𝙈𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙣. 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙖𝙙 🇯🇲

They may try to tell you things aren’t happening in your country but look for yourself and see that many good things are happening! 🏡🇯🇲 Perth Estate Phase 2 Development, Manchester #Jamaica 🇯🇲

On Thursday, April 30, Jamaica joined over 190 countries worldwide in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of International Jazz Day. As we mark 10 years of Kingston as a UNESCO Creative City of Music, we honour jazz as a universal language of freedom, creativity and unity. (1/2)

Always an honour to pilot legislation that protects Jamaicans. The #Cybercrimes Act now has stronger penalties for offences against children and creates a new offence to provide stronger protection of victims of #revengeporn - again with strong penalties to demonstrate the seriousness with which we believe this type of crime should be treated. Important that technology neutrality continues to enable enforcement across technologies and platforms - this will support the work of JaCIRT, MOCA and the JCF in their important roles as we do our best to outpace criminals on all fronts! Kudos to Ministers @darylvazmp and @Aowheatley who ran the relay to get these improvements over the line. revonews.ai/news/senate-ap…

World Record!!!! for Jamaica in the Mixed Relay at the World Athletics Relays. 39.99! in the qualifying heat. 😍

Looking forward to welcoming Minister S. Jaishankar to Kingston as his first stop in the Caribbean, and the first Bilateral visit of an Indian External Affairs Minister to Jamaica. The work continues as we strengthen cooperation between our countries at the bilateral, hemispheric and multilateral levels.🇯🇲🇮🇳

Senator Fitz-Henley outlined reasons for his support of the cybercrimes act and commended the Technology Minister Dr. Andrew Wheatley for his forward-thinking approach to treating with new and emerging challenges in the cyber-space.

In closing debate on the cybercrimes amendment act, Senator Johnson Smith rebutted several points raised by the Opposition.

When I became Prime Minister, I directed the National Housing Trust to begin restoring older housing schemes built between 1976 and 1996. That programme has since expanded. So far, 109 schemes have been identified and 60 have been completed, with works including road repairs, sewage upgrades, repainting, roof repairs, and improved waste management. This work continues. Many of our communities, like Olympic Court, are now decades old and require ongoing care. We will keep restoring our housing schemes across Jamaica, step by step.

WORLD RECORD!!! 🇯🇲🔥 Jamaica just blazed to history in the Mixed Relay at the World Athletics Relays, 39.99 in the qualifying heat! Absolutely sensational! Speed, power, teamwork and pure Jamaican excellence on display! The world is watching! #Jamaica #WorldRecord #WorldRelay

Today, we celebrate a truly historic moment for Jamaica. Our athletes have once again demonstrated to the world what is possible through discipline, and unity, becoming the first nation ever to run sub-40 seconds in the mixed 4x100m relay. I commend our athletes for their exceptional performance and for continuing to inspire a nation. You have made Jamaica proud! 🇯🇲

Happened Today: Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Marks, Member of Parliament for North East Manchester Audrey Marks, Member of Parliament for North East Manchester;

Met with Netball Jamaica President Karen Rosen-Baugh and her team today. I assured them of @MCGESJamaica support to strengthen governance and financial systems. We also agreed to renew work with Institute of Sports to develop grassroots talent. (1/2)

#PressRelease: Prime Minister Sets Vision for Parks in Every Parish, Expanding Access to Quality Public Spaces.

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (@AndrewHolnessJM), has tasked the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) with identifying and establishing a park in every parish. The directive was disclosed during a meeting with UDC executive members yesterday (April 30), as efforts continue to expand recreational spaces and improve community development across the island.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is targeting the recovery of yam through investment of $100 million. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said the support is part of a broader strategic response to the agricultural industry, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. He was speaking on Tuesday (April 28) during the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Recovery and Investment Forum held at the Ministry’s Playing Field at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew. Visit jis.gov.jm/100-million-ya… for more info.

The Government is committed to strengthening its partnership with liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, Excelerate Energy, to advance the country’s transition to cleaner, more affordable energy for Jamaicans, says Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Senator Johnson Smith was speaking at the entity’s first anniversary celebrations held at the residence of the United States (US) Ambassador in St. Andrew on Tuesday (April 28). Visit jis.gov.jm/govt-looks-to-… for more info.

Look for National Identification and Registration Authority, (NIRA), Reps in your area on the dates shown in the image. Visit our booth and have your questions and concerns addressed. #NIRAMobileService #NIRAinyourcommunity #nirajamaica #NIRAServices #BornDigitalLiveDigital

I want to clarify some of the misconceptions around the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). NaRRA is an executing agency focused on delivery, coordination, and national development. It is not designed to operate without oversight. Accountability and transparency are central to how it will function. At the same time, it must not be slowed down by unnecessary bureaucracy. Its role is to move priority projects forward efficiently, especially those linked to reconstruction, resilience, and economic development. We will also ensure proper consultation with communities. People will be engaged directly and kept informed as projects move forward. Where private investment meets the required criteria, we will coordinate and fast-track it alongside public infrastructure to ensure better planning and results.

I have highlighted the challenges that exist within public institutions, using the Urban Development Corporation as an example of how bureaucracy can sometimes shift focus away from its original mandate. I noted that institutions created to serve a clear purpose can, over time, become more focused on internal processes rather than delivering measurable results for the people they are meant to serve. I emphasized the importance of accountability and the need for stronger links between performance and responsibility in the public sector. I also pointed to the role of clear targets, such as key performance indicators, and the value of structured delivery systems to guide execution. I explained that executive agencies are designed to focus on delivery of specific tasks with defined outcomes, ensuring that public service remains aligned with its intended mandate.

I have outlined my Government’s intention to continue reforming the public bureaucracy to improve how the State works and delivers for the Jamaican people. While we have strengthened fiscal management and built strong oversight institutions, the next step is ensuring that these institutions function more effectively and produce real results. National progress will depend on better execution, stronger ideas, and a renewed way of thinking about development and productivity. I remain focused on building a Jamaica that delivers more for its people, and I have set this expectation for all boards and executive teams, including the Urban Development Corporation, as we move into this next phase of national development.

Jamaica Labour Party Senators are in the Senate today, working to advance critical legislation that will strengthen national security, accelerate reconstruction, and help build a stronger, more resilient Jamaica for the people.