A total of 14,434 Jamaicans were placed in jobs abroad last year under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Overseas Employment Programme. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione...

The Government will be providing close to $1billion to establish cold storage facilities to benefit farmers across the island this year. The investment is among initiatives to boost agricultural production,...

The Government will be making several policy and legislative changes to streamline procurement, permitting and approvals. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his 2025...

A ceremony to honour the life and legacy of National Hero the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe for his role in the historic Emancipation War of 1831-1832 was held in Catadupa,...

Ninety-six farmworkers, 12 of whom are first-timers, departed Jamaica for Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) on Friday (January 3). They will work in the provinces of Ontario...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the country had several significant achievements in 2024, including a reduction in serious crimes. Dr. Holness said that the strategy of...

The criteria for the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen Competition have been updated to make the annual pageant, a key part of the Emancipation and Independence celebrations, more inclusive. These changes...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (third right), and Deputy Mayor of Kingston and Councillor for the Seivwright Gardens Division, Delroy Williams (second left), serve lunches during the Mayor’s annual...