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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer, delivers remarks during the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) launch of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Accessibility Standards. The event took place at the BSJ Multipurpose Facility in Kingston on Wednesday (February 25).

BSJ Launches Jamaica’s First ICT Accessibility Standards

By: Donique Weston, February 26, 2026

The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has launched the nation’s first suite of information and communications technology (ICT) Accessibility Standards, designed to promote inclusive and equitable access to digital information...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Entities Operating in Jamaica Urged to Ensure Supply Chains Are Free from Child Labour

By: Judith A. Hunter, February 23, 2026

PIOJ Launches Vision 2030 ‘Love Jamaica’ Essay Competition

By: Judana Murphy, February 17, 2026

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By: Judana Murphy, February 17, 2026
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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), and Manager of the Ecosystems Management Branch at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Monique Curtis, participate in a recent JIS Think Tank.

1 month ago EnvironmentVision 2030

Protection of Wetlands Linked to Long-Term Development Goals

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the protection of wetlands is critical to achieving the country’s long-term development goals under Vision 2030. Speaking at a...

By: Sherika Williams, February 2, 2026

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses the official commissioning of a 500-kilowatt emergency mobile power generation unit in Darliston, Westmoreland, on Sunday (January 25).

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NWC Restores 95 Per Cent of Water Supply After Hurricane Melissa

The National Water Commission (NWC) has restored 95.2 per cent of water supply to customers, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon....

By: Okoye Henry, January 28, 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).

1 month 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

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addressing the House of Representatives on October 14.

5 months ago TourismVision 2030

Local First Policy Ensures Jamaicans Benefit from Tourism

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has announced a Local First Policy, aimed at ensuring that Jamaicans benefit from the successes of the country’s tourism industry. Speaking in the House...

By: Chris Patterson, October 17, 2025

Programme Director and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Focal Point at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Latoya Clarke.

5 months ago EducationFinance & Public ServiceVision 2030Youth

Gov’t Agencies Partner to Launch SDG Creative Expression Competition for Students

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in partnership with e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJAM) and the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, has officially launched a school art and...

By: Britney Stevens, October 1, 2025

Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry, shares pleasantries with (from left) Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, and Chief Executive Officer. E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited , Andrew Lee, during the launch of the Jamaica’s Young Voices Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Creative Expression Competition at Excelsior High School in Kingston on Thursday (September 25).

6 months ago EducationTechnologyVision 2030Youth

Jamaica’s First STEAM Academy to Be Established in St. Catherine

Jamaica’s first Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Academy is being established in St. Catherine as part of the Government’s thrust to better prepare students for the jobs of...

By: Britney Stevens, September 26, 2025

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (second right), in discussion with stakeholders during Wednesday’s (September 24) PIOJ Labour Market Forum, held at AC Hotel by Marriott, in Kingston. Sharing in the discussion are (from left): President of the Jamaica Employers’ Federation, Wayne Chen; Vice President of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, Shamir Brown; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Vice President of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Marc Frankson.

6 months ago Finance & Public ServiceTechnologyVision 2030

AI Can Assist Country to Achieve National Development Goals – PIOJ Head

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, has asserted that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly assist Jamaica in achieving its national development goals outlined in Vision 2030....

By: Judana Murphy, September 24, 2025

Director of Research at the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Isaac Morrison says Jamaica is strengthening its role in the global scientific community by deepening partnerships with countries in the Global South.

6 months ago InnovationScienceTechnologyVision 2030

Jamaica Deepens Partnerships with Global South Countries to Advance Role in Scientific Community

Director of Research of the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST), Dr. Isaac Morrison, says Jamaica is strengthening its role in the global scientific community by deepening partnerships with...

By: Rocheda Bartley, September 23, 2025

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Protection of Wetlands Linked to Long-Term Development Goals

NWC Restores 95 Per Cent of Water Supply After Hurricane Melissa

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

Local First Policy Ensures Jamaicans Benefit from Tourism

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