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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (right), tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on February 15. At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Jamaica’s Resilience to Climate Change Being Strengthened with Allocation of $225 Million

By: Judana Murphy, February 26, 2024

The Government has allocated approximately $225 million to increase Jamaica’s resilience to climate change and reduce poverty through the implementation of an Integrated and Sustainable Landscape Management Methodology. Details of...

Over $359m Earmarked to Continue Global Services Skills Project Implementation

By: Rochelle Williams, February 26, 2024

Local sauces are in high demand in the Diaspora.

Agro-Processors and Food Manufacturers Urged to Tap into Export Market

By: Rochelle Williams, February 25, 2024

Gender Affairs 2 years ago Charity Ball to Assist Adolescent Mothers
By: E. Hartman Reckord, February 23, 2024
Energy 2 years ago Energy Efficient Lighting to Be Installed at 120 Government Facilities
By: Rochelle Williams, February 22, 2024
Industry 2 years ago Early Closure of Tax Offices on Election Day
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, tables the 2024/25 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday (February 15). At left is Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

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$35.9M Allocated to Continue Soil Fertility Mapping Project Implementation in 2024/25

An additional $35.9 million has been budgeted to continue work under the Soil Fertility Mapping Project during fiscal year 2024/25. The project, which commenced in October 2021, aims to increase...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, February 21, 2024

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$1.3B Earmarked to Continue Jamaica’s Emergency Communication System Upgrade

Work will continue during fiscal year 2024/25 to upgrade Jamaica’s emergency communication system. The Government has budgeted $1.3 billion to continue initiatives under the ‘Improvement of Emergency Communication System in...

By: Chris Patterson, February 21, 2024

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Grace-Ann Stewart McFarlane, speaking during a Social Justice (SO-JUST) project event at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (February 20).

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Vulnerable Groups’ Access to Justice Services Being Increased

The Global Affairs Canada (GAC)-funded Social Justice (SO-JUST) project will be partnering with civil society organisations (CSOs) to develop interventions tailored for increased access to justice services by vulnerable groups....

By: Latonya Linton, February 21, 2024

United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili addresses the Global Tourism Resilience Day Conference, held recently in Montego Bay.

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World Tourism Secretary-General Pledges to Help Strengthen Regional Sector

Secretary-General of United Nations Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili, has pledged the organisation’s support to strengthen Caribbean tourism and ensure that the people of the region benefit from the sector, including in...

By: Garwin Davis, February 20, 2024

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, in discussion with British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, at the launch of the ‘Regional Climate Finance Programme: Small Island Developing States Capacity and Resilience (SIDAR) Programme for the Caribbean’, today (February 20), at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston.

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Jamaica to Benefit From UK Investment in Climate Change Programmes in Caribbean

Jamaica has welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) investment of £1.7 million in the Caribbean on Climate Change programmes as a major boost to protect critical economic infrastructure. Speaking at the...

By: Garfield L. Angus, February 20, 2024

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (third right), is surrounded by members of the David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation at the organisation’s 10th annual fundraising gala in Washington DC on February 17. They are (from left) Garth Pottinger, Loxley O’Connor, Lloyd Anderson, Chairman of the Foundation, Christopher Hunt, and Arnold “Dullo” McDonald.

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David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation Has Provided Over $31 Million in Scholarships

Over the past 15 years, the Washington-based David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation has disbursed some 46 scholarships valuing over J$31million to students at Calabar High School and Kingston College (KC). The...

By: Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC, February 20, 2024

Jamaican-American Congresswoman Yvette Clarke presents Ziggy Marley with a copy of the resolution to recognise the life and legacy of his late father, Robert “Bob” Nesta Marley. The presentation was made at a special screening of the ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ movie at the Motion Pictures Association in Washington DC on February 13.

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Congresswoman Clarke Introduces Bill to Recognise Bob Marley’s Legacy

Jamaican-American Congresswoman Yvette Clarke has introduced a Bill in the United States House of Representatives, asking the Congress to recognise the life and legacy of legendary reggae artist Robert ‘‘Bob’’...

By: Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC, February 20, 2024

Technical officers from the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, conduct a field simulation activity as part of the recent hot pepper quarantine pest identification and field-simulation exercise.

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Local Stakeholders Trained to Combat Hot Pepper Pests

Sixty-five local stakeholders in the agriculture sector have benefited from training to better identify and tackle pests affecting hot pepper. The hot pepper quarantine pest identification and field simulation exercise...

By: Twila Wheelan, February 20, 2024

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Over $359m Earmarked to Continue Global Services Skills Project Implementation

Agro-Processors and Food Manufacturers Urged to Tap into Export Market

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$35.9M Allocated to Continue Soil Fertility Mapping Project Implementation in 2024/25

$1.3B Earmarked to Continue Jamaica’s Emergency Communication System Upgrade

Vulnerable Groups’ Access to Justice Services Being Increased

World Tourism Secretary-General Pledges to Help Strengthen Regional Sector

Jamaica to Benefit From UK Investment in Climate Change Programmes in Caribbean

David “Wagga” Hunt Foundation Has Provided Over $31 Million in Scholarships

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