The Ministry of National Security acknowledges reports of bomb threats received via email by several Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies. These threats are noted and are being taken seriously. The Ministry has alerted the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) and all elements of the security forces are actively...

The Governor General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt. J, will dissolve the Parliament of Jamaica on Friday, August 15, 2025, by proclamation issued on the advice of the Prime Minister. This follows the announcement by the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Dr. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, that...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI) wishes to announce further adjustments to the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. Following extensive consultations with key education stakeholders, including the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), the National Parent Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ), and the Electoral Office...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade joins the myriad friends, family, associates and well-wishers, in expressing deep sadness and profound regret at the passing of Honourable Don Wehby, OJ, CD, on 26th July 2025. Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, described Mr. Wehby...

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of the Honourable Don Wehby, OJ, CD, former Senator, Cabinet Minister, and Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy Limited, who passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. “We mourn the passing of a respected former government Senator and a visionary leader whose influence spanned both public service and...

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that Mr Don Wehby made an immeasurable contribution to varying aspects of National life. Minister Grange’s comment follows Mr Wehby death last evening at 62. Minister Grange says, “Don Wehby's visionary leadership and strategic insight doubled the size Grace Kennedy and through the company’s legendary support...

Commencing Saturday, July 26, 2025, Charlton Avenue in Kingston will be closed to vehicular traffic. The closure which will be in effect for five (5) weeks is to facilitate the rehabilitation of the roadway. No through traffic will be allowed but single lane access will be maintained for persons who reside on the corridor or who have business there. Manager...