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Manager of Marketing and Communications at the Agro-Investment Corporation AIC, Alecia Brown-Forbes.
Manager of Marketing and Communications at the Agro-Investment Corporation AIC, Alecia Brown-Forbes.

300 Wambugu Apple Seedlings to Be Introduced to Agro Parks

The Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC) is advancing its mandate to boost local crop production with the introduction of 300 Wambugu apple seedlings to its agro parks. The initiative, which involves collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, aims to...
The Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade building, in downtown Kingston, was lit up by the traditional blue lights in observance of World Maritime Day 2025 on September 25. The Maritime Authority of Jamaica hosted its annual Illuminating Ceremony and Cocktail Reception at the Ministry, in downtown Kingston. World Maritime Day was celebrated under the theme: ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’.
The Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade building, in downtown Kingston, was lit up by the traditional blue lights in observance of World Maritime Day 2025 on September 25. The Maritime Authority of Jamaica hosted its annual Illuminating Ceremony and Cocktail Reception at the Ministry, in downtown Kingston. World Maritime Day was celebrated under the theme: ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’.

Transport Minister Outlines Jamaica’s Active Role in IMO
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and his wife and Member of Parliament elect, St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, wave to attendees at the Prime Minister’s swearing in ceremony at King’s House, on September 16.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and his wife and Member of Parliament elect, St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, wave to attendees at the Prime Minister’s swearing in ceremony at King’s House, on September 16.

Administration Remains Resolute on Building Transformative Education System – PM
Principal of Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James, Garvin Atkinson.
Principal of Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James, Garvin Atkinson.

Principal Lauds Value of PEP Exam
Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, National Water Commission (NWC), Delano Williams.
Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, National Water Commission (NWC), Delano Williams.

NWC Urges Proper Waste Disposal to Prevent Sewer Blockages

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Jamaicans Encouraged to Register for CTU ICT Week

Jamaicans are being encouraged to register for Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) ICT Week 2025, which kicks off on September 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston. Persons are encouraged to do so quickly, as spaces are limited. CTU ICT Week 2025 is being staged by the Government under the patronage of the Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy,...
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Select Tax Offices Continue to Open Saturdays

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) continues its weekly Saturday operations, with select Tax Offices opening on select Saturdays to provide greater convenience for taxpayers. TAJ is reminding and encouraging taxpayers to take advantage of the Services available on Saturdays. The following Tax Offices will continue to operate on select Saturdays between the hours of 10:00 am – 2:00 pm:  Kingston...
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Negril Post Office Update: Partial Postal Services to be Restored

The Post and Telecommunications Department (PTD) wishes to update the public on ongoing efforts to restore full postal services to Negril, Westmoreland, following the temporary relocation of operations to the Little London and Sheffield Post Offices on July 23, 2024. The closure of the Negril Post Office was necessitated by urgent health and safety concerns arising from the building’s long-term...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), in discussion with Head of the Technical Assistant Services, Jamaica Productivity Centre, Jonathan Issacs, and student, University of the West Indies, Zerese Williams, about the toolkit for student productivity, during a productivity forum and toolkit launch at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on August 14.
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JPC Unveils Toolkits to Advance Productivity

The Jamaica Productivity Centre (JPC) has unveiled three toolkits as part of efforts to further promote and facilitate productivity improvements in the country. The toolkits, which are tailored for students, government services and businesses to assess and improve their productivity in a measurable, user-friendly way, were launched at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on August 14. In...
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TAJ Sees 10% of eMVRCs Being Done Online in First 10 Days

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is seeing a positive response to the number of persons using its online platform to renew the registration for their private motor vehicle during the first 10 days of the roll out of the new electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (eMVRC). Since the July 21, 2025 introduction of the eMVRC, a total of 23,466 transactions have...
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Primary Healthcare Is Bedrock of Community Health – Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is reiterating his call for Jamaicans to utilise health centres when seeking care within the public health system. “Primary healthcare is the bedrock of community health. It’s not only about prevention but also offering curative services at the community level,” the Minister said. In an interview with JIS News, Dr....
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