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Principal of May Pen Infant School, Kim-Cay Brown (second left), and Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams (right), point to the plaque commemorating the $139-million renovation and expansion of the May Pen Infant School in Clarendon, undertaken by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, at the official handover of the project on Tuesday (February 10). Joining them (from left) are Director of Regional Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Barrington Richardson; Chief Executive Officer of the CHASE Fund, W. Billy Heaven; and Chairman of the CHASE Fund, Omar Frith.
Principal of May Pen Infant School, Kim-Cay Brown (second left), and Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams (right), point to the plaque commemorating the $139-million renovation and expansion of the May Pen Infant School in Clarendon, undertaken by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, at the official handover of the project on Tuesday (February 10). Joining them (from left) are Director of Regional Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Barrington Richardson; Chief Executive Officer of the CHASE Fund, W. Billy Heaven; and Chairman of the CHASE Fund, Omar Frith.
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CHASE Funds New Two-Storey Structure for May Pen Infant School

By: Garfield L. Angus, February 12, 2026
Supervisor for the Contributions, Refunds, Payments and Monitoring Unit, National Housing Trust (NHT), Cameo Simmons Thomas, addresses a JIS Think Tank on February 5.
Supervisor for the Contributions, Refunds, Payments and Monitoring Unit, National Housing Trust (NHT), Cameo Simmons Thomas, addresses a JIS Think Tank on February 5.

NHT to Pay an Additional 10,000 Contribution Refunds by February 9
By: Rocheda Bartley, February 6, 2026

An additional 10,000 National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors are set to receive their contribution refund for the year 2018 by Monday (February 9). Supervisor for the Contributions, Refunds, Payments and...

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Senior Director of Corporate Services at Jamaica Post, Carol Saunders Hammond.
Senior Director of Corporate Services at Jamaica Post, Carol Saunders Hammond.

Operations Temporarily Relocated at Ramble, Darliston and Anchovy Post Offices
By: Rocheda Bartley, January 30, 2026

Jamaica Post is advising customers of the temporary relocation of operations at the Ramble, Darliston and Anchovy Post Offices, following damage sustained during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Senior Director,...

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Government of Jamaica

In Jamaica, the system of governance is a constitutional monarchy or limited monarchy under which The Queen, represented by a Governor-General, is head of state.

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Government Profiles

His Excellency, The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J, Governor-General

Sir Patrick Allen

His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Linton Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J was appointed Governor-General of Jamaica on 26th February 2009. Born in Fruitful Vale Portland on 7th February 1951, His Excellency received his early education at the Fruitful...

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Andrew Michael Holness

Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness was first elected as Member of Parliament (MP) to represent the Constituency of West Central St. Andrew in 1997, at the age of 25. Now in his fourth consecutive term as MP, Mr....

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Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, MP.

Mark Golding

Leader of the Opposition Mr. Mark Golding is an attorney-at-law, specialising in the areas of corporate finance, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. He has been lead counsel in many public and private sector issues of domestic and international debt...

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The Opposition

Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Planning and the Public Service, Julian Robinson, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 14).
Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Planning and the Public Service, Julian Robinson, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 14).
Parliament

Opposition Spokesman Proposes Incorporating Character Education in Schools

By: Latonya Linton, March 17, 2024
Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, shows his inked right index finger as he casts his ballot in the 2024 Local Government Elections at the polling station located on Dillsbury Avenue, Jack's Hill, on February 26.
Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, shows his inked right index finger as he casts his ballot in the 2024 Local Government Elections at the polling station located on Dillsbury Avenue, Jack's Hill, on February 26.

PHOTOS: Mark Golding Votes
By: Latonya Linton, March 17, 2024

Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding, shows his inked right index finger as he casts his ballot in the 2024 Local Government Elections at the polling station located on Dillsbury Avenue, Jack's Hill, on February 26.

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President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame (right), engages Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (centre), and Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Lisa Hanna (left), during a courtesy call on the Opposition Leader, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, St. Andrew, today (April 14). President Kagame is on the island for a three-day State visit from April 13 to 15.
President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame (right), engages Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (centre), and Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Lisa Hanna (left), during a courtesy call on the Opposition Leader, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, St. Andrew, today (April 14). President Kagame is on the island for a three-day State visit from April 13 to 15.

PHOTOS: President Paul Kagame Meets Leader Of The Opposition, Mark Golding
By: Latonya Linton, March 17, 2024

President of the Republic of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame (right), engages Leader of the Opposition, Mark Golding (centre), and Opposition Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Lisa Hanna (left), during a courtesy call on the Opposition Leader, at...

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Government Ministries

Ministry of

Office of the Cabinet

  • Minister:
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Office of the Prime Minister

Agencies Departments - OPM Access to Information Unit Broadcasting Commission Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Culture, Health, Arts, Sports & Education (CHASE) Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Jamaica Archives and Records Department Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Integrity Commission3...

  • Minister: Dr. the Most Honourable
    Andrew Michael Holness ON, PC, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: CD, JP. Rocky Meade CD, JP.
Ministry of

Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MoAF) has been charged with the responsibility of driving the integration of the production of primary agricultural produce along all the stages of the supply chain through to value added and facilitating full commercialization...

  • Minister: Hon.
    Floyd Green MP
  • Permanent Secretary: JP Dermon Luke Spence JP
Ministry of

Education, Skills, Youth and Information

The Ministry of Education (MoE) is the government entity responsible for the management and administration of public education in Jamaica. The Ministry of Education was first established in 1953, as the Ministry of Education and Social Welfare. Currently, the MoE...

  • Minister: Senator Dr. the Hon.
    Dana Morris Dixon
  • Permanent Secretary: JP Kasan Troupe JP
Ministry of

Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Overview The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MOJCA) is the lead administrator of justice in Jamaica, which includes overseeing the implementation of laws, offering justice services such as legal aid, victim support, expungement of criminal records and marriage licensing...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Delroy Chuck KC, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane
Ministry of

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport

Agencies Departments Bureau of Gender Affairs Cinematograph Authority Entertainment Board Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) (including African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank/Liberty Hall, Junior Centres, Museums of History and Ethnography, National Gallery of Jamaica, National Library of Jamaica, National History...

  • Minister: Hon.
    Olivia Grange OJ, CD, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Mr. Denzil Thorpe
Ministry of

Tourism

The Ministry of Tourism is responsible for the management and promotion of Jamaica’s tourism product. The ministry has adopted the “New Tourism” approach to its long-term vision which will see a government entity that is more adaptable to the ever-changing...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Edmund Bartlett OJ, CD, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: JP. Jennifer Griffith, JP.
Ministry of

Transport, Telecommunications and Energy

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, (MSET) was created in March 2016. It is comprised of the former Ministry of Science, Technology and Energy (MSET), with the exception of the Mining portfolio, which upon change of political administration was...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Daryl Vaz MP
  • Permanent Secretary: CD, JP Carol Palmer, CD, JP
Ministry of

National Security and Peace

The Ministry of National Security and Peace's main responsibility is to contribute towards creating a safe and secure Jamaica by the effective enforcement of law, order and maintenance of secure borders. The Ministry of National Security (MNS) was established as...

  • Minister: Hon. Dr.
    Horace Chang OJ, CD, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe
Ministry of

Local Government and Community Development

Vision: The premier government organisation in the Caribbean that facilitates the development of communities that can deliver sustainable first world services through modern, participatory, autonomous and adaptive systems, for the benefit of all citizens. Mission: To provide a sound policy,...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Desmond McKenzie CD, MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Marsha Henry-Martin
Ministry of

Labour and Social Security

The vision of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security is to contribute to national development through the provision of efficient and effective labour and social security services within the context of a globalised economy. The ministry is also mandated...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Pearnel Charles Jr. MP
  • Permanent Secretary: Dione Jennings
Ministry of

Industry, Investment and Commerce

The Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders...

  • Minister: Senator the Honourable
    Aubyn Hill
  • Permanent Secretary: Sancia Bennett Templer
Ministry of

Health and Wellness

The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) is the pre-eminent Government organization whose mandate is “To ensure the provision of quality health services and to promote healthy lifestyles and environmental practices”. The Ministry, together with its Regional Health Authorities (RHAs),...

  • Minister: Dr. the Honourable
    Christopher Tufton MP
  • Permanent Secretary: OD, JP Errol Greene OD, JP
Ministry of

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is responsible for the implementation of Jamaica’s foreign policy, the management of Jamaica’s international relations and the promotion of its interests overseas. The Ministry is committed to promoting friendship and cooperation between...

  • Minister: Senator The Honourable
    Kamina Johnson Smith
  • Permanent Secretary: CD Sheila Sealy Monteith CD
Ministry of

Finance and the Public Service

The Ministry of Finance and Public Service has overall responsibility for developing the Government’s fiscal and economic policy framework. The ministry is also responsible for collecting and allocating public revenues and playing an important role in the socio-economic development of the...

  • Minister: The Honourable
    Fayval Williams MP
  • Permanent Secretary: CD Darlene Morrison CD

The Governor General

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech titled ‘Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity’ during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/2027 Financial Year at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech titled ‘Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity’ during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/2027 Financial Year at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).
Tourism

Government Targets Eight Million Visitors and Us$10 Billion in Earnings by 2030

By: VANESSA JAMES, February 14, 2026
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the guard of honour during the 2026/2027 ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, inspects the guard of honour during the 2026/2027 ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

226 Primary-care Facilities to Be Rehabilitated
By: GAFIELD L. ANGUS, February 14, 2026

A total of 226 primary-care facilities are slated for rehabilitation and modernisation in the new financial year. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, made the announcement while...

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech titled ‘Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity’ during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/2027 Financial Year at Gordon House on February 12.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech titled ‘Building Forward: Enhancing Resilience, Expanding Opportunity’ during the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/2027 Financial Year at Gordon House on February 12.

G-G Outlines Post-hurricane Melissa Strategy for Agriculture Sector
By: VANESSA JAMES, February 14, 2026

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has listed priority areas of focus for the 2026-2027 financial year, to boost the sector’s resilience after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation. These included advancing...

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Useful Information

Official Visits

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), provides an update on bilateral discussions held with United States (US) Secretary of State, Hon. Marco Rubio, during a joint press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednsday (March 26).
March 27, 2025

Rapid Expansion of Haitian Police Needed – PM

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Speeches

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen.
December 25, 2025

Christmas Day Address To The Nation His Excellency The Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J Governor-General

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