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Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has issued a strong national call for a behavioural shift in how Jamaicans dispose of waste, warning that current practices pose a serious threat to the country’s environment, public health, and overall quality of life. Prime Minister Holness made the call while addressing residents in his West […]

“NaRRA is not a political entity. NaRRA is not there to be a long-term institution. NaRRA is an implementation machine. Its job is to take policy and convert it into outcomes. It’s not there to win friends. It’s not there to distribute political spoils.” -Prime Minister Holness Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness […]

Prime Minister Positions NaRRA as Central Mechanism for Recovery, Delivery and Economic Resurgence   Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness today tabled an updated version of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill in Parliament, describing the legislation as one of the most consequential pieces of legislation Parliament has been asked to […]

Theme: “Every School Moving: Move Your Way, Every Day” Jamaica will commemorate National School Moves Day on Friday, April 24, 2026, with a renewed national focus on increasing physical activity among students and fostering healthier school environments. The observance, under the theme “Every School Moving: Move Your Way, Every Day,” supports the Jamaica Moves in […]

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that, under the Government of Jamaica’s ROOFS Programme, only one grant is permitted per household. Individuals who have already benefited from a housing-related grant through any Government initiative including, but not limited to, the National Housing Trust (NHT), TransJamaican Highway, Tourism Enhancement Fund […]

The Office of the Prime Minister yesterday hosted the official launch of the UNESCO Jamaica Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Report, marking a landmark milestone in Jamaica’s pursuit of ethical, inclusive, and innovation-driven artificial intelligence governance. Delivering the opening remarks today, Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley, Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special […]

The Government of Jamaica has secured a US$50 million investment from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to advance climate-resilient agriculture, with targeted support for vulnerable farmers and a strengthened national approach to food security. The initiative, ADAPT Jamaica: Enhancing Climate Change Resilience of Vulnerable Smallholders in Central Jamaica, is a joint government effort involving the […]

In a significant milestone marking the 60th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP), the Ministry of Labour and Social Security has officially launched a $9 million scholarship programme that will benefit 60 children of Jamaican farm workers under the theme “Unlocking Potential, Expanding Opportunities.” The initiative forms a key part of the anniversary […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to affordable housing while providing context to the decision to utilize $11.4 billion from the National Housing Trust (NHT) to strengthen Jamaica’s economic position. Addressing public commentary surrounding the matter, Prime Minister Holness underscored that any decision to access NHT resources must […]

Dr. the Honourable Andrew Wheatley, Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology, and Special Projects, convened the first meeting of the reconstituted National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force on February 19, 2026, following a Cabinet decision to accelerate Jamaica’s national AI programme. Minister Wheatley noted that the […]