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Agriculture and Fisheries
- Training Underway to Combat Beet Armyworm
- Plans in High Gear for Easter Monday Montpelier Show
- RADA Extension Officers to Attend Workshop to Tackle Beet Armyworm
- Growth in Export Earnings
- Agro-Exporters Urged to Observe Safe Packaging Standards
Education
- Education Minister Encourages Saving
- All in Place for GSAT
- Canadian High Commission Donates Computer Room and Software to Schools
- Bling Culture Harmful to Education - Minister Thwaites
- Students Urged to Exploit Opportunities at School
Energy and Mining
- Cuban Light Bulb Project to be Re-Introduced
- Proficiency in Math and Science Critical - Minister Paulwell
- Police to Benefit from Energy Efficiency Project
- Minister Paulwell Hails Energy-saving Project for Small Hotels
- Govt. ICT Network to Be Managed By Single Entity
Finance and the Public Service
- US$2.4 Billion Provided Under Petrocaribe
- House Approves Bill to Write Off Uncollectible Tax Arrears
- IMF to Inject US$210m in NDX Support Fund
- Finance Minister Hails Public Sector Agreement
- Heads of Agreement Details for Public Sector Managers
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
- Gov't Looking to Attract Increased Investment from the Diaspora
- Musical Farewell for UNESCO Head
- Jamaica Committed to Commonwealth - Foreign Minister
- Entities Urged to Report Use of Non-Tariff Measures that Impede Trade
- Gov't Urges Business Support for Diaspora Conference
Health
- NHF Provides Funds to Purchase Ambulances
- First Responders Trained to Provide Psychological Support
- SERHA Upgrading Equipment and Infrastructure at KPH
- Health Ministry Welcomes Partnerships - Dr. Ferguson
- Regional Health Authorities on Agenda for Reform
Industry, Investment and Commerce
- Do More to Assist Women in Business - State Minister Ffolkes-Abrahams
- Strong Response to Caymanas Economic Zone Tender
- St. Thomas Residents Welcome Proposed Cow Bay Development
- Code of Conduct Discussions Far Advanced Between CAC and JBA
- Cabinet to Approve Consumer Protection Tribunal
Justice
- Jamaicans Must Get Involved in Justice System - Senator Golding
- NHT will Continue to Grow and Flourish - Senator Golding
- CCJ Holds First Sitting in Jamaica on Monday
- No Let Up on Lotto Scammers
- Lotto Scam Legislation to be Passed by End of March
Labour and Social Security
- PATH Among the Top Social Protection Programmes
- Gender Equality Public Education Campaign Launched
- Gov't Committed to Addressing the Needs of Women and the Elderly
- NCSC to Continue Series of Retirement Seminars
- Job Opportunities Overseas for Trained Students
National Security
- Training for JCF Divisional Trainers on Child Labour
- Gov't Pushes Public Awareness on Lottery Scam Impact
- Lottery Scammers Could Be Extradited - Minister Bunting
- Jamaica Way Ahead of Us in Fight Against Lotto Scam - US Official
- Minister Bunting Assures Washington of Commitment to Quash Lottery Scam
Office of the Prime Minister
- PM Commissions New Forest/Duff House Irrigation System in Manchester
- CAC Seeks More Central Offices
- NCC and OCG to Separate
- Cabinet Goes into Retreat Sunday
- Oceana Hotel to be Sold to NHF for $350 Million
Tourism
- Modern Hyperbaric Chamber Unveiled in Discovery Bay
- Small Hoteliers Welcome Caribbean Energy Efficiency Project
- Linkage between Tourism and Agricultural Sector to be Increased
- JCF Gets Additional Vehicles for Resort Areas
- VW Actor to Help Promote Brand Jamaica
Transport, Works and Housing
- $23 Million Bailey Bridge Opens at Dover Castle
- Amnesty for Operators of Public Passenger Vehicles
- HEART trainees to Repair JUTC Buses
- Extensive Cleaning and Beautification of North Coast Corridor
- HAJ Grants 24 Titles in Callaloo Mews
Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change
- Expo to Mark World Water and Meteorological Day
- NWC Moves Aggressively to Alleviate Drought Conditions
- NEPA Doing Further Tests to Find Source of Pollutant
- Mangrove Replanting Project Underway in Portland Cottage
- $800m Water Project for Eastern St. Mary
Youth, Sport and Culture
- OCA Submits Recommendations on Caring Uncontrollable Children
- $407,000 Handed Over to Muirton Boys' Home
- Jamaicans Remember Sir Alexander
- Public Consultations on Child Diversion Policy
- UWI Staging Conference on Reggae Music
Governor General
- Dirk Harrison Appointed Contractor General
- Judges Appointed to Supreme Court
- New Year's Message from His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD Governor-General
- Christmas Message by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen
- GG Lauds Staff at Savanna-La-Mar Hospital
Prime Minister's Speeches
- PM Simpson Miller discloses the results of Special Cabinet Meeting
- National Broadcast by PM Simpson Miller
- New Year's Message 2013 from Prime Minister the Most Hon Portia Simpson Miller
- Christmas Message 2012 by PM Portia Simpson Miller
- Presentation by PM Simpson Miller to Pay Tribute to the Most Hon. Percival James Patterson
Ministers' Speeches
- Address by Minister with responsibility for Information, the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, on International Women’s Day
- World Consumer Rights Day Message from Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, the Hon. Anthony Hylton
- The Prime Minister's Tribute to President Hugo Chavez Frias
- PM's International Women's Day Message
- Address to the Nation by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller and Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips
Parliament
- Bill to Create Semi-Autonomous Revenue Agency Passed
- SLB Delinquency Rate Too High - Finance Minister
- House Approves Just Over $94 Billion for Carry-On Expenses
- Key IMF Talks Underway in Washington
- Debate on Lottery Scam Bill to Continue on March 21
Opposition
- New Year's Message from the Leader of the Opposition Andrew Holness, MP
- Christmas Message 2012 by Leader of the Opposition, Andrew Holness
Most Recent
- PM Commissions New Forest/Duff House Irrigation System in Manchester
- CAC Seeks More Central Offices
- NHF Provides Funds to Purchase Ambulances
- Expo to Mark World Water and Meteorological Day
- Address by Minister with responsibility for Information, the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, on International Women’s Day
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