Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, on Tuesday (December 17), officially commissioned into service the $35 million Spicy Hill Pipeline Project in Trelawny. This new water infrastructure, spearheaded by the National Water Commission (NWC), will benefit approximately 1,152 residents in the growing rural community, providing them with improved access to potable...

Traffic changes are now in effect for the town of Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth. A one-way system was implemented in the town yesterday, Monday, December 16 and will continue until January 6, 2025. The one-way system will operate between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays. On Sundays it will revert to dual usage. As of yesterday, the section...

The National Works Agency (NWA) has approved traffic changes in the rural township of Christiana, Manchester. The changes took effect yesterday, Monday, December 16, 2024. The following now obtains in Christiana. Main Street, at its intersection with the Christiana Bypass (Apple Tree Plaza) is now accommodating only motorists heading from the direction of Mandeville towards the Christiana High School. No...

Doubts about entering the 2024 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition turned into triumph for 24-year-old Jordanne Roache, winner of the Photo Category. She recalled that a friend sent the competition flyer to her and encouraged her to make a submission. Jordanne said she was very hesitant about entering, but decided to give it a chance. “I didn’t think that...

High Commissioner of India, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, says Jamaica must prepare to explore opportunities and identify ways to benefit from India’s increased interest in the Latin American Region. He noted that trade between India and Latin America has increased to some $50 billion and the India Government envisions that this will reach $100 billion by 2028. Jamaica's location can...

The St. Mary Municipal Corporation says it is expecting a busy festive season for the parish, as applications for temporary vending licences soar. In an interview with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Municipal Corporation, Ethlyn Douglas, said that based on the amount of persons who have come in for temporary vending licences they are expecting a busy...

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The National Water Commission (NWC) is committed to ensuring a reliable water supply to Morant Bay and the growing town of East Prospect in St. Thomas Eastern says Member of Parliament (MP), Dr. Michelle Charles. “To address this demand, the NWC has identified key infrastructure improvements, including rehabilitation of the relift station and upgrading of the distribution network. This will...

Students at the Portland-based Buff Bay Primary School were exposed to innovation and careers in agriculture at an agri-expo held recently at the institution. Under the theme: ‘Youth in Agriculture: Shaping the New FACE of Food,’ the event featured displays by entities highlighting various professions in the sector and how technology is being used to boost production and productivity to...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is imploring persons not to leave their vehicles running in an enclosed garage to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that can be deadly. “Do not start the car in the garage and leave the car throttling. The carbon monoxide from that car will kill you in quick...

The Portmore Municipal Corporation will be sponsoring Christmas treats and other activities in communities across the municipality during the yuletide season. Mayor of Portmore, His Worship Leon Thomas, told JIS News that the Municipality’s focus will be on bringing Christmas cheer to children and elderly residents. “We'll be taking care of our seniors and our children, and there are several...

Overwhelmed with emotion, tears of joy flowed down the faces of Ellenor Whyte and Carmel Maxwell when they were handed the keys to their new two-bedroom homes on December 16, life changing gifts just in time for Christmas. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, presented the keys to the furnished houses at a handover ceremony at...

                        The Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA) mobilizes strong support for their Purple Walk as part of 16 days of activism associated with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW).

Media Personality Britney Clarke (left) dances with a senior citizen from the Vineyard Town Golden Age Home, at a Senior Citizen’s Treat held on the lawns of Jamaica House on Saturday (Dec.14).

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness (centre) presents a gift to a ward of the State during a Christmas treat on Sunday (Dec. 15) on the Jamaica House back lawns in Kingston. Sharing the moment are Burger King’s Assistant Brand Manager Rashai Graham (left) and Senior Brand Manager, Orion Aitken.

Trade Administrator/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Trade Board Limited, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake, has called for strengthened international collaboration to streamline trade processes, enhance digital infrastructure and harmonise regulatory standards. Speaking at the recent World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China, Dr. Blake highlighted how nations can work together to enhance these collaborative efforts, paving the way for a more interconnected...

The All-Jamaica Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2024 was 141.9, reflecting an inflation rate of 1.0 per cent as released today by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). The main contributor was a 2.1 per cent rise in the index for the division ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages’, influenced mainly by a 5.7 per cent increase in the index of...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be leveraging the use of technology to manage traffic congestion more effectively over the busy Christmas period, particularly during peak hours. This forms part of a broader ongoing thrust by the JCF to utilise advanced technology to enhance traffic management and law enforcement. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay, who heads the JCF’s...

As the demand for used motor vehicles continues to rise, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is urging buyers to be better informed about their rights and responsibilities when making such purchases. During a recent webinar on motor vehicle importation hosted by the Trade Board Limited (TBL), Director for the CAC’s Western Region, Richard Rowe, said that “consumers should be aware...

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has ramped up its presence in major towns and parish capitals, as the country enters the high traffic period during the Yuletide season. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on December 16, a member of the JCF’s Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB), Superintendent Lloyd Darby, emphasised the importance of strategic...