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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill.

Cooperatives Urged to Leverage Capital for Economic Growth

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has called on cooperatives to leverage the strength of their capital to make a greater contribution to the transformation of Jamaica. He urged them to design products that cater to...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, displays a Labour Day poster while speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, displays a Labour Day poster while speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston.

Minister Grange Urges Strong Turnout for Labour Day Praise and Worship Concert
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), tries her hand at baking a cake with the assistance of student, Judia Walker (second right), during a visit to the Victor Dixon High School in Mandeville, Manchester, on Thursday (May 2). Member of Parliament, Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, looks on. At right, student Kalee Hinds, provides instruction on how to bake the cake.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), tries her hand at baking a cake with the assistance of student, Judia Walker (second right), during a visit to the Victor Dixon High School in Mandeville, Manchester, on Thursday (May 2). Member of Parliament, Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, looks on. At right, student Kalee Hinds, provides instruction on how to bake the cake.

Exciting, High-Paying Careers in STEM – Senator Morris Dixon
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Press Conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew, on Friday (April 25). At left is ETOC Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes.
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Press Conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew, on Friday (April 25). At left is ETOC Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes.

Reading to Be Timetabled for Grades 1-3 Students in Primary Schools
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), examines plans for the renovation of the Santa Cruz Market in St. Elizabeth, being outlined by Deputy Superintendent of Roads and Works, St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Kevin Dunkley (right). Looking on are (from left): Member of Parliament, St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, and Mayor of Black River and Municipal Corporation Chairman, Councillor Richard Solomon.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), examines plans for the renovation of the Santa Cruz Market in St. Elizabeth, being outlined by Deputy Superintendent of Roads and Works, St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Kevin Dunkley (right). Looking on are (from left): Member of Parliament, St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, and Mayor of Black River and Municipal Corporation Chairman, Councillor Richard Solomon.

Santa Cruz Market Undergoing $25M Renovation

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Launch of the Jamaica International Cycling Classic 2025

Cyclists across the world will line the streets of the second city of Montego Bay this weekend for the 4th staging of the Jamaica International Cycling Classic. The 3-day event being held from April 4 to 6, is being hosted by the Simmonds High Velocity Cycling Club and serves as a platform attraction for international cycling teams to participate in...
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Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’Oyen Smith, speaking recently during the sitting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation.
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Parents Urged To Get Children Vaccinated

Medical Officer of Health for St. Thomas, Dr. D’Oyen Smith, is calling on parents to ensure that their children are adequately vaccinated. Speaking recently during the monthly sitting of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Dr. Smith said there have been reports of an increase in measles cases in the Americas. “So, we’re doing our preparations just in case somebody comes...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking in the House of Representative on Tuesday (March 11) as she opens the Budget Debate for financial year 2025/2026.
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Gov’t to Advance Phase II Pensions Reform

Legislation to implement phase II of the private pensions reform process will be prioritised in the 2025/2026 financial year, says Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams. She was speaking at the opening the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (March 11). Phase II, which is also known as the adequacy phase, will...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the ‘Own di Road’ town hall hosted by NCB Capital Markets at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James, on Saturday (March 8).
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Invest in TransJamaican Highway

Jamaicans are being encouraged to take up the 20 per cent shares owned by Government in TransJamaican Highway Limited (TJH). The shares are held through the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC), which has launched a public offering to divest its remaining 20 per cent stake. Priced at $3.60 or US$0.0228 per share, the public offer opened on...
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SAJ pushes for greater gender equity in maritime on International Women’s Day

The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) joins the global community in recognising International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, highlighting the importance of creating a workplace where men and women have equal opportunities to succeed. As the maritime sector continues to evolve, the SAJ is dedicated to ensuring that women are supported, recognised, and given the tools to thrive in the industry. ...
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Former SAJ President Mike Bernard dies

The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Michael George Bernard, a former President of the Association and a distinguished leader in Jamaica’s maritime industry. Bernard, who dedicated more than five decades to the sector, passed away leaving behind a legacy of service, innovation, and leadership.  Bernard began his shipping career in 1971 as...
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4,000 Uncollected Payments for Reverse Income Tax Credit

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that there are currently 4171 uncollected payments being held by remittance agencies for Reverse Income Tax Credit (RITC) disbursements. The Authority is urging individuals who have not yet collected their payments to do so before March 7, 2025, in order to avoid the monies being returned to the Consolidated Fund as required by law....
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