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Regional Coordinator at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Marlon Brown, addresses the audience during a media briefing held at the Port Maria Civic Centre following the annual Caribe Wave Tsunami Readiness Exercise on March 19.

Caribe Wave Drill Enhances Jamaica’s Tsunami Readiness

This year’s Caribe Wave Tsunami Readiness Exercise, conducted in Port Maria, St. Mary, on March 19, yielded valuable data to enhance Jamaica’s disaster preparedness and response systems. According to Regional Coordinator at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management...

Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr Sharon Lewis, speaks at the monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation, recently.

Health Facilities in Portland Improved Under ‘Operation Refresh’

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his 2026/27 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on March 19.

Gov’t Identifies Lands in Black River for Post-Hurricane Relocation and Reconstruction

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the annual Diplomatic Dinner on Thursday (March 19) inside the Ballroom at King's House.

G-G Hails Friendship, Support from Int’l Community During Hurricane Recovery

Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr Adrienne Williams, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank'.

Researcher Urges Action to Cut Emissions in Jamaica

Senior Medical Officer at the Savanna-La- Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Suman Vemu.

2 weeks ago Health & Wellness

High Demand for Maternity Services at Savanna-La-Mar Hospital

There continues to be a high demand for maternity services at the Savanna-La-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland with deliveries averaging approximately 2500 per year, says Senior Medical Officer at the facility, Dr. Suman Vemu. He noted that the number has fluctuated between 2000 and 2400 for the past four years but “not a major decline.” He said that the...

Acting Principal at Brampton Primary School in Trelawny, Monica McBean (fourth left) is joined by the teaching staff in accepting a donation of furniture and soccer balls from President of Themis Mortgage in the United States, Chris Perry (right). The items were handed over at the institution on Thursday (March 19).

2 weeks ago Education

Brampton Primary Gets Furniture, Footballs from Florida-Based Company

Brampton Primary School in Trelawny has received a donation of six desks and chairs and footballs from Florida-based company, Themis Mortgage. The items were officially handed over during a ceremony held at the school on Thursday (March 19). In an interview with JIS News, President of Themis Mortgage, Chris Perry, said the donation was part of ongoing assistance to the...

Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson.

2 weeks ago Gender Affairs

Domestic Workers’ Union Hailed for 35 Years of Advocacy

Principal Director at the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson, has hailed the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU) as a leading force in advancing the rights, recognition and development of household workers in Jamaica and beyond. Speaking at the union’s 35th anniversary thanksgiving service held recently at Eastwood Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston, Mrs. Coburn...

Chief Executive Officer at the Savanna-La- Mar Public General Hospital, Roan Grant (left), and Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the hospital, Petunia Leslie Blair, accept a donation of receiving blankets from member of the Support Your Girlfriends charity, Vanessa Moore, at the health facility in Westmoreland on Friday ( March 20).

2 weeks ago Health & Wellness

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital Gets 200 Receiving Blankets from US-Based Charity

The maternity department at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland has been bolstered through the donation of approximately 200 receiving blankets by the Support Your Girlfriends charity based in the United States. The donation, valued at up to US $400,was made during a press briefing held at the facility on Friday (March 20), where hospital officials and public health...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is joined by Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings (left), and President of the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU), Elaine Duncan, in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Ministry’s North Street office in Kingston on Tuesday (March 17). The agreement, coinciding with the Union’s 35th anniversary, formalises an enhanced partnership between the Ministry and the JHWU.

2 weeks ago LabourSocial Security

MOU Signed to Strengthen Support for Domestic Workers

The country’s domestic workers are to benefit from training, improved labour protections and opportunities, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU). The agreement, coinciding with the union’s 35th anniversary, builds on the existing partnership between the entities, by providing a more structured and strategic approach...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left), transmits notification messages to recipients under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) initiative during Wednesday’s (March 11) Post‑Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House. Looking on is Chief Marketing Officer and Country Manager at WiPay Jamaica, Kibwe McGann.

4 weeks ago LabourSocial Security

ROOFS Beneficiaries Urged to Redeem Grants Before Code Expiry

Beneficiaries under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters (ROOFS) initiative are being urged to redeem their grants, whether for building materials or cash, before their digital codes expire. “When you receive your text message or your QR code, it is not to be put on the shelf or in your pocket for weeks. The QR code and text...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (March 11) post‑Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, where she provided a synopsis of her opening 2026/27 Budget Debate presentation, delivered in the House of Representatives on March 10.

4 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

Finance Minister Assures Jamaica Prepared for Oil Price Fluctuations Amid Middle East Conflict

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, has assured the public that Jamaica is well positioned to manage fluctuations in global oil prices stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking during Wednesday’s (March 11) post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, Mrs. Williams highlighted the Net International Reserves (NIR), currently standing at US$6.8 billion,...