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Tune in as Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, delivers a specia...
06/09/2026

Tune in as Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, delivers a special **Back-to-School Message** ahead of the new school year.

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05/09/2026

Having known the struggles that come with not having a secure place to call home, Ms. Dorma Tyndale says receiving her brand-new two-bedroom house in Heathfield, New Port, Manchester, is a blessing she is deeply grateful for.

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness officially handed over the keys today (Sept 4) under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).


Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who made the call during a press conference for the of...
05/09/2026

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who made the call during a press conference for the official release of the findings, on Wednesday (September 2), at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Jamaica offices at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, St. Andrew, said the survey provides scientifically collected information that should guide national action.

He said the Ministry intends to “mine the data and interpret it and use it to create better policies for better health and wellness in our population”.

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is aiming to engage 400 additional senior citizens in digital literacy traini...
05/09/2026

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is aiming to engage 400 additional senior citizens in digital literacy training by year end.

Addressing the launch of Senior Citizens’ Month at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (September 2), Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., noted that the programme, which began in St. James, and Kingston and St. Andrew, has since expanded to St. Catherine, St. Mary, Portland, Trelawny, St. Ann, and Clarendon.

Providing an update during Wednesday’s (September 2) handover of the Essex Valley Agro-Economic Zone, the Minister said ...
05/09/2026

Providing an update during Wednesday’s (September 2) handover of the Essex Valley Agro-Economic Zone, the Minister said that the project has reached its final stages with pipes laid and pumps installed in all five wells.

The testing of the wells went smoothly, he reported, with only one presenting an issue that is expected to be resolved within about two weeks.

The move is part of measures to minimise traffic congestion, particularly with the reopening of schools on Monday (Sept....
05/09/2026

The move is part of measures to minimise traffic congestion, particularly with the reopening of schools on Monday (Sept. 7).

Works span Monroe Road, Matilda’s Corner, Old Hope Road, Retreat Avenue, Seymour Avenue, New Kingston, Seaview Avenue, Mona Road, and Wellington Drive.

Despite operating with a reduced room stock following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, Jamaica's touris...
05/09/2026

Despite operating with a reduced room stock following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, Jamaica's tourism sector has recorded US$2.5 billion in earnings as at August 31.

“This is 17 per cent less than last year, to date, in terms of arrivals and 18 per cent down in terms of revenue,” said Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

Nonetheless, he said the performance was “satisfying”, given the challenges currently confronting the sector.

Minister Charles said programmes such as the spelling bee demonstrate the importance of providing older persons with opp...
05/09/2026

Minister Charles said programmes such as the spelling bee demonstrate the importance of providing older persons with opportunities for personal development, recreation and meaningful engagement.

“Programmes like this recognise that when we talk about social protection it has to extend beyond immediate needs of a food package here or a medical support there,” he said.

Export Research, Policy and Advocacy Manager at the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Sheneecia Sa...
05/09/2026

Export Research, Policy and Advocacy Manager at the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), Sheneecia Salmon, in making the call, said that obtaining the necessary certification is only one part of becoming export ready.

“Quality is not demonstrated only by placing a certification or a logo on the package. It is demonstrated by a system of evidence,” she pointed out.

Executed under the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP), the project’s initial phase will focus on Westmoreland and St. Eliz...
05/09/2026

Executed under the Shelter Recovery Programme (SRP), the project’s initial phase will focus on Westmoreland and St. Elizabeth, with contracts valued at a combined $1.05 billion.

A total of 268 semi-permanent housing units will be delivered under this phase, with DT Brown Construction Limited contracted to build 143 units in Westmoreland and Southland Construction Limited responsible for 125 units in St. Elizabeth.

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