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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 13).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 13).

Labour Minister Announces Creation of National Skills Bank

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on May 13, announced the creation of a National Skills Bank (NSB), an all-encompassing database designed to identify labour shortages and mismatched skillset allocation. “It will effectively guide and redirect...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and other attendees are entertained by Head Girl at Porus Infant School in Manchester, Tiyba Simpson, during the ceremony to break ground for the construction of a unit under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme at Line View, Old Porus Road, Manchester, on May 9.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and other attendees are entertained by Head Girl at Porus Infant School in Manchester, Tiyba Simpson, during the ceremony to break ground for the construction of a unit under the Government’s Indigent Housing Programme at Line View, Old Porus Road, Manchester, on May 9.

Gov’t Identifies Land for New Water Shop in St. Toolies, Manchester
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), interacts with Executive Chairman, Agency for Inner-City Renewal (AIR) Limited, Dr. Henley Morgan (centre), and Programme Manager, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (BIG EE) Programme, Christopher Brown, during the recent media launch of ‘Marijuwata’ bottled water at Spike Industries Limited’s Winward Road manufacturing plant in Kingston.
Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), interacts with Executive Chairman, Agency for Inner-City Renewal (AIR) Limited, Dr. Henley Morgan (centre), and Programme Manager, Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (BIG EE) Programme, Christopher Brown, during the recent media launch of ‘Marijuwata’ bottled water at Spike Industries Limited’s Winward Road manufacturing plant in Kingston.

US$18.3M Poured Into Jamaica’s Entrepreneurial Landscape
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents a copy of his book, ‘Wild Flavours’, to President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), Dawn Marie Richards, during today’s (May 12), observance of International Nurses Day and the launch of National Nurses’ Week, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents a copy of his book, ‘Wild Flavours’, to President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ), Dawn Marie Richards, during today’s (May 12), observance of International Nurses Day and the launch of National Nurses’ Week, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Vast Majority of Persons Receive Good Care at Hospitals and Health Centres
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right) embraces Lorraine Barnes as he presents her with a laptop during a ceremony at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) office in Kingston on Friday (May 9). Ms. Barnes was one of eight high performers in a digital literacy course offered to senior citizens by the HEART NSTA/Trust. Sharing the moment (L-R ) are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane; Deputy Managing Director, National Training & Programmes Division at HEART NSTA/Trust, Dr. Cheryl McLaughlin; NCSC Chair, Dr. Julian McKoy-Davis; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right) embraces Lorraine Barnes as he presents her with a laptop during a ceremony at the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) office in Kingston on Friday (May 9). Ms. Barnes was one of eight high performers in a digital literacy course offered to senior citizens by the HEART NSTA/Trust. Sharing the moment (L-R ) are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane; Deputy Managing Director, National Training & Programmes Division at HEART NSTA/Trust, Dr. Cheryl McLaughlin; NCSC Chair, Dr. Julian McKoy-Davis; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings.

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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
EducationSkillsYouth

$4.5-billion Islandwide School Infrastructure Programme in Progress

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is advancing a comprehensive islandwide school infrastructure programme to enhance safety, accessibility, and learning conditions for students, teachers and administrators. Under this expansive initiative, significant upgrades are under way across hundreds of schools in all seven Regions at a cost of $4.5 billion. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon,...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 6).
EducationLegal and Constitutional Affairs

Norman Manley Law School Enrols 478 Students in Legal Education Programme for 2023-2024

A total of 478 students were enrolled in the Certificate of Legal Education Programme at the Normal Manley Law School (NMLS) for the academic year 2023 to 2024. This was disclosed by Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, during her 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 6). She indicated that...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), in conversation with Acting Principal of Randolph Lopez School of Hope, Kayda Benjamin (left), and Executive Director of the Jamaica Association of Intellectual Disabilities, Marilyn McCoy, on Read Across Jamaica Day, Tuesday (May 6) at the St. Andrew-based institution.
EducationYouth

Special Needs Students to Be Certified in Cosmetology

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has committed to partnering with the HEART/NSTA Trust to certify students at Randolph Lopez School of Hope in Cosmetology. Established in 1956, it is the largest and oldest institution serving children with intellectual disabilities in Jamaica and the English-speaking Caribbean. “We truly believe that many of...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, greets Social Development Commission (SDC) Community Development Officer, Allison Hurge, during the SDC’s National Staff Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (May 6).
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Gov’t to Engage SDC in Hurricane Season Preparations

The Government is looking to incorporate the Social Development Commission (SDC) in preparations for the 2025 Hurricane Season. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, while speaking during the SDC’s inaugural National Staff Summit on Tuesday (May 6). The event was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston under the theme...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks to employees of the Social Development Commission (SDC) at the agency’s inaugural National Staff Summit, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (May 6).
Local Government

SDC Lauded for Role in National Development

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has lauded the Social Development Commission (SDC) as a cornerstone of national development and a “shining example” within the Ministry. The Minister also praised the agency for being one of the most transparent and accountable organisations in the country. Mr. McKenzie was speaking at the SDC’s inaugural National Staff Summit...
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Justice

CAC Urges Vendors to Uphold Transparency and Respect Shoppers’ Right to Information

Vendors are being urged to uphold marketplace transparency by respecting shoppers’ right to information. The call comes from Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) Legal Officer, Tara Francis, who spoke during a recent webinar titled ‘Empowering Consumers: Your Rights’. She emphasised that sellers should be mindful of shoppers’ rights to ensure they are upheld and not violated. “Consumers have the right to...
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Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, makes her contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 6).
Legal and Constitutional Affairs

Progress Made in Advancing Constitutional Reform – Minister Malahoo Forte

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, says significant progress was made in advancing the constitutional reform agenda during the 2024/25 financial year. She said the Constitution (Amendment of Section 61) Act in July 2024 to provide for new words of enactment was the first legislative step taken in a proposed series of amendments “to give effect...
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