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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

Gov’t to Strengthen Waste Systems, Climate-Resilient Facilities and Social Aftercare Services

By: Donique Weston, February 12, 2026
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development will continue to strengthen solid-waste systems, rebuild climate-resilient municipal facilities, and upgrade shelters and social-care services to foster safer, more resilient communities...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses legislators and officials while delivering the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 fiscal year, at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

Water Sector Rebounding Strongly After Hurricane Melissa

By: Britney Stevens, February 12, 2026
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2026/27 Throne Speech, during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

Gov’t Disburses $2b in Grants Under ROOFS Programme

By: Latonya Linton, February 12, 2026

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Scientific Officer, Earthquake Unit, Karleen Black, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Earthquake Unit Dispels Myth

The Earthquake Unit is seeking to dispel the common myth that hot temperatures or weather conditions cause earthquakes as the country prepares to close out Earthquake Awareness Month at the...
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By: Rocheda Bartley, January 29, 2026