Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated centre), and Ambassador of the United States to Jamaica, His Excellency N. Nickolas Perry (fourth left), at the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Grant Awards Ceremony, held on May 7 at the United States Embassy in Kingston. Also pictured are Member of Parliament, St. Ann South Eastern, Lisa Hanna (third left); Permanent...

The Government is embarking on a $1-billion programme called ‘Operation Refresh’ over the next 18 months to enhance the look, feel and utility of selected health centres across the country. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on Tuesday (May 7)....

The Government continues to implement several strategies to enhance skills development in the labour force, says Minister without Portfolio with direct oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. She said these are being undertaken to fill the gap between the skills available and those required, particularly in areas that are critical to modern manufacturing...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says situations where students are in the crossfire of those who are intent on engaging in criminal activities, will not be tolerated, and will be dealt with forcefully. Dr Chang, who was part of a Ministerial team, which included Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, that visited Grange Hill High...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Government is fully committed to ensuring that communities throughout Jamaica have access to potable water. Mr. Samuda, who has responsibility for water, environment and climate change, told stakeholders and business interests at the opening of the National Water Commission’s (NWC) new...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, has informed that the current inflation target for the Bank of Jamaica will remain at four to six per cent. Dr. Clarke made the announcement during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 7). He explained that the process for setting and renewing the target...

Students from St. Joseph’s Infant School in Kingston display  the National Land Agency's logo during Read Across Jamaica Day on May 7.  Seated is the  Agency’s Manager of Marketing and Public Relations, Nicole Hayles, who read to the students.