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Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation, and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks, who is also Member of Parliament for Manchester North Eastern, presents a Starlink unit to Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at the Percy Junor Hospital, Dr. Carlos Wilson (second left), and Chief Executive Officer, Carlton Nichols (second right). Occasion was the handover of several items at the hospital on Friday (January 16), which will also benefit the adjoining Spalding Health Centre. Looking on is Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Stern.

Percy Junor Hospital Receives Donation of Supplies

The Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester has received a donation of items, which will enhance patient care, operational efficiency and overall staff/visitor experience. The items, which include a Starlink satellite unit, a generator, two water cooler dispensers and care packages,...

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service Think tank.

Jamaicans Urged to Build Back Better to Strengthen Earthquake Resilience

Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks (right), receives the prestigious 2026 Golden Heart Award from Tree of Life Foundation Founder and President, Amanda Schumacher, during the organisation’s awards ceremony, held on January 11 at the renowned Breakers Palm Beach Resort in Florida.

Minister Audrey Marks Receives 2026 Golden Heart Award

Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the post-Cabinet press briefing held January 14 at Jamaica House.

Jamaicans Warned Not to Overshare Personal Information Online

Scientific Officer, Earthquake Unit (EQU), Karleen Black, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank focused on Earthquake Awareness.

Jamaicans Urged to Keep Emergency Kits Ready Year-Round

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), in a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Office of the Cabinet, and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), on January 8, at the Office of the Prime Minister.

2 weeks ago Office of the Prime Minister

Government Allocates $10 Billion for Reconstruction Grants

The Government has allocated $10 billion for reconstruction grants, which will be distributed to householders whose homes were damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa on October 28 last year. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure following a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Office of the Cabinet, and the...

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, outlines activities for Earthquake Awareness Week, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (January 6).

2 weeks ago Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

ODPEM to Observe Earthquake Awareness Week, January 11-17

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will observe Earthquake Awareness Week from January 11 to 17, under the theme ‘Resilient Jamaica: We Weather the Storm and Brace for the Shake’. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (January 6), ODPEM Director General, Commander Alvin Gayle, noted that the theme reflects Jamaica’s recent experience...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, hands out gifts to children in Black River, during the Kiddies Treat segment of the Urban Development Corporation

3 weeks ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Kiddies Treat Black River

3 weeks ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: UDC Kiddies Treat in Negril, Westmoreland

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.

1 month ago Finance & Public ServiceHurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime MinisterSocial Security

Gov’t to Transition Hurricane Melissa Relief to Voucher System by Early New Year

The Government is moving to transition its post-Hurricane Melissa relief efforts from physical distribution to a voucher system by early in the New Year. Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade, disclosed this during Wednesday’s (December 10) sitting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee of Parliament. He explained that, following the passage...

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.

1 month ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime Minister

Work in Progress on Details of NaRRA

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade, says details of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) are still being worked on. Dr. Meade made the disclosure on Wednesday (December 10), during a sitting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) of Parliament. “The idea is to have a body with special...

Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

2 months ago HousingHurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT Introduces More Flexible Verification Measures for Hurricane Melissa Relief

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has expanded the range of documents it will accept to verify identity and property ownership for persons seeking assistance under its Hurricane Melissa relief initiatives. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, noted that, in addition to traditional proof, the NHT will now accept property tax records, land diagrams, and notarised...