Jamaica Post provides update on outbound mail deliveries, current service limitations

Reading Time: 2 minutesJamaica Post says that outbound mail services remain active, but outlined that, like many postal administrations globally, they continue to experience temporary restrictions affecting some destinations due to flight shortages, airline capacity constraints, and international policy changes.

Customs announces temporary waiver for medical and personal care imports

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has announced a temporary waiver of import permits for a wide range of medical and personal care items, a measure designed to accelerate hurricane relief…

Two new cranes commissioned into service at Kingston Freeport Terminal

Reading Time: 4 minutesJamaica has taken another significant step towards fulfilling its aspiration of becoming a major logistics hub with the deployment of two new ship‑to‑shore (STS) cranes at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited…

Green announces major relief for fishers and farmers after Hurricane Melissa devastates sector

Reading Time: 3 minutesMinister of Agriculture and Fisheries Floyd Green outlined that the fisheries sector received a tremendous blow due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, but noted that the ministry is assisting fisher folks by procuring and distributing fishing supplies.

Over 3,000 boats have been damaged, and almost all fishing beaches on the south coast have been tremendously impacted.

Jamaica accelerates disability inclusion with new accessibility measures

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) on Wednesday, December 3, reaffirmed its commitment to building a more inclusive and accessible nation as Jamaica observed the International Day for Persons with Disabilities under the theme “Rebuilding an Accessible Jamaica for All.”

Speaking at the national public forum hosted at the Summit, in Kingston, Minister of Labour and Social Security, Pearnel Charles Jr., underscored that accessibility must no longer be treated as optional or charitable, but as a fundamental right, a central component of human development, and a driver of national prosperity.

Foreign Minister holds bilateral talks with UK foreign secretary

Reading Time: < 1 minuteKamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, met recently with Yvette Cooper, Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland where they spoke about the damages caused by Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica.

Particular attention to the severe damage in the west, the loss of infrastructure, displaced communities and interruptions to essential services, including healthcare were discussed.