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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (podium), addresses the Banana Board’s Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme handover ceremony held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday, February 25.

Plantain and Banana Farmers Receive Assistance Under Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme

The Government, through the Hurricane Melissa Recovery Programme, has rolled out a $100-million support package to help banana and plantain farmers rebound, following widespread impacts to the nation’s crops by the category-five system in October. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz addresses a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Just Over 2,700 Households Benefiting Under Phase One of National Energy Poverty Reduction Programme

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a media briefing held at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) Technical Office at the Freeport Business Centre in St. James on February 7.

Health Ministry Reviewing Structural Integrity of 105 Health Centres Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (front right) along with President and Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, Christopher Zacca (front left), display a symbolic cheque for $152 million, at the 28th staging of the Sagicor Sigma Run in Kington on Sunday (February 15). Also present is State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (third right, background) and other dignitaries.

Sigma Run Raises $152 Million for Western Schools

Councillors participating in the monthly meeting of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation at Levon's Plaza on Coke Drive in Santa Cruz, on Thursday (February 12).

Applicants to Be Shortlisted Under Gov’t’s Church Clean-up and Restoration Initiative

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech titled ‘Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity’ during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/2027 Financial Year at Gordon House on February 12.

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G-G Outlines Post-Hurricane Melissa Strategy for Agriculture Sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has listed priority areas of focus for the 2026-2027 financial year, to boost the sector’s resilience after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation. These included advancing the work to establish a national food reserve, as well as the Minerals Institute, greenhouse clusters and new Agro-Parks. The Ministry also plans to rehabilitate six fishing beaches and 70...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is greeted by President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson, during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

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‘Priority 1’ Schools Damaged By Hurricane Melissa to Be Fully Repaired This Year

Educational institutions damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa and classified as ‘Priority 1’ will be fully repaired within the calendar year. This was announced by Governor-General (G-G), His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in his Throne Speech during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12). He shared that reconstruction efforts are...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivering the 2026/27 Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday (February 12) inside Gordon House.

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NaRRA Will Convert International Financing into Bankable, Resilient Projects

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the Government, through the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), will convert unprecedented levels of international financing into bankable, resilient projects, delivered with transparency, speed, discipline, and measurable impact. “This Authority represents a new development architecture for Jamaica; one that embeds resilience into national planning, accelerates delivery, and ensures that...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses legislators and officials while delivering the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 fiscal year, at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

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Water Sector Rebounding Strongly After Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica’s water sector has rebounded significantly following the impact of Hurricane Melissa, with restoration efforts and major resilience initiatives advancing across the island. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the announcement while delivering the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12). He noted...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2026/27 Throne Speech, during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

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Gov’t Disburses $2b in Grants Under ROOFS Programme

The Government has, so far, disbursed $2 billion in grants under the Restoration of Owner and Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme, Jamaica’s largest housing-recovery initiative, to date. This was disclosed by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12). The...

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission will host its inaugural

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BGLC Stages ‘One Love Blood Drive’ on February 6

Jamaicans are being encouraged to participate in the inaugural Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) ‘One Love Blood Drive’ on February 6 at the agency’s offices located at 78cef Hagley Park Road, Kingston from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communication at BGLC, Wendy Roberston, told JIS News that the initiative, being held in partnership with the...

President of Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jason Russell

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Majority Of Montego Bay Businesses Back In Operation Post-hurricane Melissa

President of the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jason Russell, says despite the significant damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, the city is recovering remarkably, with the majority of businesses now operational. “If you look at business here in Montego Bay, you would think it’s very slow, you’d think everything’s not where it should be or where it used...