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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening of the new Parliament and swearing-in ceremony for members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House, on September 18.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the opening of the new Parliament and swearing-in ceremony for members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House, on September 18.

Violence Reduction Remains a Priority – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says violence reduction remains a priority of the Administration. “To signal the priority of violence reduction, the Ministry of National Security is now the Ministry of National Security and Peace. This reflects...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a session during the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held on Friday (September 19) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. 
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a session during the inaugural Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, which was held on Friday (September 19) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. 

Gov’t Prioritizes Inclusion of Youth and Women in Agro-park Initiative
Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green (right), Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Susan Nelson-Smith (second right), and other officials, display copies of the Constitution of Jamaica, during a ceremony for the reopening of schools in the parish, at deCarteret College in the parish on September 12.
Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green (right), Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Susan Nelson-Smith (second right), and other officials, display copies of the Constitution of Jamaica, during a ceremony for the reopening of schools in the parish, at deCarteret College in the parish on September 12.

Custos Green Leads Initiative to Equip Manchester School Libraries With the Constitution
Senator Christian Tavares-Finson takes the Oath of Allegiance, during the swearing-in of members of the Upper House at Gordon House on Thursday (September 18). Observing is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe.
Senator Christian Tavares-Finson takes the Oath of Allegiance, during the swearing-in of members of the Upper House at Gordon House on Thursday (September 18). Observing is Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe.

New Senators Eager to Contribute to Jamaica’s Growth and Development
Acting Parish Administrator for the Portland Office of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Desmond Johnson, delivers remarks during a birthday celebration for renowned cultural icon, Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley. The event was held at the Library on Wednesday (September 17).
Acting Parish Administrator for the Portland Office of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Desmond Johnson, delivers remarks during a birthday celebration for renowned cultural icon, Louise “Miss Lou” Bennett-Coverley. The event was held at the Library on Wednesday (September 17).

Jamaicans Encouraged to Honour the Legacy of Cultural Icon, Louise Bennett-coverley

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UNDP Launches Regional Human Development Report for Latin America and the Caribbean

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), on Thursday (September 18), launched its Regional Human Development Report for Latin America and the Caribbean, titled ‘Under Pressure: Recalibrating the Future of Development in Latin America and the Caribbean’. The Report introduces a resilient human development framework, anchored in the capacity of individuals – especially the most vulnerable – to withstand, adapt to,...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), guides Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, as she signs the Instrument of Appointment during Wednesday’s (September 17) Swearing-in Ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House.
CabinetGovernor GeneralParliament

Members of New Cabinet Pledge to Build on Legacy of Growth and Reform

Eighteen Ministers were sworn into Cabinet on Wednesday (September 17), with a mandate to continue existing development programmes and initiate new ones aligned with national priorities. The ceremony, held at King’s House, was presided over by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, acting on the advice of Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Among those...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament and swearing in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House on Thursday (September 18).
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Job Descriptions to Be Advanced This Parliamentary Term – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will advance the process to formally institute job descriptions for Parliamentarians. “If this House is to be part of the engine of growth, then its members must operate with the highest standards of efficiency and productivity and integrity and accountability. That is why during this term, we will advance...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the ceremony for the opening of the new Parliament and swearing in of members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, at Gordon House, on Thursday (September 18).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

Government to Craft New Medium-term Economic Plan

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says in this term, the Government will craft a new medium-term economic plan, designed not just to preserve discipline but to unlock opportunities and improve the lives of Jamaicans. He said the plan will focus on boosting long-term growth and productivity, deepening financial inclusion and resilience and strengthening social protection for vulnerable...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, presents the Instrument of Appointment to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), during the swearing-in ceremony for Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on September 17.
DevelopmentForeign Affairs

Gov’t to Leverage International Partnerships for National Development

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica will be deepening engagement with international partners and members of the diaspora for national development. She was speaking with JIS News at the swearing in of the 18 Cabinet Ministers at King’s House on Wednesday (September 18). Senator Johnson Smith, who was first appointed to...
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National Senior Spelling Bee Champion, Beverly Been of St. Andrew, proudly displays her trophy following the conclusion of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) Senior Citizens’ Month 2025 finals, held on Wednesday (September 17), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
LabourSocial Security

Beverly Been Crowned 2025 National Senior Spelling Bee Champion

Beverly Been of St. Andrew has been crowned the 2025 National Senior Spelling Bee champion. She topped the field of contestants during the competition’s staging on Wednesday (September 17) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, walking away with a cash prize of $50,000, a tablet computer and smartphone with credit, gift baskets, and a trophy. Placing second was...
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The Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Lance Corporal Dennis Wilson (right) presents a shovel to St. Thomas farmer, Sylvester Drysdale, during an agricultural disaster risk management interagency training session at Hayfield Primary School in St. Thomas on September 9.
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Farmers in Hayfield, St. Thomas, Benefit From Disaster Risk Management Training

Farmers in Hayfield, St. Thomas, are now better equipped to manage the impacts of disasters, particularly hurricanes, following an interagency training session held on September 9. The Agriculture Disaster Risk Management training, held at Hayfield Primary and Infant School, formed part of an ongoing series across the six extension areas in the parish. The initiative is being spearheaded by the...
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