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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith ( right), speaks with Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service ( JIS) Giovanni Dennis, during a Ministerial Interview at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Tuesday (June 16), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith ( right), speaks with Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service ( JIS) Giovanni Dennis, during a Ministerial Interview at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Tuesday (June 16), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James.

NaRRA to Facilitate Diaspora Investment and Expertise

Jamaicans in the diaspora will have the opportunity to contribute their skills, expertise and investments to the nation’s rebuilding through the National Reconstruction and Recovery Agency (NaRRA). NaRRA was established by the Government to coordinate and accelerate recovery and reconstruction...
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 16.
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 16.

JSIF to Invest in Climate Resilient Greenhouses for Farmers
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by President, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Emile Leiba (third right), on his arrival at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on June 11, for the JCC
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by President, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Emile Leiba (third right), on his arrival at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on June 11, for the JCC's  41st annual awards banquet. Sharing the moment (from left) are: President and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Hugh Grant; Vice President and General Manager, Flow Jamaica, Stephen Price; first Vice President, JCC, Martha Miller; and General Manager, Jamaica Pegasus, Brian Sang.

PM Holness Hails Private Sector Resilience
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a ceremony in Malvern, St. Elizabeth on June 4, where 27 serviced lots were officially handed over to beneficiaries.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at a ceremony in Malvern, St. Elizabeth on June 4, where 27 serviced lots were officially handed over to beneficiaries.

Prime Minister Commends NHT for Speedy Insurance Payouts
More than 400 St. Thomas residents converged at the Social Development Commission office in Springfield on Thursday (June 4) to sign up for the Government
More than 400 St. Thomas residents converged at the Social Development Commission office in Springfield on Thursday (June 4) to sign up for the Government's House Wiring Programme.

Hundreds Sign Up for Gov’t’s House Wiring Programme in St. Thomas

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), responds to questions during a special interview with the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) CEO, Giovanni Dennis, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Tuesday (June 2).
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Ambassador Anderson Ready to Drive Jamaica’s Post-Disaster Reconstruction

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), Ambassador Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, is indicating his suitability and readiness to lead the entity charged with coordinating the next phase of Jamaica’s infrastructure development. Speaking with JIS CEO, Giovanni Dennis at Jamaica House on Tuesday (June 3), in his first interview as head of NaRRA, Ambassador...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects. Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses Wednesday’s (June 3) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
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JSIF’s $27-Billion National Recovery Plan to Impact One Million Jamaicans

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) will invest $27 billion in the Jamaica National Recovery and Resilience Project (JNRRP) over the next five years, bringing benefits to almost one million persons. Under the project, 100 schools will be rehabilitated and eight resilience hubs for critical public services will be built. The announcement was made by Minister without Portfolio in the...
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Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle (seated left), and Permanent Secretaries affix their signatures to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the GeoConnect Multi-Entry Data Governance Framework, at Jamaica House on Tuesday (June 2). The Permanent Secretaries are (from second left) Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett-Templer; Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin; Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams; Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (Acting); and Ministry of Tourism, Jennifer Griffith. Observing the signing are (from left) Acting Principal Director for Housing Management in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Christina Gardner; and Principal Director of the National Spatial Data Management Branch in the Ministry, Alicia Edwards.
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Jamaica’s Disaster Response Capacity Strengthened Through New Data Governance Framework

Jamaica has strengthened its disaster response and recovery capacity for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing GeoConnect, a multi agency data governance framework. GeoConnect provides a single, secure platform that enables ministries and agencies to share, cross reference, and verify damage assessment data in real time. The MoU was signed by Director General of...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the recent National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister.
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Gov’t Strengthening Jamaica’s National Disaster Response Capabilities

The Government continues to strengthen Jamaica’s national disaster response capabilities. Addressing the recent National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, outlined several measures currently being undertaken. “Steps have already been taken to strengthen ODPEM (Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management), including its organisational review, new hires, upgraded posts, staff welfare measures, and...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) view a proposal with city engineer for the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Zacia Chevannes during a tour of West Kingston on May 29. The Government of Jamaica in partnership with the KSAMC are working on plans geared towards creating new housing solutions in Denham Town, Kingston. 
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PHOTOS: Housing Solutions For Denham Town

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, the Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre) view a proposal with city engineer for the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), Zacia Chevannes during a tour of West Kingston on May 29. The Government of Jamaica in partnership with the KSAMC are working on...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 27.
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Prime Minister Holness Urges Hurricane Preparedness

As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season approaches, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to heighten their level of preparedness and take proactive steps to safeguard lives and property. “Preparedness is shared responsibility. Government has its role. But readiness begins in households, communities, farms, schools, clinics, police stations and fire stations. “It also begins in the...
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