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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 7).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., speaks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 7).

Legislation Being Advanced for Elder Care and Protection

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is advancing legislation relating to elder care and protection. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (October 7). “We have already...
Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Kimoy-Marie Douglas, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on October 8.
Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Kimoy-Marie Douglas, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on October 8.

WRA to Host ‘value of Water 2 Me’ Public Education Exhibition
Under Secretary for the Foreign Trade Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Esmond Reid, greets Chair of the Marine Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Corah Ann Robertson Sylvester, during the MAJ’s Illuminating Ceremony and Cocktail Reception in recognition of World Maritime Day on September 25. The event was held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston.
Under Secretary for the Foreign Trade Division in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Esmond Reid, greets Chair of the Marine Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Corah Ann Robertson Sylvester, during the MAJ’s Illuminating Ceremony and Cocktail Reception in recognition of World Maritime Day on September 25. The event was held at the Ministry in downtown Kingston.

Jamaica Submits Candidature for Re-election to IMO Council Category C
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’d)) Antony Anderson, share a light moment during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) at PAHO headquarters in Washington DC, on September 29.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, and Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (ret’d)) Antony Anderson, share a light moment during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) at PAHO headquarters in Washington DC, on September 29.

Minister Tufton Sounds Alarm on Caribbean Healthcare Crisis: Region Faces Critical Shortage of 600,000 Health Professionals by 2030
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Dr. Norman Grant, examine various coffee seeds under the guidance of Acting Research Coordinator at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Tiffany Hedge-Ross. The interaction took place during the joint observance of International Coffee Day and National Cocoa Day at Emancipation Park, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 1). The event, hosted by JACRA, highlighted the achievements of the coffee and cocoa industries.
State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (centre), and President of the Jamaica Coffee Exporters Association, Dr. Norman Grant, examine various coffee seeds under the guidance of Acting Research Coordinator at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Tiffany Hedge-Ross. The interaction took place during the joint observance of International Coffee Day and National Cocoa Day at Emancipation Park, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (October 1). The event, hosted by JACRA, highlighted the achievements of the coffee and cocoa industries.

State Minister Witter Urges Stronger Partnerships to Boost Coffee and Cocoa Sectors

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St. Thomas Parish Manager, Social Development Commission, Lorian Peart-Roberts.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

SDC Hopeful Morant Bay Urban Centre Traffic Will Pour Into New Economic Village

The Social Development Commission (SDC), St. Thomas, is banking on the anticipated foot traffic from the Morant Bay Urban Centre to breathe life into its new Economic Village, a quarterly market space designed to empower local micro and small businesses. Launched on September 26 as part of a broader push for community-based entrepreneurship and local economic growth, the Economic Village...
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President, Northern Caribbean University, Professor Lincoln Edwards.
EducationSkills

NCU President Wants Church Spaces to Be Converted Into Learning Centres

President of Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Professor Lincoln Edwards, is calling for a partnership between the Government and churches to convert their spaces into learning centres. He posited that these centres can be used to engage more young people in areas such as technology and equip them for the future. Professor Edwards made the call during the Caribbean Maritime University...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), receives an art piece from Executive Director of the Jamaica Society for the Blind, Conrad Harris, following his keynote address at a workshop for persons with disabilities on Thursday (October 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The session was part of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025.
LabourSocial SecurityTechnologyTelecommunications

Gov’t Prioritises Digital Inclusion for Persons With Disabilities

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be focused on three main priorities over the next 12 to 24 months as it ramps up initiatives to ensure digital inclusion for persons with disabilities. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., in outlining the imperatives, said the first is “access with purpose”, ensuring that every new ICT access point is supported with...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
Disaster Relief

Westmoreland Residents Urged to Exercise Caution Following Heavy Rains

Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to take precautionary measures in the aftermath of a period of heavy rainfall, particularly during instances of flooding. This advisory comes from the Health Promotion Unit of the Westmoreland Public Health Department, which cautions affected individuals to avoid wading or travelling through floodwaters, an activity considered high-risk for the transmission of leptospirosis Health Promotion...
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addresses the Opening Ceremony for the Orientation of Members of Parliament (MPs) at Gordon House in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (September 30). Listening attentively is Chief Hansard Reporter in the Houses of Parliament, Carl Bryan.
ParliamentTechnology

House Speaker Reaffirms Commitment to Technology-driven Parliamentary Reform

Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, has reaffirmed her commitment to expanding the use of technology and advancing the modernisation of parliamentary operations. This, she said, will make proceedings more efficient in the new parliamentary term. “It will also assist in ensuring that data and information from our activities and Bills and discourse in Parliament...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks with reporters during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston office on Tuesday (September 23), to provide an update on matters related to the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ). He is joined by his Permanent Secretary, Sancia Bennett Templer .
CommerceIndustryTechnology

Minister Hill Commends COJ Digitisation for Enhancing Service Delivery

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has commended the ongoing digitisation of operations at the Companies Office of Jamaica (COJ), highlighting its positive impact on service delivery. He noted that between April and August 2025, the agency recorded 35,244 in-office visits—a reduction of nearly seven per cent compared to the 36,177 visits during the same...
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