Businesses are being urged to buy into the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 27001 Information Security Management Standard, as cyberattacks are on the rise. The call came from Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer, at the launch of the ISO/IEC 27001 Standard, at the offices...

Sangster International Airport (SIA) has become the first airport in the English-speaking Caribbean to achieve level-three certification under the Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme. This was disclosed by Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, Shane Munroe, who said that the milestone reflects the airport's commitment to reducing carbon emissions while advancing sustainable airport operations. Addressing a...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging Jamaicans to use their influence to promote healthier lifestyles and embrace greater personal responsibility for their health. “We must use our platforms, we must use our community-based organisations, we must use other places where we have even a small dose of influence... to help to influence this theme...

The importance of school gardens in strengthening food security, healthy living and environmental sustainability was underscored during the recently held National School Garden Grand Exhibition 2026. Held at the José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine, under the theme 'From the Farm to the Table', the exhibition showcased vibrant displays from participating institutions across Jamaica, highlighting the contribution of...

The new special education diagnostic centre being built by the Government in Portland is expected to open in September. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made the disclosure on Tuesday (July 7) at the Rotary Club of St. Andrew’s 60th Installation Ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The...

The Accountant General's Department (AGD) is urging government pensioners and their families to submit quarterly life certificates on time, to ensure pension payments continue without interruption. The appeal comes as the AGD continues its islandwide Life Certificate Drive, taking the service directly into communities to make the submission process more convenient for pensioners. Speaking with JIS News following the Portland...

Plans are under way to pedestrianise Holland Bamboo in St. Elizabeth and transform the scenic location into an ecotourism destination as part of the Government’s broader initiative to preserve and enhance Jamaica’s natural attractions. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, disclosed that a proposal has been submitted to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, seeking...