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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated, centre); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (seated, left) and President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald-Bishop (seated, right) share a photo with the eight members of the judiciary who were sworn into higher offices during a ceremony at King’s House in St. Andrew, today (April 9).

Eight Judges Sworn into Higher Offices

Eight members of the Judiciary were sworn into higher offices by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, today (April 9). Hon. Justice Lorna Shelly-Williams and Hon. Justice Carolyn Tie-Powell will serve as Acting Judges of Appeal, from...

Acting Superintendent for the Jamaica Fire Brigade's (JFB) Portland Division, Wade McDermott.

Motorists Urged to Park 10 Feet Clear of Fire Hydrants

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers the main address at the official commissioning of the solar system installed at the National Health Fund (NHF) pharmaceutical warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive on Wednesday (April 8). The installation is expected to improve energy efficiency and lower operational costs.

Health Minister Highlights Increased Access to Medication Facilitated by the NHF

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), is joined by National Health Fund (NHF) Board Chairman Shane Dalling (second left); NHF Chief Executive Officer, Everton Anderson (third left); Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (second right); and Vice President of Programme Operations at Direct Relief, Genevieve Bitter (right), along with other stakeholders, as they listen to NHF Director of Institutional Benefits, Projects and Maintenance, Richard Allen (left), explain components of the solar system installed at the NHF's Pharmaceutical Warehouse on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston during the official commissioning on Wednesday (April 8).

NHF Commissions Solar System at Kingston Warehouse

Chairman and founder of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, Janet Silvera, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional office, on Wednesday, April 8.

Five High Schools to Benefit from Jill Stewart Mobay City Run

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), makes a point to Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson (right), at the official launch of Isratech’s Resilience Farm Tour, held at the company’s Manchester offices in Kendal, on April 8. At centre is Chief Executive Officer of the company, Benjamin Hodara.

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Minister Says Markets Are Well Supplied with Agricultural Produce

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says markets are once again well supplied with agricultural produce, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa last October. He highlighted that crops such as cabbage, lettuce and carrots are now widely available, and noted that bananas and plantains are still in recovery and will take several months to return to...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), addresses over 90 travel advisors from Northeast United States during the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Travel Advisory Reception at Catherine’s Restaurant in Laurel, Maryland, on April 7.

9 hours ago Foreign AffairsTourism

Tourism Minister Lauds Over 90 Travel Advisors in Northeast US Market

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has lauded more than 90 travel advisors and trade partners operating out of the Northeast United States (US) market, including 50 of Jamaica’s top performers. “You are not just selling a destination. You are shaping dreams, building confidence, and influencing decisions at a moment when trust matters more than ever,” he said, while addressing the...

Stakeholders in attendance at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Education Conference at the Princess Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on Tuesday (April 7).

9 hours ago EducationInformationSkillsYouth

Gov’t Advancing Major Expansion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training

The Government is advancing a major expansion of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as part of its push to transform and future proof Jamaica’s education system. The initiative was underscored by Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, during the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Education Conference, being held at...

Noted scientist, Professor Errol Morrison, delivers the keynote address during the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Research Day Expo, held on the institution’s Portland campus in March.

9 hours ago AgricultureEducationScience

Professor Errol Morrison Calls for ‘Brain Gain’ to Strengthen Jamaica’s Research and Development

Noted scientist, Professor Errol Morrison, has called for a strategic shift from “brain drain” to “brain gain” as a catalyst for boosting Jamaica’s productivity and research capacity. Delivering the keynote address during the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Research Day Expo, held on the institution’s Portland campus in March, Professor Morrison argued that Jamaica must urgently expand its...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre), and President, Jamaica Amateur Athletics Association (JAAA), Garth Gayle (right), engage with winner of the Austin Sealy Award at the 2026 CARIFTA Games, Shanoya Douglas. The Minister was at the Norman Manley International Airport on Tuesday (April 7) to welcome home the junior track and field athletes, which again topped the CARIFTA medal table with 71 medals.

9 hours ago Sport

Minister Grange Hails Outstanding CARIFTA Games Athletes

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has hailed the country’s junior athletes for their dominant performance in the 2026 CARIFTA Games held in Grenada from April 4 to 6. The team once again topped the medal table, amassing 71 medals – 28 gold, 27 silver and 16 bronze. Sprinter Shanoya Douglas was the most outstanding athlete,...

1 day ago Health & WellnessNational Security and Peace

Hanover Police Stage Fitness Event in Hopewell on Saturday

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in Hanover will host a community fitness event in Hopewell on Saturday, April 11, aimed at promoting wellness while strengthening ties between residents and the police. The event, dubbed Rise and Move – Hanover Soca Aerobics, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Hopewell Community and Sports Centre. Admission is free. Speaking to...

Social Development Commission (SDC) Executive Director, Omar Frith (right), looks at a finished bouquet, while Parish Manager for SDC Portmore, Ishiwawa Hope (centre), speaks to the designer and one of the workshop instructors, Lataliah McFarlane (left), during the agency’s second annual Youth Entrepreneurship Skills Symposium (YESS!) in St. Catherine,

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SDC to Implement Programmes to Strengthen Local Economy in 2026/27

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will continue to implement programmes and initiatives, aimed at strengthening the local economy for the 2026/27 fiscal year. Executive Director of the SDC, Omar Frith, made the disclosure on the JIS television programme ‘Get the Facts’, recently. “At the top of the agenda for the new financial year, we want to continue to strengthen the...