Andrew Holness

Minister of State, Honourable Alando Terrelonge, says the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa reflects the growing climate vulnerability of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like Jamaica, which reinforces the need for sustained multilateral cooperation to build greater resilience. “The horrific scale and frequency of climate related disasters pose a direct threat to life, property and the economic and national security of Jamaica and other SIDS. Jamaica has been strengthening its resili…

Kingston, Jamaica — Minister of Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation Audrey Marks has endorsed a landmark partnership between the Jamaica Postal Service (Jamaica Post) and Yassuh Jamaica Limited, describing it as a critical step in modernising public services through digital transformation. Minister Marks is the first government minister to publicly endorse this groundbreaking technology for commercial use in Jamaica. “I am very pleased to see this collaboration between Yassuh and …

Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister Dr. the Honourable Horace Chang returned to office this morning February 9, 2026. Dr. Chang attended Cabinet and also the Ministry of National Security. “I am officially back in the Ministry but will not be on the road until March. My rehabilitation will be considered complete on February 27, 2026. I will be using the next few weeks to get fully up-to-date on relevant matters”, Dr. Chang shared. Minister Chang further commented: “I want to…

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund, JSIF recently announced its highest-ever disbursement for the fiscal year 2024 to 2025 totaling JMD$4.11 billion Jamaican Dollars, signaling a period of high performance in project execution. According to an announcement made by Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, “The JSIF during the fiscal year 2024 to 2025 enjoyed a significant growth by performing at its highest ever by achieving project disbursements valued at $4.11 billion Jamaican dollars”. He further in…

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding the public that, effective April 1, 2026, the Income Tax threshold (tax-free amount) was increased to $1,902,360, up from $1,799,376. This adjustment is in keeping with the announcement made by the Minister of Finance and the Public Service, the Hon. Fayval Williams, during the 2025 Budget Presentation. At that time, it was outlined that the annual Income Tax threshold would be progressively increased over the period 2025 through 2028, with a target…

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is warning the public to remain vigilant following the circulation of a fraudulent message falsely suggesting insider access to a Customs disposition sale. The message, which is being shared in private communication channels such as WhatsApp, implies that individuals can preview auction listings, select items in advance, and have arrangements made on their behalf. The JCA wishes to make it unequivocally clear that this is a scam and does not reflect the Agency’…

Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to advise members of the public to review their travel plans and avoid traveling to or transiting through affected countries. Although the WHO assesses the risk as high in the African region and low globally, the Ministry has further enhanced its port of entry health surv…

On Read Across Jamaica Day, celebrated under the Ministry of Education’s official theme – ‘Literacy Resilience: Foundation of Nation Building’, the St. Andrew Justices of the Peace Association (SAJPA) Executives comprising Honourable Ian Forbes, CD, JP, Custos Rotulorum for the Parish of St. Andrew; Association, 2nd Vice Chair, Sonia Jones; Board Director and Chair for Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee, Andrea Carolyn Whyte, JP ; and past Board Director, Janice Wint, JP of the SAJPA , particip…