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Deputy Chief Education Officer for Core Curriculum and Support Services in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Winnie Berry (left), with (from second left): Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks; Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry; Researcher, Dr. Shakeisha Wilson‑Scott; and Deputy Chief Education Officer for the Planning and Policy Development Division of the Education Ministry, Vivienne Johnson. The stakeholders participated in a dissemination event for a PIOJ report, titled “The Adequacy of the Emergency Response Mechanism for Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities”, at the Institute’s offices in Kingston on Wednesday (July 22).

Ministry Says PIOJ Report Will Strengthen Inclusive Education

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has welcomed a report from the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) on emergency response mechanisms for students with special educational needs and disabilities, calling it a critical tool to strengthen inclusive education....

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), examines a bag designed by Daila Powell-Dodd (background), owner of DM Styles, during a tour of the exhibition at the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) Growth and Resilience Conference 2026. Joining Mrs. Williams is SBAJ General Secretary, Kevin Frith. The conference was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 16) under the theme, ‘Rebuilding the MSME Sector: A National Imperative for 2026 and Beyond’.

Gov’t to Release MSME Procurement Set-Aside List by End of July

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), presents the championship trophy to members of the winning Administrator General’s Department team (from third left) - Jessica Lewis, Merissa Moore, and Quidi-Ann King, during the Grand Finale of the 2026 Public Sector Debate Competition at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 9). Sharing in the presentation are Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters (left), and Chief Executive Officer of the Administrator General’s Department, Stacie-Ann Carty.

Administrator General’s Department Wins 2026 Public Sector Debate Competition

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 7).

MSMEs Encouraged to Register on Gov’t’s Public Procurement System

Director of Finance and Accounts at the Accountant General — Director of Finance and Accounts at the Accountant General's Department (AGD), Angela Williams (second left), assists a pensioner during the AGD's Life Certificate Drive at the Portland Parish Library recently.

Government Pensioners Urged to Submit Life Certificates on Time

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Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters (at left), with members of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining team, which won last year

2 months ago Finance & Public Service

Public-Sector Workers to Debate Productivity Growth in Final

The Accountant General’s Department and the Administrator General’s Department will face off in the final of the Public Sector Debate Competition, scheduled for Thursday, July 9, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The teams will debate the moot: ‘Be it resolved that Jamaica should prioritise productivity growth in existing industries over policies aimed at developing new higher...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 7.

2 months ago Finance & Public Service

JSE Micro Market Represents Transformative Opportunity for Micro and Small Enterprise Sector – Minister

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the launch of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Micro Market represents a transformative opportunity for Jamaica's micro and small enterprise sector. The initiative was launched on June 23, 2026, and reflected months of careful planning, technical development, and collaboration between the JSE and its partners. “By lowering barriers to...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), interacts with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer, during the launch of the MSME Procurement Integration Project and Boot Camp at the Iberostar Hotel in St. James on July 3.

2 months ago Finance & Public Service

Government Procurement an Investment Tool – Minister Williams

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that Government procurement is a powerful investment tool aimed at stimulating growth and national development. “Government procurement is not simply about buying goods and services. It is one of the most powerful economic development tools available to any nation,” she said. “Every procurement decision is also an investment decision....

Executive Director of the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Nickeisha Walsh.

2 months ago Finance & Public Service

Students’ Loan Bureau Celebrating 55 Years of Empowering Jamaicans

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is proudly celebrating 55 years of empowering Jamaicans to achieve their educational aspirations. Since its establishment on July 1, 1971, the agency has provided more than $68 billion in tuition financing, supporting approximately 370,000 students in their pursuit of higher education. This milestone is being commemorated under the anniversary theme, ‘Building Bridges, Transforming Dreams – Celebrating 55 Years of Impact’, which underscores the Bureau’s vital role in expanding access to tertiary...

Executive Director of the Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BGLC), Timar Powell.

2 months ago Finance & Public Service

BGLC Says Introduction of CMS Will Strengthen Transparency and Accountability

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) says the introduction of a Central Monitoring System (CMS) will significantly strengthen transparency, accountability and public confidence in Jamaica's gaming machine sector. The Commission says the automated system forms part of a wider programme of regulatory reforms designed to modernise oversight of gaming machines and align Jamaica with international best practices. Executive Director...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

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JCPD Urges Persons With Disabilities to Use ‘I Am Able’ App

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is encouraging individuals with disabilities across the island to utilise the I Am Able – My JCPD mobile app. Launched in July 2025, the app is available on the Google Play Store and allows users to register with the Council as well as access a range of benefits and services. Executive Director,...

State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, the Hon. Zavia Mayne, addresses the Caribbean Centre for Organization Development Excellence Limited’s (CARI-CODE) Organisation Development Transformation (ODT) Conference 2026 on Wednesday (June 24) at the Summit, Kingston.

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Govt Forward-Thinking in Hurricane Recovery

State Minister for Finance and Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says that the Government has been forward-thinking in its approach to Hurricane Melissa recovery, noting that the focus is on rebuilding stronger and restoring confidence. He was speaking at the Caribbean Centre for Organization Development Excellence Limited’s (CARI-CODE) Organisation Development Transformation (ODT) Conference 2026 on Wednesday (June 24) at the...