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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 in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, was among nine ambassadors worldwide honoured with the 2026 Golden Heart Award by the Tree of Life Foundation International at...

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.

Government Allocates $10 Billion for Reconstruction Grants

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).

ODPEM to Observe Earthquake Awareness Week, January 11-17

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

2 months ago Office of the Prime Minister

PHOTOS: Kiddies Treat Black River

2 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

3 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...

3 months ago Office of the Prime MinisterPress Release

Update on Outbound Mail Deliveries and Current Service Limitations

Jamaica Post wishes to reassure the public that outbound mail services remain active. However, like many postal administrations globally, we continue to experience temporary restrictions affecting some destinations due to flight shortages, airline capacity constraints, and international policy changes. We also take note of the recent Gleaner article and welcome the opportunity to provide additional clarity. We understand the impact...

Assistant General Manager in charge of Engineering and Contract Monitoring at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Alex Bernard, gives remarks during the opening ceremony for the Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on November 28.

3 months ago HousingNational SecurityOffice of the Prime Minister

Upgraded Little London Police Station a Symbol of Resilience – NHT

Assistant General Manager for Engineering and Contract Monitoring at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Alex Bernard, says the opening of the upgraded Little London Police Station stands as a powerful symbol of renewal, resilience, and Jamaica’s shared responsibility to rebuild. Speaking at the official opening ceremony for the facility in Westmoreland on November 28, Mr. Bernard said that the occasion...