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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Office of the Prime Minister
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Office of the Prime Minister's Strategic Planning Review at the AC Marriott Hotel in New Kingston on October 9.

Gov’t Strengthening Capacity of Local Contractors to Deliver Larger Projects

The Government is looking to develop a special programme focused on strengthening the capacity of local contractors to competitively bid for and deliver larger projects. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) with responsibility for Efficiency,...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 7). Listening (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 7). Listening (from left) are Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison.

Gov’t to Establish Institute for Cultural Practitioners and Creatives
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks (right), receives a gift from Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025, at the AC Hotel in Kingston, on September 29.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks (right), receives a gift from Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, Hon. Daryl Vaz, at the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Week 2025, at the AC Hotel in Kingston, on September 29.

Leaders in Government and Business Urged to Position Region as a Hub for Innovation
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Carlinton Burrell (left), interacts with the winners of the ScaleItUp Accelerator pitch competition on ‘Demo Day’, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (September 24). They are (from second left) Towerfarms’ Operations Manager Kerrie-Anne Gray; founder of Phinetic, Joanna Anderson; and Damani Thomas, creator of Carbon Neutral Initiative.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Carlinton Burrell (left), interacts with the winners of the ScaleItUp Accelerator pitch competition on ‘Demo Day’, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (September 24). They are (from second left) Towerfarms’ Operations Manager Kerrie-Anne Gray; founder of Phinetic, Joanna Anderson; and Damani Thomas, creator of Carbon Neutral Initiative.

Three Climate Entrepreneurs are Scale-It-Up Accelerator Pitch Winners
Director of Research at the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Isaac Morrison says Jamaica is strengthening its role in the global scientific community by deepening partnerships with countries in the Global South.
Director of Research at the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Isaac Morrison says Jamaica is strengthening its role in the global scientific community by deepening partnerships with countries in the Global South.

Jamaica Deepens Partnerships with Global South Countries to Advance Role in Scientific Community

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Chairman, Professional Engineering Registration Board (PERB), Glaister Ricketts.
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Jamaica Institution of Engineers Hailed for Advancing the Profession

The Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE) is being hailed for its role in advancing the engineering profession in Jamaica. “Your commitment to professional development, ethical standards and fostering a vibrant engineering community is truly commendable,” said Chairman, Professional Engineering Registration Board (PERB), Glaister Ricketts. He noted that through the ongoing work of the JIE mentorship programme, experienced engineers are guiding...
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Containers with imported goods are being offloaded at the Port of Kingston.
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NCRA Records Seven Per Cent Year-on-Year Increase in Site Inspections

In 2024, the National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) conducted 4,870 site inspections, up from 4,550 in 2023. This represents a seven per cent increase and is attributed to intensified monitoring of products at each site inspected. These details are contained in the Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ) 2024, an annual publication of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)....
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation, and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (left), is greeted by Privacy and Legal Management Consultants (PLMC) Lead Compliance and Software Engineer, William Henlin (right), during PLMC’s Prioritising Privacy: Protect, Comply, Thrive conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew, on Tuesday (July 1). Sharing the moment is PLMC Managing Director, M. Georgia Gibson Henlin.
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Modern Digital Society Must Be Built on Trust – Minister

Jamaica’s modern digital society must be built on a solid foundation of trust, privacy and protection of citizens' data rights. This has been emphasised by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation, and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks. Addressing Tuesday’s (July 1) Privacy and Legal Management Consultants (PLMC) Prioritising...
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President, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox
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Local Tech Companies Demonstrate Innovative Solutions They Can Provide

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Innovation Exchange Pitch brought together 11 local tech companies and representatives across various industries to demonstrate the innovative solutions they can provide for the domestic and international markets. Held on Wednesday (June 18), at JAMPRO’s New Kingston offices, the Innovation Exchange Pitch aimed to raise awareness about the capabilities of Jamaican tech companies among corporate...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, delivers the main address during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) 40th Annual Awards Banquet at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 12.
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Private Sector Urged to Champion Productivity

The private sector is being urged to lead the charge in boosting productivity, driving growth, and accelerating national development. This was the charge from Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks. She was speaking during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) 40th  Annual...
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Grade 13 student at Marymount High School in St. Mary, Tanoya Garvey, poses with her first place trophy for Agri-Technology and Innovation in the 2025 Jamaica 4-H Clubs
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Tanoya Garvey Wins 4-H Innovator Award For Aquaponic System

Eighteen-year-old Tanoya Garvey is looking to reshape the country’s agricultural landscape with her award-winning aquaponic system. The sustainable food production network provides a solution to some of the pressing challenges faced by farmers such as limited access to land, irrigation and costly inputs such as fertilisers. The grade 13 student at Marymount High School in St. Mary, took home the...
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Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Senator the Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (second left), observes as Sagicor Group Jamaica President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Christopher Zacca (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open Sagicor Bank’s newest ‘phygital’ branch at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Tuesday (May 27). Others (from left) are Sagicor Bank CEO, Chorvelle Johnson Cunningham; Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman;, and Senior Vice President, Corporate, Retail and Strategic Business Development, Sagicor Group, Michael Willacy.
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JDF and Sagicor Renew Partnership to Drive Strategic Initiatives

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and Sagicor Group Jamaica have extended their partnership for another two years to advance major initiatives and strategic commitments. This is being facilitated under a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was signed during the official opening of Sagicor Bank’s newest ‘phygital’ branch at Up Park Camp in Kingston on Tuesday (May 27). Minister of...
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