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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), engages in conversation with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe; Director of the Surveys Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Dr. Natalee Simpson; and Acting Director General, STATIN, Leesha Delatie-Budair at the launch of the 2023 Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS). The JNCVS launch was held at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston today (March 28).
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), engages in conversation with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe; Director of the Surveys Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Dr. Natalee Simpson; and Acting Director General, STATIN, Leesha Delatie-Budair at the launch of the 2023 Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS). The JNCVS launch was held at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston today (March 28).

2023 Crime Victimisation Survey Launched

The 2023 Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS) report, which provides data-driven insights into crime patterns across Jamaica and the associated impact on citizens, was launched today (March 28). The survey, which is in its sixth instalment, was commissioned by...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left); and Director of the Kind Hearts Foundation, Jackie Stewart Lechler (left), joins Althea Brown Maylor (second left), in cutting the ribbon to her new home in Rocky Point, Clarendon, during the official handover ceremony on Thursday (March 20). Also sharing the moment are Marketing Development and Public Relations Manager, Food For the Poor (FFP) Jamaica, Marsha Burrell-Rose (back) and representatives of Kind Hearts Foundation. The Kind Hearts Foundation has partnered with FFP to build eight houses in three major fishing districts in Clarendon to benefit persons impacted by Hurricane Beryl.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third left); and Director of the Kind Hearts Foundation, Jackie Stewart Lechler (left), joins Althea Brown Maylor (second left), in cutting the ribbon to her new home in Rocky Point, Clarendon, during the official handover ceremony on Thursday (March 20). Also sharing the moment are Marketing Development and Public Relations Manager, Food For the Poor (FFP) Jamaica, Marsha Burrell-Rose (back) and representatives of Kind Hearts Foundation. The Kind Hearts Foundation has partnered with FFP to build eight houses in three major fishing districts in Clarendon to benefit persons impacted by Hurricane Beryl.

PHOTOS: New Home For Clarendon Hurricane Beryl Victim
Special Projects Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (left), shares a moment with Northern Caribbean University (NCU) students and faculty, during the Department of Communication Studies’ Week of Excellence (WOE) Public Relations (PR) Forum on Wednesday [March 19] at the institution in Mandeville, Manchester. Sharing in the moment are (front row, from second left) Britney Mullings, Michaela Anderson, Kayla McLaughlin, Remonia Hollingsworth, and Department Chair, Noreen Daley, and (in background from left) are David Sutton, Sonique Frost, and Jhanae Smith.
Special Projects Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (left), shares a moment with Northern Caribbean University (NCU) students and faculty, during the Department of Communication Studies’ Week of Excellence (WOE) Public Relations (PR) Forum on Wednesday [March 19] at the institution in Mandeville, Manchester. Sharing in the moment are (front row, from second left) Britney Mullings, Michaela Anderson, Kayla McLaughlin, Remonia Hollingsworth, and Department Chair, Noreen Daley, and (in background from left) are David Sutton, Sonique Frost, and Jhanae Smith.

PHOTOS: NCU Week Of Excellence PR Forum
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is greeted by Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left) at ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ workshop held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Friday (March 21). Sharing the moment is Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), is greeted by Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left) at ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ workshop held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Friday (March 21). Sharing the moment is Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

PHOTOS: The Event Playbook Strategies For Event Tourism Success’ Workshop
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Land Agency (NLA), Cheriese Walcott (right) shows customer Herman Grace (left) how to use the latest customer engagement platform, NLA Connect, which aims to revolutionise customer service and communication within the agency. The demonstration took place on Thursday (March 20) at the NLA Land Title Division, located at 93 Hanover Street in Kingston, during the NLA Connect Launch.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Land Agency (NLA), Cheriese Walcott (right) shows customer Herman Grace (left) how to use the latest customer engagement platform, NLA Connect, which aims to revolutionise customer service and communication within the agency. The demonstration took place on Thursday (March 20) at the NLA Land Title Division, located at 93 Hanover Street in Kingston, during the NLA Connect Launch.

PHOTOS: Launch Of NLA Connect

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). Seated at left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Urban Renewal

New Urban Renewal Incentive Legislation To Be Introduced

By December 2025, new urban renewal incentive legislation will be introduced to expand redevelopment zones, streamline approvals, and enhance incentives, among other things. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said to drive urban renewal, the Urban Renewal (Tax Relief) Act, which since 1995 has incentivised investment in regenerating blighted areas, must be modernised. “While it has supported 56...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his presentation in the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
Agriculture

GOV’T Investing In Agriculture Research And Development

The Government is investing in research and development (R&D) to build resilience and sustainability in agriculture. The investment includes the previously announced expenditure of $6.3 billion, over the next six years, in the renovation of Bodles in St. Catherine and other research facilities across the island. “As we look to the future of agriculture, investment in research and development is...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
Water

Over 21,000 Customers Benefit From NWC Amnesty Up To March 14

More than 21,000 customers have benefited from the National Water Commission (NWC) Amnesty Programme as of March 14, 2025. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, provided the update during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). “Total reconnections, so far, total 3,271, with a further 5,135 awaiting reconnections. This...
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Deputy Chief Education Officer at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry (fourth right); Training and Client Relations Manager at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC), Noleta Case (second left); NCB Foundation Chair, Thalia Lyn (fourth left); and User Interface/User Experience Design Lead at NCB, Kori Solomon (right), share a moment with beneficiary students at the NCB Foundation CSEC/CAPE National Bursary handover ceremony held at the Immaculate Conception High School in St. Andrew on Wednesday (March 19). The Foundation is providing $7.8 million to subsidise the cost of Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) fees this year for 1,310 students.
Education

NCB Foundation Provides $7.8 Million To Pay Exam Fees For 1,310 Students

A total of 1,310 students, who will be sitting Information Technology in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exam and Computer Science in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), this year, will have their fees fully paid. The NCB Foundation, through its CSEC/CAPE National Bursary Programme, has provided a grant of $7.8 million to subsidise the cost of these exams....
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Director of Licensing and Registration at the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Vivian Nunes.
Finance & Public Service

BGLC Hosts Remote Licensing Activity in Westmoreland March 10-11

Owners and operators of gaming machines and prescribed premises in Westmoreland are being invited to take advantage of the remote licensing activity being conducted in the parish by the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC).  Licensees are being asked to visit the Boardwalk Shopping Village in Negril Westmoreland on March 10 and 11 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), tours the $80 million relocated and renovated Brown’s Town Health Centre, which was officially opened on Friday, March 7 in Huntley, St. Ann.  He is joined by Mayor of St. Ann
Health & Wellness

Brown’s Town Health Centre Relocated to Pave Way for State-of-the-art Facility

Residents of Brown’s Town and surrounding communities in St. Ann are set to benefit from significant improvement in healthcare services following the relocation and renovation of the Brown’s Town Health Centre.   The $80 million temporary facility, housed in a renovated structure in Huntley, provided by the Brown’s Town Community College, was officially opened by Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the...
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Minister of Local Government & Community Development, Hon. Desmond Mckenzie (front row, centre) responds to questions at the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Friday (March 7). He is joined by Permanent Secretary, Marsha Henry-Martin (front, left) and other representatives from the Ministry.
Local Government

Expansion of Garbage Collection Services

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has expanded its garbage collection services to several new communities.  This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government & Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, at the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives on Friday (March 7).  Mr. McKenzie explained that the 100 new trucks added to the NSWMA’s...
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