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Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

Gov’t Integrating Climate-Smart Practices Into Agriculture

By: Lisa Rowe, March 27, 2026

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, has made significant strides in integrating climate-smart technologies and sustainable practices to tackle climate change and enhance food security. Speaking recently at a...

General Practitioner and Researcher, Dr. D. Malcolm Brewster, shares findings from his research on medication adherence at a JIS Think Tank on March 19.

Study Highlights High Level of Medication Non-Adherence

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, March 21, 2026

Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (March 20), at the agency’s Television Department, at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

Proactive Approach to Prepare Agricultural Sector for Hurricane Season

By: Twila Wheelan, March 21, 2026

2019/20 State of the Nation Debate 2 weeks ago Caribbean CFO Summit to Drive Regional Post-Hurricane Collaboration and Resilience
By: Lisa Rowe, March 21, 2026
Agriculture 2 weeks ago Agriculture Continues to Rebound with Support from Ministry
By: Twila Wheelan, March 21, 2026
Finance & Public Service 2 weeks ago Jamaica’s Economic Transformation to Be Highlighted At Caribbean CFO Summit
By: Lisa Rowe, March 19, 2026

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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, outlines activities being organised for Global Recycling Day on Wednesday, March 18.

2 weeks ago JIS Think TankLocal Government

NSWMA Highlighting E-Waste on Global Recycling Day

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will place special emphasis on electronic waste as part of its observance of Global Recycling Day on Wednesday, March 18. Electronic waste, commonly...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, March 18, 2026

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, urges Jamaicans to dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) through approved recycling channels, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, recently.

2 weeks ago JIS Think TankLocal Government

Jamaicans Urged to Dispose of E-Waste Through Approved Recycling Channels

Jamaicans are being urged to dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) through approved recycling channels, instead of discarding the items in regular household garbage. Executive Director of the National Solid Waste...

By: Rocheda Bartley, March 17, 2026

Partner at Signature Creed and Associates (SCA), Kevon McIntosh, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on March 16. He disclosed that the Caribbean CFO Virtual Summit is slated for March 24 and 25.

2 weeks ago Finance & Public ServiceJIS Think Tank

Public and Private-Sector CFOS Encouraged to Register for Virtual Summit

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in the public and private sectors are being encouraged to register for the Caribbean CFO Summit, slated for March 24 and 25. The annual summit is...

By: Lisa Rowe, March 17, 2026

Regional Priority Non-communicable Disease and Family Health Coordinator, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, provides details of her study, titled 'Assessment of Delays to Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer among Patients Accessing Care at the Cornwall Regional Hospital', during a recent JIS Think Tank.

3 weeks ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Urged to Access Care Promptly

Public health specialist, Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell, is encouraging Jamaican women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer to seek support and follow through with timely treatment, to ensure the best...

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, March 13, 2026

Information Officer, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Joyce Reynolds Robinson, provides an overview of the 'Strap Up Jamaica' campaign, which has been relaunched by ODPEM.

1 month ago JIS Think TankLocal Government

ODPEM Relaunches Hurricane Strap Campaign to Boost Disaster Resilience

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has relaunched its ‘Strap Up Jamaica’ campaign, as part of intensified efforts to strengthen household resilience ahead of the 2026 Atlantic...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, February 26, 2026

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

2 months ago CommunityJIS Think TankSocial SecurityYouth

UNICEF Partners With JCPD to Enhance Support for Persons With Disabilities

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a relief initiative aimed at addressing the immediate socio-economic needs of...

By: JUDITH A. HUNTER, February 15, 2026

Chief Public Procurement Policy Officer at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Jovell Barrett, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on January 8, 2026, about the guidance note issued to procuring entities on emergency procurement procedures.

3 months ago JIS Think Tank

Government Issues Guidance Note For Emergency Procurement

The Government has issued a guidance note on the acquisition of goods, services and works in the situation of emergency procurement. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on January 8,...

By: Lisa Rowe, January 8, 2026

Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

3 months ago JIS Think TankLocal Government

JFB Appeals to Parents to Discourage Children from Making Calls

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to parents and guardians to discourage children from making prank calls to emergency services. Public Education Officer at the JFB, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks,...

By: Jermi-Lee Nelson, December 30, 2025

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Study Highlights High Level of Medication Non-Adherence

Proactive Approach to Prepare Agricultural Sector for Hurricane Season

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NSWMA Highlighting E-Waste on Global Recycling Day

Jamaicans Urged to Dispose of E-Waste Through Approved Recycling Channels

Public and Private-Sector CFOS Encouraged to Register for Virtual Summit

Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Urged to Access Care Promptly

ODPEM Relaunches Hurricane Strap Campaign to Boost Disaster Resilience

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Government Issues Guidance Note For Emergency Procurement

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