Official Funeral for Oswald Harding on July 27
The official funeral for the late Professor the Hon. Oswald Gaskell Harding will be held on July 27 at the University Chapel, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus...
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Rural School Bus Programme Attains 100% Satisfaction from Students and Parents
The Rural School Bus Programme, implemented last year, continues to be one of the Government’s most impactful investments, delivering safe, reliable transportation for students. Highlighting the programme’s impact during Wednesday’s...
Health Ministry Finalising Renovation Costings for Hurricane-Damaged Health Centres
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is completing assessments to finalise costings for the renovation of health centres impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton,...
Energy Minister Provides Update on Negotiations for New Electricity Licence
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says negotiations are currently ongoing with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) for a new all- island electricity licence. The Minister provided...
New ITA Director General Appointed
Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Bryan of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has been appointed Director General of the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), effective September 1. He has been seconded from the...
Gov’t Expects to Recoup Petrojam Losses From Rising Global Oil Prices – Min. Vaz
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government is expected to recover losses incurred by State refinery, Petrojam, as a result of rising global oil prices....
Education Ministry to Begin Publishing Hurricane School Repair Updates
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will commence publishing fortnightly updates on hurricane-related school repairs, detailing project costs, contractors and expected completion dates, in a bid to enhance...
Public Schools to Get Additional $757 Million for 2026/27 Academic Year
Public schools across Jamaica will receive an additional $757.5 million in funding for the upcoming 2026/27 academic year. The disclosure was made by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information,...
‘Enjoy Your Jamaica’ at UDC Attractions This Summer
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is inviting Jamaicans to rediscover and enjoy the island’s many attractions through its ‘Enjoy Your Jamaica’ summer campaign, which offers discounted admission rates, a customer...
