The Government, through agencies such as eLearning Jamaica Company Limited and the Universal Service Fund, has invested $5 billion over the past four years to provide Jamaicans with improved access to technology. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the announcement during his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., on May 13, announced the creation of a National Skills Bank (NSB), an all-encompassing database designed to identify labour shortages and mismatched skillset allocation. “It will effectively guide and redirect workforce planning, forecast future demand for skills and lead the way in creating an upskilling and cross-skilling culture,” Mr. Charles...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is finalising the full implementation framework for the Solidarity Grant. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 13). Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, recently announced that $1 billion has been allocated to provide a...