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Communications Officer at the Jamaica Red Cross (JRC), Esther Pinnock, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (October 16), where she outlined activities being held across the island in observance of Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’.
Communications Officer at the Jamaica Red Cross (JRC), Esther Pinnock, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (October 16), where she outlined activities being held across the island in observance of Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’.

Jamaica Red Cross Celebrates 61 Years of Service to the Country

The Jamaica Red Cross (JRC) is observing Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’ as it celebrates 61 years of dedicated humanitarian service to the people of Jamaica. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)...
The Ardenne High School team celebrates the institution
The Ardenne High School team celebrates the institution's 15th hold on the Jamaica Cultural Develpment Commission's (JCDC) Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts, at the 2025 presentation ceremony held at the Little Theatre in Kingston on Wednesday (October 15). Extracurricular Coordinator at Ardenne High School, Zia Gray (centre) holds the trophy.

Ardenne High Maintains Hold on JCDC Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in Performing Arts
A section of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James.
A section of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James.

Gov’t Prioritising Safety and Protocol in Montego Bay Perimeter Road Works
Students at Lystra Primary and Infant School in Somerset, St. Thomas, participate in a physical activity session during the launch of a citrus orchard project at the institution. The initiative, implemented under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Jamaica Moves in Schools’ programme, was officially launched on Tuesday (October 14).
Students at Lystra Primary and Infant School in Somerset, St. Thomas, participate in a physical activity session during the launch of a citrus orchard project at the institution. The initiative, implemented under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Jamaica Moves in Schools’ programme, was officially launched on Tuesday (October 14).

Lystra Primary and Infant School Establishes Citrus Orchard Under ‘Jamaica Moves’ Initiative
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is in discussion with (from left) Cash Transfers Officer World Food Programme (WFP), Lorenzo Nerantzis; Deputy Country Director for the WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office, Daniel Longhurst; and Head of the WFP Jamaica Satellite Office, Dana Sacchetti. Occasion was a courtesy call the WFP team at the Ministry’s offices, 1F North Street office in Kingston on October 15.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is in discussion with (from left) Cash Transfers Officer World Food Programme (WFP), Lorenzo Nerantzis; Deputy Country Director for the WFP Caribbean Multi-Country Office, Daniel Longhurst; and Head of the WFP Jamaica Satellite Office, Dana Sacchetti. Occasion was a courtesy call the WFP team at the Ministry’s offices, 1F North Street office in Kingston on October 15.

PHOTOS: World Food Programme Team Calls on Labour Minister

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State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (second right), engages in conversation with (from left) President of the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, Dr. Kevin Brown; Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley; Director of the Jamaican Education AgriTech (EAT) Programme and Technology Competition, Corrinne Martin; and Member of Jamaicans EAT, Dr. Paul Campbell. The occasion was the initiative’s launch on Thursday (October 16) at UTech’s Papine Campus in St. Andrew. The initiative will train and support 94 university students in designing and manufacturing hydroponic systems to help address climate change and strengthen food security in Jamaica.
Agriculture

Agriculture Ministry Endorses Jamaicans Eat Programme and Technology Competition

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, has endorsed the Jamaicans Education AgriTech (EAT) Programme and Technology Competition, launched on Thursday (October 16). Jamaicans EAT is a non-profit initiative designed to tackle the challenges of climate change and food security in Jamaica through innovative, technology-driven solutions. It offers hands-on training to 94 participants from...
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Kendre Buchanan of the Alpha Primary School performs his award-winning piece, ‘Journey’, at the presentation ceremony for the 2025 Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts, at the Little Theatre in Kingston, on October 15.
Culture

Entries for Performing Arts Competitions Open on October 21

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will begin accepting entries for the 2026 Festival of the Performing Arts competitions on October 21. Submissions can be made by individuals, schools, community groups, and studio groups in the areas of dance, drama, music, speech, and traditional folk forms. The announcement was made by Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses students and Senior Teacher at St. Richard
CommunityDevelopmentEnvironmentLocal Government

NSWMA Urges Public Vigilance in E-Waste Disposal Practices

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, is urging the public to be more mindful of how they dispose of electronic waste (e-waste). He was speaking during an E-Waste Exposition and Collection Drive, held on Tuesday (October 14) at St. Richard’s Primary School in St. Andrew. The event was in recognition of International E-Waste Day...
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Executive Director at the MultiCare Youth Foundation, Mitzian Turner.
DevelopmentYouth

Young Lives Transformed Through EU-Funded Bridge Project

The lives of more than 300 young Jamaicans have been transformed through the European Union (EU)-funded BRIDGE Project, which provided critical training, mentorship, and behavioural support to at-risk youth across several parishes. Implemented by the MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) over a 34-month period, the initiative has resulted in measurable improvements in employability, life skills, and personal development among its participants....
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Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair, responds to questions during STATIN’s Quarterly Press Briefing, held on Wednesday (October 15) at S Hotel in Kingston.
Finance & Public Service

STATIN Begins Planning for Jamaica’s 16th National Census in 2031

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has initiated preparations for the country’s 16th Population and Housing Census, scheduled for 2031. Addressing STATIN’s Quarterly Press Briefing, held on Wednesday (October 15) at S Hotel in Kingston, Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, said the Institute intends to apply the lessons learned from the 2022 census as planning begins for the 2031 iteration. Ms....
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