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Director, Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson.

MET Service Explains Weather Forecasts

By: Donique Weston, August 12, 2025

In response to public concern about the accuracy of weather predictions from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Director, Evan Thompson, has indicated that misunderstandings of forecasting terminology, rather than errors...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie

Minister of Local Government Leads Effort to Modernise Markets Across Jamaica

By: Britney Stevens, August 12, 2025

Member of the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA), Loris Foreman (right), shares a photo opportunity with some of the students who received donation of school supplies, scholarships and cash grants, during a recent outreach event held at the Old Harbour Primary School in St. Catherine.

Old Harbour Students Receive Back-to-School Support

By: Garfield L. Angus, August 12, 2025

Local Government 1 month ago Jamaica Ready to Deal with Major Storms
By: Donique Weston, August 12, 2025
Tourism 1 month ago PM Breaks Ground for US$700-Million Resort in St. James
By: Okoye Henry, August 12, 2025
Press Release 1 month ago Administrative Activities September 1, Schools Closed September 2 and 3
By: Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI), August 12, 2025

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Member of Parliament for Portland Western, Daryl Vaz, tour the stalls during the recent opening of the Buff Bay Market in Portland.

1 month ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Rebuilt Market Opens in Buff Bay

Vendors and residents in Buff Bay, Portland, now have a modern, fully rebuilt market that has improved facilities, is safer and offers expanded opportunities for commerce in the town. The...

By: Britney Stevens, August 12, 2025

Regional Director of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Bent (centre) tests a microphone donated by the In-Service Department of the Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth on August 5. The microphone was among several items donated to the hospital by the Department, including blood pressure testing machines, a public-address system, two lecterns and a mural. Displaying some of the items (from left) are Nurse Manager with responsibility for the In-service Education Department, Dorcia Brown-Lyle, and Chief Executive Officer at the hospital, Diana Brown-Miller.

1 month ago Health & Wellness

Black River Hospital Gets Donation from In-Service Education Department

The In-service Education Department at the Black River Hospital has donated medical equipment and supplies valued at more than $1 million to the facility. The items, which were handed over...

By: Serena Grant, August 12, 2025

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn.

1 month ago JusticeYouth

DPP Wants Educators to Help Address Issue of Work Ethics

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, has urged educators to help change the growing culture of little regard for work ethics, by discussing the issue with students. The DPP...

By: Garfield L. Angus, August 12, 2025

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left), with Robert Davis in a Captain America costume at the AnimeCom Fest 2025, held at the National Arena in Kingston on August 10. AnimeCom Fest is Jamaica’s premier convention celebrating animation, cosplay, comics, gaming, film, K-pop, content creation, and cultural diversity. It brings together fans, creators, and industry professionals, while inspiring creativity and innovation among Jamaica’s youth. TEF’s sponsorship reflects its commitment to expanding Jamaica’s cultural and entertainment tourism offerings, creating new economic opportunities, and strengthening the link between tourism and the island’s growing creative industries.

1 month ago Tourism

PHOTO: Dr. Carey Wallace at AnimeCom Fest 2025

Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (left), with Robert Davis in a Captain America costume at the AnimeCom Fest 2025, held at the National Arena...

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Rt’d) Antony Anderson, addresses the large gathering at the ‘Old Time Fair’ in celebration of Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence held at the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheatre in Florida on August 2.

1 month ago CultureForeign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Ambassador Anderson Celebrates Independence with Jamaicans in South Florida

South Florida pulsed with the unmistakable energy of Jamaica as members of the diaspora celebrated the island’s 63rd anniversary of Independence from August 2 to 3. Ambassador to the United...

By: Jamaican Embassy, Washington DC, August 11, 2025

Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington, addresses a recent press conference held at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Auditorium in New Kingston.

1 month ago Transport

Full Roll Out of Rural Express Service by End of August

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will roll out its new Rural Express service to the townships of Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Negril, and Port Antonio by the end of...

By: Rochelle Williams, August 11, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

1 month ago Office of the Prime Minister

September 3 is General Election

Jamaicans will go to the polls on Wednesday, September 3, for the 2025 General Election. Nomination Day is Monday, August 18. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made...

By: Tracey Chin Loy, August 11, 2025

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Greene, addresses the official ceremony for the adoption of the Hopewell Health Centre in Hopewell, Hanover, on Friday (August 8).

1 month ago Health & Wellness

Hopewell Health Centre Adopted By Tryall Fund

The Hopewell Health Centre in Hanover, on Friday (August 8) became the 58th facility to be adopted under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ (MOHW) Adopt-a-Clinic programme. The health centre...

By: Okoye Henry, August 10, 2025