An energy policy, aimed at standardising the storage of technology, is now in the conception phase. The Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport is developing the policy, which will...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is reporting an uptick in diverse fisheries production out-turns, including for sea cucumber and sea moss. Principal Director of the NFA’s Capture Fisheries Division, Stephen...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has introduced a pilot programme for the employment of capable persons with disabilities in the Overseas Employment Programme. This initiative involves partnering with...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is reminding Jamaicans of the importance of preparing for what is expected to be an active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on...

A Bill to amend Section 61 of the Constitution of Jamaica to provide for new Words of Enactment, was passed in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 28). Minister...

More than 1,300 Jamaicans benefited under the Government’s Social Intervention Programme in 2023. They included 423 youth who received education grants totalling approximately $50.9 million and another 367 who were...

More than 6,000 persons with disabilities benefited from training, assistive devices, and economic empowerment grants, during Financial Year 2023/24. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon....

Jamaica is moving ahead with the establishment of the country’s first unemployment insurance scheme. Details of the proposed model, governance, management, and investment strategy will be submitted to Cabinet for...