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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, opens the 2026/27 Budget Debate) in the House of Representatives on March 10.

Gov’t Has Spent $67 Billion for Hurricane Restoration

The Government has spent $67 billion for relief and restoration efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Outlining details of the expenditure during the opening of the 2026/2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 10, Minister of...

National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Community Relations Manager, Sharnon Williams (left), joins WPM Waste Management Limited team member, Andrew Hart, in clearing discarded waste from Fisherman’s Beach in St. James during International Coastal Clean‑up (ICC) Day activities.

NSWMA Urges Greater Public Awareness on E-Waste Dangers

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, outlines activities being organised for Global Recycling Day on Wednesday, March 18.

NSWMA Highlighting E-Waste on Global Recycling Day

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, urges Jamaicans to dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) through approved recycling channels, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, recently.

Jamaicans Urged to Dispose of E-Waste Through Approved Recycling Channels

The two Foton buses donated to the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) by Sandals Resorts International, facilitated through the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development. The units were officially handed over during a ceremony in Port Maria on March 13.

Sandals Donates Buses to Boost Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Capacity

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., delivers remarks during the Trelawny leg of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme handover ceremony, held at Abundant Life Ministries Church in Bounty Hall on March 11.

3 days ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabour

Over 100,000 Post-hurricane Damage Assessments Completed

More than 100,000 household damage assessments have been completed across Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as part of the Government’s efforts to identify and support families affected by the disaster. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., shared the update, noting that, to date, some 101,458 households have been assessed. He was speaking to residents...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), presents a grant cheque to Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme beneficiary, Julia Shaw (second right), during the Trelawny leg of the initiative’s handover ceremony, held at Abundant Life Ministries Church in Bounty Hall on March 11. Looking on are: State Minister, Hon. Donovan Williams, and State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism and Member of Parliament for Trelawny Northern, Hon. Tova Hamilton.

3 days ago CommunityHurricane Relief & RecoveryLabour

$366m in Grants for Hurricane-affected Trelawny Families Under ROOFS Programme

Grants totalling more than $366 million are being disbursed to hurricane-affected households in Trelawny under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme, being spearheaded by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security as part of the national recovery effort following Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the announcement during the Trelawny leg of the...

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, speaks during the Trelawny Municipal Corporation’s meeting, held on March 12 at the Artisan Village in Falmouth.

3 days ago Local Government

Falmouth Mayor Urges Developers to Comply With Building Standards

Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Collen Gager, is urging business developers within the municipality to comply with regulatory standards and obtain the necessary permits to ensure safer and more sustainable building practices. He noted that enforcement drives are continuing across the municipality and encouraged developers who have begun construction without permits to regularise their status and settle outstanding payments. Councillor Gager...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) monthly meeting on Tuesday (March 10).

4 days ago CultureLocal Government

KSAMC Reviewing Carnival 2026 Routes And Event Applications

The proposed routes for the 2026 Jamaica Carnival road march in the Corporate Area are currently under review by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), as preparations intensify for the upcoming season. The deadline for applications for Carnival-related events was March 6, and the Corporation is currently processing the submissions received. This was disclosed by Mayor of Kingston,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second, left), engages in a discussion with Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle (left); Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Elizabeth Riley (second, right); and United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Jamaica, Dennis Zulu. The interaction took place during the opening ceremony of the regional after-action review (AAR) workshop on Hurricane Melissa at the S Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (March 10).

5 days ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Regional Stakeholders Undertake Review of Response to Hurricane Melissa

Regional stakeholders have gathered in Jamaica to undertake a comprehensive review of the response to Hurricane Melissa to improve the Regional Response Mechanism (RRM) and reduce collective risk exposure. The three-day RRM After-Action Review (AAR) workshop was hosted by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) at the S Hotel...

Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited Chair, Shirley Carby (fifth left), presents a copy of one of the textbooks donated by the company for primary schools affected by Hurricane Melissa to Principal of Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Carlene Williams-Heath. Other participants (from left) are Carlong Publishers’ Chief Executive Officer, Jason Carby, and Director, Carl Carby; Assistant Chief Education Officer, Media Services Unit, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Nadine Simms; National Education Trust (NET) Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; and students of Park Mountain Primary. The textbooks were officially presented during a formal handover ceremony on Thursday (March 12), at the Ministry’s Student Assessment Unit, Caenwood Centre, Kingston.

5 days ago EducationHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryInformationYouth

Carlong Publishers Donates $15.6m In Textbooks to Hurricane-Affected Primary Schools

Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited has donated 6,500 textbooks, valued $15.6 million, to support primary schools affected by Hurricane Melissa. The donation was formally handed over on Thursday (March 12), during a ceremony at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s Student Assessment Unit, located at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston. The provision is in response to the damage and...

Incorporated Master Builders Association (IMAJ) President, Richard Mullings, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

5 days ago Local Government

IMAJ Endorses ODPEM’s Hurricane Strap Campaign

The Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) has formally endorsed the ‘Strap Up Jamaica’ hurricane strap campaign, spearheaded by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Under the theme ‘Build Jamaica’s Resilience, One Strap at a Time’, the initiative promotes safer roofing practices and encourages greater disaster preparedness among homeowners, builders, and contractors, with the goal of...