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Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, the Honourable Audrey Sewell.
Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, the Honourable Audrey Sewell.

Cabinet Office Moves to Strengthen Performance and Coordination Across Government

The Office of the Cabinet is moving to strengthen policy coordination, implementation and performance monitoring across the Government as the civil service adjusts to the new demands facing the country in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Cabinet Secretary and Head...
Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes, reads to students at the Best Care Special Education School on Read Across Jamaica Day.
Custos Rotulorum for St. Andrew, Hon. Ian Forbes, reads to students at the Best Care Special Education School on Read Across Jamaica Day.

St Andrew Justices of the Peace Association Executives Read To and Treated Students at the Best Care Special Education School
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Observance of National Labour Day 2026
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2026/2027 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).

Major Investments Coming for Montego Bay
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 19).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on Thursday (March 19).

Gov’t to Remove Additional Tuition Fees At HEART/NSTA Trust

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Press Release

His Excellency President Mahama and Vice-Chancellor Beckles to Engage in Special High-Level Reparation Dialogue at The UWI

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, July 31, 2026—The University of the West Indies (The UWI), in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, will host a landmark high-level dialogue on reparation featuring His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, during his official visit to Jamaica. The Special High-Level Reparation Dialogue takes place...
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Health & WellnessPress Release

Health Alert: Travel Caution to Ebola Affected Countries

Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to advise members of the public to review their travel plans and avoid traveling to or transiting through affected countries. Although the WHO assesses the risk...
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Press Release

Jamaica Customs Warns Public of Fraudulent Message Claiming Car Auction Access

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is warning the public to remain vigilant following the circulation of a fraudulent message falsely suggesting insider access to a Customs disposition sale. The message, which is being shared in private communication channels such as WhatsApp, implies that individuals can preview auction listings, select items in advance, and have arrangements made on their behalf. The...
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Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Increase in Income Tax Threshold Now in Effect

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that, effective April 1, 2026, the Income Tax threshold (tax-free amount) was increased to $1,902,360, up from $1,799,376. This adjustment is in keeping with the announcement made by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, the Hon. Fayval Williams, during the 2025 Budget Presentation. At that time, it was outlined that...
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Office of the Prime MinisterPress Release

JSIF Board Reports Record-Breaking Disbursements and Strengthening of Governance Frameworks for Fiscal Year 2024/2025

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund, JSIF recently announced its highest-ever disbursement for the fiscal year 2024 to 2025 totaling JMD$4.11 billion Jamaican Dollars, signaling a period of high performance in project execution. According to an announcement made by Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, “The JSIF during the fiscal year 2024 to 2025 enjoyed a significant growth by performing at its highest...
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