Ministry of Finance and the Public Service GOJEP 2.0 Platform Launch || July 30, 2026 @Jul 30 2026 04:37 PM
Join us live as the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS), through the Office of Public Procurement Policy (OPPP), officially launches the Enhanced Government of Jamaica Electronic Procurement (GOJEP) Portal and its New Supplier Interface at the AC Hotel Kingston on Thursday, July 30, 2026. This landmark event represents another major step in Jamaica's ongoing digital transformation of public procurement. The enhanced GOJEP platform introduces modernized features designed to improve transparency, efficiency, accessibility, and accountability throughout the Government's procurement process. The programme will feature an opening video entitled "Electronic Procurement Journey," highlighting Jamaica's evolution toward a fully digital procurement environment, followed by welcome remarks, keynote presentations, testimonials from procurement practitioners and registered suppliers, live demonstrations of the new platform, and an overview of the enhanced system. The keynote address will be delivered by Hon. Fayval Williams, MP, CFA, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, underscoring the Government's commitment to strengthening public financial management through innovation and digital governance. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica or PBCJ carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest. Website: https://www.pbcjamaica.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pbcjamaica Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbcjamaica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbcjamaica #PBCJ #PBCJamaica

Official Naming Ceremony of the Paul Bogle Highway || July 30, 2026 @Jul 30 2026 04:34 PM
The Paul Bogle Highway is named in honour of The Right Excellent Paul Bogle, one of Jamaica's National Heroes, whose unwavering fight for justice, equality, and the rights of ordinary Jamaicans helped shape the course of the nation's history. Stretching from Bull Bay Bridge to Morant Bay, this modern highway is more than a vital transportation corridor—it is a symbol of progress, resilience, and opportunity. As the largest road infrastructure investment in the history of St. Thomas, the highway is designed to improve connectivity, reduce travel times, enhance road safety, and support economic growth and sustainable development throughout the parish and eastern Jamaica. The designation of the highway celebrates Paul Bogle's enduring legacy while recognizing his profound contribution to Jamaica's journey toward social justice and national identity. By connecting communities and improving access to businesses, services, tourism, and investment opportunities, the Paul Bogle Highway will serve generations to come as a lasting tribute to one of the nation's greatest freedom fighters. This landmark project reflects the Government of Jamaica's continued commitment to modernizing the country's transportation infrastructure, fostering economic development, and improving the quality of life for all Jamaicans while preserving the legacy of a true national hero. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica or PBCJ carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest. Website: https://www.pbcjamaica.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pbcjamaica Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbcjamaica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbcjamaica #PBCJ #PBCJamaica

Joint Select Committee appointed to review the Domestic Violence Act || July 30, 2026 @Jul 30 2026 03:13 PM
AGENDA Review of the Matrices of Submissions to review the Domestic Violence Act ================================ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica, or PBCJ, carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest. Website: https://www.pbcjamaica.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pbcjamaica Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbcjamaica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbcjamaica #PBCJ #PBCJamaica

Ministry of Finance and the Public Service GOJEP 2.0 Platform Launch || July 30, 2026 @Jul 30 2026 04:32 PM
Join us live as the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS), through the Office of Public Procurement Policy (OPPP), officially launches the Enhanced Government of Jamaica Electronic Procurement (GOJEP) Portal and its New Supplier Interface at the AC Hotel Kingston on Thursday, July 30, 2026. This landmark event represents another major step in Jamaica's ongoing digital transformation of public procurement. The enhanced GOJEP platform introduces modernized features designed to improve transparency, efficiency, accessibility, and accountability throughout the Government's procurement process. The programme will feature an opening video entitled "Electronic Procurement Journey," highlighting Jamaica's evolution toward a fully digital procurement environment, followed by welcome remarks, keynote presentations, testimonials from procurement practitioners and registered suppliers, live demonstrations of the new platform, and an overview of the enhanced system. The keynote address will be delivered by Hon. Fayval Williams, MP, CFA, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, underscoring the Government's commitment to strengthening public financial management through innovation and digital governance. ================================ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica, or PBCJ, carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest. Website: https://www.pbcjamaica.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pbcjamaica Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbcjamaica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbcjamaica #PBCJ #PBCJamaica

Remembering Sir Garfield Sobers @Jul 30 2026 03:53 PM
Join us this afternoon at 5:00 p.m. on PBCJ as we broadcast delayed, the funeral service honouring cricket legend and Caribbean hero, Sir Garfield Sobers. Witness the memorial proceedings and pay tribute to a true icon whose legacy has left an indelible mark on cricket and the Caribbean community. Tune in to reflect, remember, and honour the life of a national hero and sporting legend. PBCJ is the People's Station. Find us on FLOW - Channel - 113 DIGI - Channel 13 Follow us on our social media platforms @pbcjamaica Join our WhatsApp Broadcast Channel for the latest updates, livestream notifications, government news, and special features delivered straight to your phone. #SirGarfieldSobers #CaribbeanLegend #CricketGreat #NationalHero #Legacy #SportsIcon #InMemoriam #CaribbeanPride ================================ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. The Public Broadcasting Corporation of Jamaica, or PBCJ, carries as part of its programming: Coverage of events of National and Regional Interest Dissemination of Balanced News, Current Affairs, Information and Ideas on matters of general public interest. Website: https://www.pbcjamaica.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pbcjamaica Twitter: https://twitter.com/pbcjamaica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbcjamaica #PBCJ #PBCJamaica