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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford addresses, a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister. Listening from left are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, and Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson.
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford addresses, a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister. Listening from left are Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, and Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, Richard Thompson.

JFB Commissioner Urges Jamaicans to Heed Evacuation Warnings

Against the background of the threat of adverse weather from Hurricane Beryl, Jamaicans are being urged to heed evacuation warnings and follow safety procedures to save lives. The call came from Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, as he...
Principal Director, Meteorological Service Branch, Evan Thompson, gives an update on Hurricane Beryl during a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston on Monday (July 1).
Principal Director, Meteorological Service Branch, Evan Thompson, gives an update on Hurricane Beryl during a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston on Monday (July 1).

Jamaica Remains on Hurricane Watch
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a briefing with agencies responsible for disaster preparedness, and members of the Cabinet, regarding the state-of readiness for the passage of Hurricane Beryl at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a briefing with agencies responsible for disaster preparedness, and members of the Cabinet, regarding the state-of readiness for the passage of Hurricane Beryl at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1).

PM Urges Jamaicans to be in a State-of-Readiness for Hurricane’s Passage
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 25).

Sexual Harassment Tribunal Members Appointed
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.
Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP.

Government Remains Committed to Youth Empowerment – PM

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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett making his presentation during a Ministerial Panel at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York on Tuesday June 18, 2024.
Press ReleaseTourism

Reimagining of Caribbean Tourism Key to Resilience of the Industry, Says Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett believes the push to reimagine Caribbean Tourism is key to ensuring the resilience of the industry. Speaking at the Council of Ministers during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York on Tuesday June 18, Minister Bartlett expressed his support for implementing changes that will benefit the region. “Tourism remains the lifeblood...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (1st R) captured with (L-R) Philip Rose, Deputy Director of Tourism, Americas, Jamaica Tourist Board, Donovan White, Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board, Mike LaGrand: Director, Latin & Pacific Network Planning (L), Annalei Avancena: Director, International Regulatory Affairs – Americas, Francine Henry-Carter, Manager, Tour Operators and Airlines, Jamaica Tourist Board and Tom Kozlowski: Senior Manager, Latin Network Planning following a meeting at United Airlines’ office in Chicago June 20.
Press ReleaseTourism

United Airlines Increases Service to Jamaica by Over 50% Since 2019

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has welcomed news that United Airlines increased its total flights to Jamaica by over 50% since 2019. The disclosure was made during a meeting with the Airline’s top brass and the Minister and his Senior Executives at United’s World Headquarters last week. United Airlines is a major American airline headquartered at the Willis Tower...
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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses the Ministry’s June 18 press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) in New Kingston.
Transport

Transport Minister Condemns the Irresponsible Use of Roadways by Some Motorists

Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says irresponsible use of the roadways by some motorists has created an unsafe environment for other road users. Addressing the Ministry’s June 18 press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) offices in New Kingston, Mr. Vaz described the spate of road fatalities as “a national emergency”. Providing year-to-date figures,...
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Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Gary McKenzie.
National Security

Head of PSTEB Says Motorists Must Obey Traffic Lights at Intersections

Motorists are being reminded that they should adhere to the traffic lights that govern intersections. Head of the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Gary McKenzie, explained that the amber light is often misinterpreted by drivers. Mr. McKenzie gave clarity while speaking on the Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) podcast, ‘Pon Di Corner’, recently....
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, standing), assists students to navigate the new laptop computers donated to the Bethabara Primary School by e- Learning Jamaica Company Limited. Observing (from left) are Principal of Bethabara Primary School, Cecil Hamilton; and Chief Executive Officer, E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee. The official handover ceremony was held on June 21 at the school’s Manchester location. The devices were handed over to the Bethabara and Broadleaf Primary Schools under the Tablets in Schools Programme.
EducationTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Laptop Computer Donation

Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, standing), assists students to navigate the new laptop computers donated to the Bethabara Primary School by e- Learning Jamaica Company Limited. Observing (from left) are Principal of Bethabara Primary School, Cecil Hamilton; and Chief Executive Officer, E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee. The official handover ceremony was held on June 21 at...
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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), tour the new classroom block being constructed at the Exchange All -Age School in Ocho Rios, St. Ann during a visit on Friday ( June 21). In the (background) is the school’s principal, Ricardo Moncrieffe.
EducationYouth

PM Condemns Indiscipline on School Compound

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says that bad behaviour by parents visiting any of the island’s schools should not be tolerated, as it sets a poor example for students. Mr. Holness was addressing pupils and faculty at the Exchange All- Age School in Ocho Rios, St. Ann during a visit to the institution on Friday (June 21). “The...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), conversess with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), and Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry Ann Thomas Gayle, as they view the 2024 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) results during a press conference on Friday (June 21) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
EducationYouth

Improvement in PEP Exam Results

A comparison of students’ performance in the 2024 Primary Exit Profile (PEP), with pre and post COVID-19 results, is showing overall improvement across all subject areas in the proficient and highly proficient categories. This year’s results were compared to 2023 and 2019, when the last full sittings of the assessment were held. Only the Ability Test was administered in 2022....
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