The Government is exploring the establishment of a data embassy to bolster the protection, resilience, and sovereignty of Jamaica’s digital information in an increasingly technology-driven environment. Trevor Forrest, Senior Advisor to Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, outlined the initiative during a plenary...

The Government is seeking to use artificial intelligence (AI) training as a tool to create new opportunities for vulnerable groups, including at-risk youth, mothers and senior citizens. Trevor Forrest, Senior Advisor to the Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the Government Artificial...

A special meeting of the Cabinet was convened with the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) and multiple government agencies to propose projects for inclusion in NaRRA’s register on Friday (June 19). Among the entities present at AC Hotel in Kingston were National Housing Trust (NHT), Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Jamaica...

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 Resilience Authority (NaRRA). NaRRA was established by the Government to coordinate and accelerate recovery and reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The entity is tasked with mobilising resources, facilitating partnerships and overseeing initiatives...

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is to establish 100 climate-resilient greenhouses across four select parishes as part of its ongoing Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (June 16), Managing Director of the JSIF, Omar Sweeney, said the initiative is designed to help farmers better withstand the impacts of climate-related events. Mr. Sweeney informed...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has hailed the private sector for its resilience and commitment to Jamaica, reiterating the Government’s steadfastness in ensuring an enabling environment for businesses to grow and thrive.  He was addressing the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) 41st annual awards banquet at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on June 11. The event recognised organisations and business leaders that continue to make outstanding contributions to Jamaica's advancement.  Dr. Holness said that the relationship between the Government and the private sector...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has commended the National Housing Trust (NHT) for the rapid insurance payouts after Hurricane Melissa and urged private insurers to accelerate payments to clients in a bid to hasten the nation’s recovery. Speaking at a ceremony in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, on June 4, where 27 serviced lots were officially handed over to...