Mario Galbert JM

Dear World, I'm pleased to inform you that I was selected to join the Human Rights 75 Youth Advisory Group coordinated by the @UNHumanRights. I look forward to creating an avenue for youth to be involved in the Human Rights 75th commemorating events.#OurFuture #HR75 #environnment

Accountants need to be paid more in govt. Secretaries are getting more paid than an officer who can be surcharged for an error, dont sit right with me.

A strong sense of community some places.

#NWCNewstream | The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising customers that, despite rainfall experienced over the past several days, water levels at the Hermitage Dam continue to decline and are now approaching the critical threshold of 65%. See full release:

CAUTION: Please exercise caution in using the Belmont main road, Westmoreland. A section of the corridor has broken away, reducing the available lanes.

According to the United Nations, women and girls spend around 250 million hours each day collecting water in countries with limited services; a burden that limits education, opportunities, and equality. This is why the World Water Day 2026 theme – “Water and Gender: Where Water Flows, Equality Grows” highlights the link between water access and gender equality. To contribute to this conversation, the Lekan Bakare Foundation (LBF) is hosting a virtual webinar: “From Policy to Practice: Driving Sustainable and Inclusive Water Solutions.” Date: 24 March 2026 Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) | 10:00 AM (EST) Platform: Virtual (Zoom) Register here: bit.ly/LBFWorldWaterD… #WorldWaterDay2026 #WaterAndGender #WhereWaterFlowsEqualityGrows #sdg6 #lekanbakarefoundation

To mark World Water Day 2026, the Lekan Bakare Foundation (LBF) is hosting a virtual webinar themed: ”From Policy to Practice: Driving Sustainable and Inclusive Water Solutions.” Date: 24 March 2026 Time: 4:00 PM (WAT) | 10:00 AM (EST) 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/LBFWorldWaterD…

Good Morning Jamaica, always remember: At the Primary level: -A third of students cannot read after 6 years of primary school - 56% cannot write -57% could not identify information in a simple sentence At the secondary level: - Only 28% of students passed 5 or more subjects including both English and Math - 70% of the 18-year-old cohort left secondary school in 2018 without a certificate Source: The Jamaica Education Transformation Commission Report, 2021 — also known as the Patterson Report ( Professor Orlando Patterson) . I served as a Commissioner. As far as I know, things are not much worse...or much better. Until we can fix this at scale, nothing else matters. Not AI, not productivity...nothing. Our people can't do much if they can't read or write. Have a great rest of day.

On behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, I extend congratulations to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on her re-election and historic third term. Jamaica remains committed to strengthening our partnership as we continue to work together in advancing our shared regional priorities. I look forward to deepening our collaboration and cooperation within CARICOM.

I set an appointment for 12:00PM at @ncbja New Kingston. I've been waiting for more than 45 mins, and I am yet to do the business I am here to do....One big patty shop.

Dolphins are always a sight to behold on the way to Pelican Bar ☺️ Parottee Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

Twenty-two years ago, Gordon “Butch” Stewart, his big heart breaking, handed back control of Air Jamaica to the Government after 10 years, gave it US$20 million to fund the transition, and washed his hands of the one project that had defied the considerable genius of this marketing superstar. It was a terrible blow to Stewart, after giving it his all and seeing the ‘Love Bird’ soar to new heights before being downed by economic turbulence and the disappointments by the Administration of the day which had minority ownership. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/18/but…

Parents of children admitted to the Bustamante Hospital for Children can now remain with them until 10 p.m. daily under a pilot programme launched by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Read more: jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/2…

@Farida_N Perfect response.

This is how low the bar has fallen for political leadership in Africa. After decades of flamboyant and performative presidencies, where heads of state turn governance into a travelling spectacle, you see dumb commentaries likes that confuse propaganda with with governance. Presidents parading at concerts, football matches, and public ceremonies, moving with entire entourages, family members, and bloated cabinets, burning public funds to remain permanently in people’s faces, while urgent matters of state remain unattended. Measuring the worth of a president by whether he sits in a stadium during a football match is a sign of political degradation.

NCB Jamaica has now confirmed that CEO Bruce Bowen will be leaving on February 28. Reports of his impending departure began circulating last week. Sheree Martin will serve as interim CEO. It's understood that there will be further management and board changes. The development comes one week before the January 26 deadline for companies connected to Michael Lee-Chin, the chairman of the NCB Financial Group, to pay bondholders US$94 million in principal and interest.

That’s potential new revenue streams without extracting anything ourselves.

4/8 What does “taking full advantage” actually mean for us? First: stronger voice in how high-seas resources are used and protected. We can push for rules that protect our fisheries and coastal ecosystems from distant-water impacts.

This treaty builds directly on that legacy, positions us as a serious player in global ocean governance.

3/8 Jamaica played a strong role in negotiations, signed in Sept 2024, ratified June 2025. We already host the International Seabed Authority in Kingston and gave the world UNCLOS (Montego Bay Convention).

2/8 Quick recap: The treaty covers oceans beyond national jurisdiction, about 2/3 of the world’s seas. It sets rules for conserving biodiversity, sustainable use, and,crucially,equitable sharing of benefits from marine genetic resources. Think new drugs, enzymes, biotech from

1/8 Big news for Jamaica: The UN High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) officially entered into force on Jan 17, 2026. Govt says we’re going all-in to maximize it. As an economist watching our blue economy closely, this could be a real game-changer. Here's the breakdown.