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Minister Samuda Emphasises Importance of Adequate Climate Financing
28+ min ago (525+ words) Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has emphasised that adequate financing remains a critical pillar in addressing the existential threats posed by climate change and natural disasters. Addressing Wednesday's (May 27) National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting…...
Jamaicans Urged to Use Mining Matters App Responsibly
19+ hour, 9+ min ago (154+ words) Mining Minerals Policy and Community Relations Analyst in the Minerals Policy Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Geoffrey Mendez, said reports are reviewed before being released. The App was created by the Minerals Policy Unit and is…...
Minister Charles Jr. Champions Inclusive Labour Environment
19+ hour, 10+ min ago (278+ words) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. , has emphasised that Jamaica must continue to build a labour environment that is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all workers. Addressing the annual "Frome Reflections" event at Workers" Park in…...
Digital Platform to Facilitate Direct Deposits for Phase 2 of ROOFS Programme
16+ hour, 32+ min ago (302+ words) The Government has introduced a digital platform to facilitate direct deposits for Phase 2 of the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) Programme. Speaking at Wednesday's (May 27) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Labour and Social Security,…...
FLA Beautifies and Improves Childcare Facilities on Labour Day
20+ hour, 33+ min ago (254+ words) Members of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) were among thousands of Jamaicans who successfully executed a series of beautification and improvement projects across Jamaica, on National Labour Day 2026, officially celebrated on Monday, May 25. The Authority mobilised its workforce from all…...
Gov't Strengthening Disaster Risk Financing Framework Ahead of Hurricane Season
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (340+ words) As the country prepares for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is strengthening the country's disaster risk financing framework to bolster recovery efforts and respond to the needs of citizens. Addressing…...
Labour Ministry Building Renamed In Honour of Portia Simpson Miller
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (493+ words) The Ministry of Labour and Social Security building at 1 F North Street, Kingston has been renamed in honour of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. The initiative was undertaken by the Ministry in collaboration with the Ministry…...
Three Major Projects Highlight Labour Day Activities for KSAMC " Jamaica Information Service
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (432+ words) The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) marked Labour Day on Monday (May 25) with three major projects, highlighting the theme: "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safer Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goal of Agenda 2063. The project sites were Franklin…...
3, 000 Modular Housing Units to Be Deployed
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (519+ words) Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says approximately 3, 000 modular housing units are expected to be deployed to assist Jamaicans whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Melissa. Dr. Holness said the units will primarily benefit residents who remain displaced…...
Photos: NSWMA Carries Out Labour Day Project At KPH
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (12+ words) Jamaica Information Service...