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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses Heads of Jamaica’s diplomatic and consular missions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (February 11). He is flanked by Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge.

PM Urges Diplomats to Forge Partnerships for National Reconstruction Under NaRRA

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged Jamaica’s Heads of Mission to mobilise partnerships aligned with national reconstruction priorities, which will be spearheaded by the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). “Each Mission should identify at least...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.

Over $17 Billion in Capital Projects for JCF

Founder of United States-based diaspora charity, the Pollyanna Project, Donna-Moore Stewart (right), presents gift bags to Corporal Lorraine Hylton of the Lacovia Police Station (left), while Constable Courtney Berlin, shares the moment. The recent presentation, at the police station in St. Elizabeth, was in recognition of the service of the law officers to their communities, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Lacovia Police Rewarded for Service to Community

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes a point while speaking in the House of Representatives on February 3.

House Passes Legislation to Strengthen Cybercrime Framework

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the letter of intent signing ceremony for the subsea cable project, at Jamaica House, on February 3.

3 months ago National Security and Peace

Peace is the Next Stage of Security Strategy – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reiterated the Government focus on attaining peace as the next stage of the national security strategy. “There is no doubt that on the issue of keeping Jamaica safe and secure, Government policy is working. This is beyond debate. The statistics are there and we are now moving to the next phase...

Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, speaks during the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) 10th Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

3 months ago Finance & Public ServiceNational Security and Peace

Corrections Commissioner Links Reintegration to National Development

Commissioner of Corrections, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, has emphasised the link between national development and the effective reintegration of persons released from custodial sentences, noting that incarceration alone does not guarantee behavioural change. Speaking during the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) 10th Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston,...

Inspector Donald Burke of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Bath Division, speaks at a community forum at the Bath Primary School in St. Thomas, on January 28.

3 months ago National Security and Peace

Police Assure That Bath Area in St. Thomas is Safe

Responding to public discourse about the safety of Bath in St. Thomas and the popular Bath Fountain attraction, the police in the division are assuring the public that the area is safe. Inspector Donald Burke, speaking to residents at a community forum at the Bath Primary School on January 28, said: “I would have seen headlines like ‘Extortion in Bath’,...

3 months ago Cybersecurity

Harsher Penalties for Offences Targeting Minors

The 2026 Cybercrimes (Amendment Act) will enhance legal safeguards for children by imposing stricter penalties on cyber offences targeting minors. Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, on Wednesday (January 28), Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley,...

3 months ago Cybersecurity

Persons Who Knowingly Allow Properties to Be Used to Facilitate Cybercrime Activities Beware

The Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2026 proposes new measures to hold persons accountable for knowingly allowing their properties to be used to facilitate cybercrime activities. Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister...

Commissioner of Corrections at the Department of Correctional Services, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, addresses day two of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) 10th Best Practice Symposium for Social and Community Renewal, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on January 28.

3 months ago National Security and Peace

DCS Upgrading Key Institutional Spaces to Raise Standard of Care and Rehabilitation

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has been investing in the renovation and upgrading of key institutional spaces, as part of its drive to raise the standard of care and rehabilitation provided to offender clients. This was stated by Commissioner of Corrections at the DCS, Brigadier (Ret’d) Radgh Mason, while addressing day two of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)...

3 months ago CybersecurityParliament

House Opens Debate on Cybercrime Bill to Bolster Child Protection and Law Enforcement

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (January 27), commenced the debate on legislation to strengthen Jamaica’s cybercrime framework, providing stronger protection for children and sharper tools for law enforcement and prosecutors. The Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act was piloted by Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew...