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Teacher at Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Dian Dennis, who taught the top primary-school student in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP), Jasonnia Beadle.

Veteran Teacher Proud of Guiding Top Primary-School PEP Student to Success

She has been teaching for more than 20 years but was thrust into the spotlight recently with the release of this year’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP) results. Dian Dennis is the teacher of the top primary-school PEP performer, Jasonnia Beadle,...

Founder and Director, Made4Goal Jamaica Global Sports Summit, Alrick McKenzie, outlines the vision behind the initiative during the opening of the inaugural Summit 2026 at the University of Technology (Utech) Jamaica in Papine, St. Andrew, on Monday (June 29).

Jamaica Must Leverage Achievements of Athletes to Attract Investments – Permanent Secretary

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, speaks in an interview with Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Giovanni Dennis, at Jamaica House on Monday (June 29).

No TCNs in St Mary – Dr. Chang Denies Rumours

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), presents the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) trophy to Miss Kingston & St. Andrew Festival Queen 2026, Danielle Cox (second left), during the Miss Kingston & St. Andrew Festival Queen Coronation Show, held at Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston on Sunday (June 28). Pictured (at right) is second runner-up Jeanae Robinson.

Miss Kingston & St. Andrew Festival Queen Crowned

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, delivers remarks during the Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund sensitisation session, held on June 24 at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James.

Parents, Educators and Community Leaders Urged to Safeguard Youth from Social Media and Vaping Risks

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers main address at the launch of the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Thursday (June 18).

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Agricultural Sector Rebounds

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says despite the devastation of Category Five Hurricane Melissa last October, the agricultural sector recorded 190,000 tonnes of domestic produce in the first quarter of 2026. Delivering the keynote address at the launch of the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at Hi-Pro in White Marl,...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the launch of the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show, held at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Thursday (June 18).

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Agriculture Ministry Rolls Out $149-Million Drought Mitigation Programme for Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has implemented a $149-million drought mitigation programme to shield farmers from the effects of prolonged drought conditions. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement at the launch of the 72nd staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Thursday (June 18). The Minister...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

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Community Groups Key to Combatting Lifestyle Diseases – Minister Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says community organisations have a vital role to play in tackling the rising prevalence of lifestyle diseases by fostering healthier behaviours in the places where Jamaicans live, work, and socialise. Speaking during the Ministry’s Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund sensitisation session at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St....

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a session of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association

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Tourism Stakeholders Encouraged to Promote More Natural Offerings

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, is encouraging tourism stakeholders to help expand Jamaica’s tourism reach, by embracing and promoting the country’s growing potential as a nature-positive destination. Addressing the luncheon session of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s 65th Annual Tourism Forum and General Meeting at Sandals Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaks at the Ministry

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Persons Encouraged to Use Purchasing Power to Demand Production of Healthier Foods

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is encouraging citizens to use their purchasing power to influence manufacturers to produce healthier foods and beverages as part of efforts to reduce the country's burden of lifestyle diseases. Speaking at a Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund sensitisation session at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James, on...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the International Fisherman’s Day ceremony, held on June 25 at Colonel’s Cove in Morant Bay, St. Thomas. Seated is National Fisheries Authority (NFA) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Gavin Bellamy.

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Gov’t to Expand Boat and Equipment Initiative for Fishers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining plans to expand its Boat and Equipment Retooling Initiative over the next five years, building on the successful completion of the programme’s first phase through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, announced that the Government has allocated an additional $66 million in the current financial year to procure 20...

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Local Organisations Invited to Drive Healthier Lifestyles Under ‘CARE’ Fund Initiative

Local organisations across Jamaica are being invited to lead efforts in promoting healthier lifestyles through the Government’s $500 million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund initiative, which seeks to prevent illness and strengthen public health at the grassroots level. Speaking during a CARE Fund sensitisation session, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James on June 24, Minister...