Approximately 68 per cent of schools across the island now have broadband access. This was disclosed by Custos Rotulorm for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who also informed that 260 information and communications technology (ICT) labs and 21 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) labs have been established at primary schools. Additionally, Mr. Fuller said, “One Thousand Five Hundred tablets (computers)...

Construction of six hotels will begin during the new fiscal year, bringing foreign direct investment of US$2.5 billion and 10,000 new jobs. The announcement was made on Thursday (February 13) by Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who delivered the 2025/26 Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament. He said that the new hotels will add 5,600 rooms, noting...

The Office of the Governor-General advises that His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J, will formally resume his official duties following a leave of absence while recovering from surgery. During His Excellency’s absence, The Honourable Steadman Fuller, CD, JP, Custos Rotulorum of Kingston, deputised for the Governor-General from December 16, 2024, ensuring the seamless continuation...

The remaining steps will be taken to pass the Constitution (Amendment) (Republic) Bill, 2024 and have it approved by citizens in the 2025/26 legislative year. This was disclosed by Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, as he delivered the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13). Mr. Fuller, who deputised...

Improving literacy and numeracy among children, aged eight and under, and enhancing nutrition support programmes across the education system will be among the Government’s priorities during fiscal year 2025/26. Currently, more than 162,000 students benefit from provisions under the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). This was announced by Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, while delivering...

The island’s irrigation infrastructure is poised for further expansion, beginning fiscal year 2025/26, thereby increasing the area of agricultural lands under coverage. This was disclosed by Custos Rotulorum for Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller, who outlined plans for irrigation expansion across Jamaica while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2025/26 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 13)....

The air was thick with anticipation and excitement as first-timers and repeat attendees gathered on Duke Street in Kingston today (February 13), to witness the ceremonial opening of Parliament. The crowd was a colourful and eclectic mix of people, including children, students, political supporters and ordinary citizens, all united by their interest in the proceedings. As the procession began, the...