds...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (seated centre); Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Clover Hamilton Flowers (seated left) and Honorary Consul of Barbados, Winston Bayley (seated right), as well as students and staff members from Ardenne High School and the Harrison College in Bridgeport, Barbados share a photo opportunity, during a visit to the Ministry’s  Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on October 26. Students from Harrison College are participating in a one-week student exchange with Ardenne High, which is aimed at enhancing learning and teaching methodologies and further improve overall student achievement.
EducationYouth

PHOTOS: Ardenne High School and Harrison College Students Visit Education Ministry

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (seated centre); Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Clover Hamilton Flowers (seated left) and Honorary Consul of Barbados, Winston Bayley (seated right), as well as students and staff members from Ardenne High School and the Harrison College in Bridgeport,...
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Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), uses his smart phone to access the internet at the launch of free Community Wi-Fi for Caymanas Gardens Site-A on October 26. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes; Independence City Primary School student, Daniel Harrison; Principal of the school, Anne Geddes Nelson; and fellow student, Jahmoya Miller.
CommunityTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Caymanas Gardens Site-A Gets Free Community Wi-Fi

Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second left), uses his smart phone to access the internet at the launch of free Community Wi-Fi for Caymanas Gardens Site-A on October 26. Looking on (from left) are Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right), and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (left), present JIS Heritage Essay Competition winner, Shadair Green, with her prizes, during the JIS’s 2022 Heritage Competition Awards Ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
CultureYouth

JIS Heritage Competition Deadline Extended to Nov. 5

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has extended the deadline for the submission of entries for its annual Heritage Competition to Sunday, November 5, at midnight. “The decision to extend the submission deadline is to give more students an opportunity to add to the discourse about a momentous event that will, undoubtedly, shape the future of the country’s development. This is...
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