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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the debate on the Mediation Act in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 7).

Mediation Act Deemed Key to Curbing Domestic Violence and Easing Health System Strain

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Mediation Act will provide an important intervention to help reduce the risk of domestic violence, which places additional strain on the public health system. Making his contribution to...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 7).

MSMEs Encouraged to Register on Gov’t’s Public Procurement System

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer, addresses the launch of the ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Standard, at the offices of the Bureau of Standards Jamaica in St. Andrew on Wednesday (July 8).

Businesses Urged to Embrace ISO/IEC 27001 Standard

Chief Executive Officer of MBJ Airports Limited, operators of Sangster International Airport (SIA), Shane Munroe.

Sangster International Becomes First English-Speaking Caribbean Airport to Secure Level 3 Carbon Certification

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers remarks during the handover of a new fleet of vehicles to the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) at the National Chest Hospital in Kingston on July 3.

Jamaicans Urged to Take Charge of Their Health

Regional Director in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Sophia Forbes-Hall (right), looks at a bottle of tomato jelly, during a visit to the Ewarton High School booth, at the National School Garden Exhibition 2026, held recently at the José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine. The booth is being manned by student Aleya Thompson (left), while other officials and students look on.

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Role of School Gardens in Strengthening Food Security, Healthy Living Highlighted

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...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the Rotary Club of St. Andrew

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Special Education Diagnostic Centre in Portland to Open September

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...

Director of Finance and Accounts at the Accountant General

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Government Pensioners Urged to Submit Life Certificates on Time

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...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the handover and reopening ceremony for the Castleton Botanical Gardens in St. Mary on July 1.

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Holland Bamboo in St. Elizabeth to Be Pedestrianised for Eco-Tourism

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...

Executive Director, Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters (at left), with members of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining team, which won last year

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Public-Sector Workers to Debate Productivity Growth in Final

The Accountant General’s Department and the Administrator General’s Department will face off in the final of the Public Sector Debate Competition, scheduled for Thursday, July 9, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The teams will debate the moot: ‘Be it resolved that Jamaica should prioritise productivity growth in existing industries over policies aimed at developing new higher...

Official photo of Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda

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Minister Highlights Significance of Wetlands

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has highlighted the significance of wetlands in contributing to the economic development of the country. “Wetlands are not peripheral environmental issues. They are central to economic resilience, to food security, to climate adaptation, and increasingly they are central to national security,” the Minister said. He was speaking at a Regional...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on July 7.

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JSE Micro Market Represents Transformative Opportunity for Micro and Small Enterprise Sector – Minister

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the launch of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Micro Market represents a transformative opportunity for Jamaica's micro and small enterprise sector. The initiative was launched on June 23, 2026, and reflected months of careful planning, technical development, and collaboration between the JSE and its partners. “By lowering barriers to...