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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle.

ODPEM Reports More Than $1.4 Billion in Donations

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting that the Government has received more than $1.4 billion in donations up to March 31, 2026. More than 17,000 persons have donated to the recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa,...

Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon.

New Location of NIRA in Savanna-la-Mar Should Be Completed by Early May

National ID Programme Key in Combatting Identity Fraud

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks, addresses the media launch of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority at its Old Hope Road offices on Friday (April 10).

ICT Authority to Pilot Innovation to Reduce Bureaucracy

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (third left), unveils the logo of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority, during a media launch at its Old Hope Road offices on Friday (April 10). Sharing in the unveiling (from left) are Chair of the ICT Authority Board, Professor Gunjan Mansingh; ICT Authority Chief Information Officer, Anika Shuttleworth; and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.

More Than 772,000 eMVRC Transactions Since July 2025

1 week ago Office of the Prime MinisterPress Release

JSIF Board Reports Record-Breaking Disbursements and Strengthening of Governance Frameworks for Fiscal Year 2024/2025

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund, JSIF recently announced its highest-ever disbursement for the fiscal year 2024 to 2025 totaling JMD$4.11 billion Jamaican Dollars, signaling a period of high performance in project execution. According to an announcement made by Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, “The JSIF during the fiscal year 2024 to 2025 enjoyed a significant growth by performing at its highest...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), shares the lens with (from left) Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt; Director General of UNESCO, Professor Khaled El-Enany; and Head of Cooperation for the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz. The occasion was the presentation of Jamaica’s AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Report, launched on Wednesday (April 1) at Jamaica House. The assessment was completed in partnership with UNESCO, with funding support from the EU.

2 weeks ago Office of the Prime MinisterScienceTechnologyVision 2030

Jamaica Lays Strong Foundation for AI Governance

Jamaica has established a strong foundation for the adoption and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) through the enactment of the Data Protection Act and the Cybersecurity Act, ensuring the nation is well-positioned to harness AI across diverse local sectors. Building on this framework, the National AI Task Force – formed in 2023 – successfully delivered Jamaica’s national AI policy recommendations...

2 weeks ago Office of the Prime Minister

Document Recovery Programme to Become a Permanent NIRA Feature

The Document Recovery Programme, designed to help citizens replace vital documents that have been lost, stolen, or destroyed, is poised to become a permanent feature of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). Executive Director, Dr. Warren Vernon, made the disclosure during an interview with JIS News. He noted that the programme was first introduced in response to the passage...

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, delivers remarks during a Press Conference at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (March 30).

2 weeks ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Greenhouses Must Become a Central Part of Jamaica’s Approach to Agriculture – Sweeney

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, has indicated that the establishment of greenhouses or sheltered infrastructure at scale is one of the outcomes that will be pursued under the US$50-million Project ADAPT. JSIF is the main implementing agency for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project, which aims to enhance climate resilience of vulnerable farmers and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives recently.

3 weeks ago Budget 2026/2027Office of the Prime Minister

NHT to Mark 50th Anniversary with New State Parks in Manchester and Kingston and St. Andrew

In celebration of its 50th anniversary this year, the National Housing Trust (NHT) will break ground on new State parks in Manchester and Kingston and St. Andrew. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced that the Kingston and St. Andrew park will be located on sections of King’s House lands, while discussions continue regarding the exact site for...

Improvement works being undertaken at the Montego Bay National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Service Centre in St. James.

4 weeks ago Office of the Prime MinisterWorks / Construction

NIRA Sets Ambitious Targets As It Enters First Full Year of Operations

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is entering its first full year of integrated operations, and a business plan has been developed to drive its activities. Its mandate is to provide reliable identification for Jamaicans and persons legally residing in Jamaica. This new public body is also tasked with delivering reliable civil registration services through the Office of the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens attentively to Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon (right), during a recent meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister.

4 weeks ago NIDSOffice of the Prime Minister

Safeguards Built Into NIDS to Protect Identities

Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon, says safeguards have been built into the National Identification System (NIDS) to protect individuals’ identities. He cited the legal framework provided by the National Identification and Registration Act, 2021, along with the oversight of the National Identification and Registration Inspectorate (NIRI). NIRI provides oversight of the NIRA,...