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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.

NHT to Build One-Bedroom Apartments as Starter Homes with Buy-Back Clause

By: Chris Patterson, March 22, 2024

The National Housing Trust (NHT) will develop one-bedroom apartment complexes, particularly within or near urban centres, as starter homes. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement while...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks in the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives, on March 21.

Additional $1 Billion Allocated for Rural Water Systems

By: Rochelle Williams, March 22, 2024

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 21).

National Minimum Wage Increases to $15,000 per Week June 1

By: Latonya Linton, March 22, 2024

Finance & Public Service 5 months ago STATIN Utilising Global Statistical Best Practices to Address Census Challenges
By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon
Science 5 months ago Teachers Encouraged to Use SRC’s Online Resources
By: Rocheda Bartley
Finance & Public Service 5 months ago PIOJ Launches National Poverty Reduction Toolkit
By: Judana Murphy

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India’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Rungsung Masakui.

5 months ago CultureForeign Affairs

Holi Festival to Be Celebrated on Sunday, March 24

Jamaicans and Indian nationals will celebrate Holi Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Old Hope Road, Kingston 7, on Sunday, March 24. Holi is an annual Hindu Festival of Colours,...

By: E. Hartman Reckord

Minister of State in the Labour and Social Security Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, addresses the International Social Care Services Social Work Conference, held on March 19 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

5 months ago LabourSocial SecurityVision 2030

State Minister Emphasises Important Role of Professional Social Workers

The role of professional social workers is crucial as Jamaica strides along the path towards attaining its goals under Vision 2030, says Minister of State in the Labour and Social...

By: Garfield L. Angus

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate/Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CSEC/CAPE) National Bursary Programme handover ceremony held on March 20 at the NCB Wellness and Recreation Centre in Kingston.

5 months ago EducationYouth

Education Minister Hails NCB Foundation for Supporting Students Sitting Exams

Minister of Education and Youth, the Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the NCB Foundation for its support to the education sector through its annual bursary programme. “I am very pleased...

By: Rochelle Williams

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his contribution to the 2024/25 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on March 21.

5 months ago Budget 2024/2025Office of the Prime MinisterYouth

HEART/NSTA Trade Graduates to Receive Tool Grants

Commencing April 1, successful graduates of level 4 trade programmes at the HEART/NSTA Trust, will receive a grant of $50,000 to help them acquire the tools of their trade. Graduates...

By: Judana Murphy

5 months ago Budget 2024/2025Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister

CARE Programme to Reach Unattached Youth

The HEART/NSTA Trust will this year launch the Community Action for Rewarding Engagement (CARE) Initiative, aimed at reaching young people who are unemployed or not enrolled in a training programme....

By: Judana Murphy

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (seated right); and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, (seated second right), listen as South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Her Excellency Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, addresses students and officials of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), during a visit to the Centre’s headquarters in Kingston on Thursday (March 21). Also at the head table is Chair, WCJF Board of Directors, Debby-Ann Brown Salmon.

5 months ago Foreign AffairsGender Affairs

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Hails Women’s Centre Programme

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Her Excellency Dr. Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, has commended the Government’s support for teenage mothers through the Women’s...

By: E. Hartman Reckord

5 months ago Budget 2024/2025

US$2 Million for Fantasy Beach Park Development in St. Ann

The Government is investing US$2 million in the development of the Fantasy Beach Park in Priory, St. Ann. The project will be undertaken over the next 18 months, through support...

By: Latonya Linton

5 months ago Budget 2024/2025ParliamentPrime MinisterTourism

TEF Provides $500 Million to Fund Social Housing for Tourism Workers

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), under a partnership with the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), will provide $500 million to fund housing for tourism workers who live in substandard conditions....

By: Chris Patterson

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NHT to Build One-Bedroom Apartments as Starter Homes with Buy-Back Clause

Additional $1 Billion Allocated for Rural Water Systems

National Minimum Wage Increases to $15,000 per Week June 1

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Holi Festival to Be Celebrated on Sunday, March 24

State Minister Emphasises Important Role of Professional Social Workers

Education Minister Hails NCB Foundation for Supporting Students Sitting Exams

HEART/NSTA Trade Graduates to Receive Tool Grants

CARE Programme to Reach Unattached Youth

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Hails Women’s Centre Programme

US$2 Million for Fantasy Beach Park Development in St. Ann

TEF Provides $500 Million to Fund Social Housing for Tourism Workers

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