Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the National Spatial Data Management Branch (NSDMB) has provided critical support in the fight against COVID-19, through the use of geospatial technologies. “The Branch assisted in developing a Jamaica COVID-19 dashboard in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness, mapping COVID-19 cases across the island....

Jamaica’s commitment to the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which  specifies climate actions, policies, and measures that governments commit to implementing in response to climate change, has increased by more than 60 per cent, when compared to the first one. This announcement was made by the Minister of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., during his...

The Government is continuing to provide nutritional support for students who are on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), even with the closure of schools due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, said that Cabinet has given approval for the advance of $752.9 million from the 2021/2022 approved estimates...

The Government is working to revise and modernise several pieces of legislation during the 2021/22 fiscal year. This was disclosed by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 4. “I am working assiduously on these legislation and all the Ministries are being contacted almost on a...

On Tuesday, May 4, the U.S. Embassy in Kingston distributed 300 locally grown ornamental and fruit trees to persons in communities across Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, in support of the Government of Jamaica’s National Tree Planting Program.  Recipients included members of the Embassy’s local community namely residents of Standpipe, the University of the West Indies Guild of Students,...

The Ministry of Housing, Urban Renewal, Environment and Climate Change, is collaborating with key stakeholders in the public and private sectors and academia to implement a project to assist in advancing the country’s e-mobility agenda. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., during his contribution to the 2021/22 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May...

The National Council on Education (NCE) salutes our nation’s teachers on this day, May 5, 2021, as we celebrate “Teachers’ Day” in Jamaica. We extend sincere appreciation for your commitment and dedication as you seek to mold minds and build character. The children you nurture today will be Jamaica’s future. We applaud your efforts and encourage you to continue your...