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Government to turn spotlight on underperforming schools, Service Excellence Policy to be launched next week and 4H Clubs encouraging young Jamaicans to enter fisheries sector.

Jamaica confirms first case of monkey pox, Saudi Arabian investors to visit the island this week, and Finance Ministry urging PPV operators to sign up for gas relief support.

Government spending more on social welfare support, Parliament approves Road Traffic Amendment Act and Regulations (2022) and Wheat Flour Substitution Programme to be launched.

Police Commissioner reports reduction in major crimes, Prime Minister says government fast tracking anti-violence polices and public urged to shop around for licensed electricians and electrical inspectors.

Public urged not to take violent behaviours lightly, Middle Quarters gets free Wi-Fi access; and JSIF to rehabilitate sanitization block at Lethe primary.

May Pen to Williamsfield leg of East-West Highway nearing completion, Justice Minister urges property developers to undertake less invasive projects and JSIF establishes green spaces at two schools in St. James

Activities underway for Healthcare worker appreciation month, Jamaica reaffirms commitment to road safety and Official Service of Commemoration and Inurnment for late Cabinet Minister Shahine Robinson scheduled for this afternoon

PAHO urges countries to prepare health systems for long COVID, fisheries production incentive programme to be implemented and KSAMC seeking to forge additional Sister-City relationships

Economy grows over 6% between January and March, Nuclear Medicine Division re-established at University Hospital and young fishers to benefit from sea safety training

Bank of Jamaica raises policy interest rate; Students’ Loan Bureau to Accept Loan Payments Online By Year-End and Rehabilitative Works Underway For Gayle to Guys Hill Roadway in St. Mary.

Prime Minister promises more assistance to cushion rising inflation, Online School Board Platform launched, and NWA rolls out pre-hurricane mitigation programme

Jamaicans urged to heed warnings and evacuation orders from ODPEM, consumers implored to conduct due diligence when purchasing motor vehicles and Education Ministry calls on church to help tackle indiscipline in schools