The Government will, later this year, be establishing the Institute of Higher Apprenticeships in collaboration with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and industry stakeholders. This was announced by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). “This [institute] will provide advanced vocational certification while participants...

A new park will be developed in Mandeville, Manchester, by the National Housing Trust (NHT) to commemorate its 50th anniversary. This was announced by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 20. “Recognising the profound impact of Emancipation Park (Kingston) and Harmony Park (St....

The Government will be implementing an artificial intelligence (AI) workforce-readiness strategy, following recommendations by the National Artificial Intelligence Task Force. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). The strategy will include integrating AI and coding into the school...

The 20 per cent duty concession, which currently applies to pickup trucks used by farmers, will now be extended to include other mid-sized commercial vehicles typically utilised in farming. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/2026 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). He said that...

The Government’s Special Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Programme represents a strategic initiative to modernise urban infrastructure by integrating road, drainage, sewerage and broadband upgrades. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says this effort aims to enhance public safety and traffic management. He informed that under the programme, work on Grange Lane is 90 per cent complete, with the next...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a $1 billion Solidarity Programme that will provide one-time cash grants of $20,000 to 50,000 vulnerable Jamaicans. To be eligible for the grant, individuals should not be beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH), the Social Pension Programme, National Insurance Scheme (NIS) or the Reverse Income...

Over the next two years, 300 young Jamaicans will be enrolled in an Expanded Apprenticeship Programme in critical industries that urgently need more skilled labour. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives today (March 20), said the industries include construction and the...