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Digital Content and Channels Strategist at the National Housing Trust, Lee-Ann Morgan.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Prepare for Homeownership

By: Rocheda Bartley, March 11, 2026

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is encouraging Jamaicans to begin preparing for homeownership by strengthening their financial awareness, developing consistent habits and identifying practical strategies to achieve their goals. Digital...

Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (second left), looks on as Principal of Pisgah Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Patricia Scarlett-Forrester, unveils a commemorative plaque marking the institution’s rehabilitation during a handover ceremony on February 26. Applauding (from third left) are Project Engineer from GDM Associates, Jardane Fraser; Regional Director for Region Five in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Susan Nelson-Smith; and Chairman of Pisgah Primary, Pastor Maurice Swaby.

JSIF Hands Over $178m Upgraded Pisgah Primary School in St. Elizabeth

By: Okoye Henry, March 2, 2026

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens attentively to Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon (right), during a meeting held recently at the Office of the Prime Minister.

NIRA Moving to Accelerate Nationwide Expansion of National ID Enrolment

By: Latonya Linton, February 25, 2026

Office of the Prime Minister 3 weeks ago $1.86B to Fund NIDS Implementation in 2026/27 Fiscal Year
By: Chris Patterson, February 25, 2026
Housing 4 weeks ago Refunds No Impact on NHT Loan Portfolio, Cash Flow
By: Rocheda Bartley, February 16, 2026
Throne Speech 2026 4 weeks ago SPEED to Be Accelerated in New Financial Year
By: Ainsworth Morris, February 16, 2026

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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.

1 month ago Office of the Prime Minister

CHASE Funds New Two-Storey Structure for May Pen Infant School

The May Pen Infant School in Clarendon has been transformed into a modern, two-storey structure, with improved amenities to better meet the needs of the institution’s 147 students and staff....

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.

1 month ago HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT to Pay an Additional 10,000 Contribution Refunds by February 9

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...

By: Rocheda Bartley, February 6, 2026

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

1 month ago Office of the Prime Minister

Operations Temporarily Relocated at Ramble, Darliston and Anchovy Post Offices

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,...

By: Rocheda Bartley, January 30, 2026

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador, the Hon. Audrey Marks, addresses the ceremony for the official launch of the implementation of the flexible work arrangement in the public sector at Jamaica House, St. Andrew, on January 29.

1 month ago Finance & Public ServiceInnovationLabourOffice of the Prime MinisterSocial Security

Government Launches Public Sector Flexible Work Arrangement

The Government has officially launched the implementation of flexible work arrangements within the public sector, starting on a phased basis on February 2, 2026, with staggered working hours. The staggered...

By: Chris Patterson, January 30, 2026

Postmaster General, Post and Telecommunications Department, Lincoln Allen, greets Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, during the official launch of the Department's staff empowerment programme at the Central Sorting Office on South Camp Road in Kingston on Tuesday (January 27).

2 months ago Office of the Prime MinisterSkillsTelecommunicationsVision 2030

Over 300 Jamaica Post Employees to Benefit from Empowerment Programme with HEART/NSTA Trust

More than 300 employees of Jamaica Post will benefit from a staff empowerment programme being implemented in partnership with the HEART/NSTA Trust. Through the partnership, employees will be trained, assessed,...

By: Chris Patterson, January 28, 2026

2 months ago Health & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Percy Junor Hospital Receives Donation of Supplies

The Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester has received a donation of items, which will enhance patient care, operational efficiency and overall staff/visitor experience. The items, which include a Starlink satellite...

By: Garfield L. Angus, January 19, 2026

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service Think tank.

2 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaicans Urged to Build Back Better to Strengthen Earthquake Resilience

As Jamaica continues recovery efforts following the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is urging Jamaicans to rebuild in a way that strengthens...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, January 16, 2026

Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks (right), receives the prestigious 2026 Golden Heart Award from Tree of Life Foundation Founder and President, Amanda Schumacher, during the organisation’s awards ceremony, held on January 11 at the renowned Breakers Palm Beach Resort in Florida.

2 months ago Office of the Prime Minister

Minister Audrey Marks Receives 2026 Golden Heart Award

Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, was among nine ambassadors worldwide honoured with the 2026 Golden...

By: Embassy of Jamaica, Washington, D.C., January 15, 2026

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Operations Temporarily Relocated at Ramble, Darliston and Anchovy Post Offices

Government Launches Public Sector Flexible Work Arrangement

Over 300 Jamaica Post Employees to Benefit from Empowerment Programme with HEART/NSTA Trust

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