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Director of Tourism at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, addresses a session at the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Monday (September 22). JAPEX is being held from September 21 - 24.

JTB Marketing Campaigns Building Jamaca’s Global Footprint

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) is building the destination’s global footprint through a dynamic marketing programme involving a mix of digital campaigns, cultural experiences, and world-class events. “We transitioned our marketing efforts from traditional to highly digital over the last...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (second right), shares a moment with three newly elected Councillors (from left) Dellon Gayle for the Denham Town Division; Phylicia Henry Golding for the Chancery Hall Division; and Kelvin Hall for the Olympic Gardens Division. Occasion was the swearing in ceremony held at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), downtown Kingston on September 22.

New KSAMC Councillors Urged to Lead with Integrity

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Audrey Deer-Williams.

16,000 Jamaicans Now Registered under Govt’s Social Pension Programme

Director of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), Donovan White, addresses a session of Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Monday (September 22). JAPEX is being hosted from September 21 - 24.

Stopover Arrivals Up 4.1 Per Cent

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Instrument of Office to State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, during a swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on Friday (September 19).

State Ministers Ready to Support Work of Ministries and Administration

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Instrument of Office to State Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Delroy Williams, during a swearing-in ceremony held at King’s House on Friday, September 19.

7 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Career Milestone for Newly Appointed State Minister, Hon. Delroy Williams

Newly-elected Member of Parliament for Clarendon Central, Hon. Delroy Williams, has been appointed State Minister in the Ministry of Local and Rural Development. This appointment marks a pivotal advancement in Mr. Williams’ public service career, which includes prior roles as Mayor of Kingston and Senator in the Upper House of Parliament. In response, he expressed both gratitude and humility, reaffirming...

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) Team with Pon di Corner Citizen Podcast guest, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Desmond Brooks (centre), of the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPSOB). The PCOA Team (from left) are: Senior Director, Inspections and Monitoring, Andrew Beaumont; Communications and PR Manager, Karen Cadien; PCOA Chief Executive Officer, Otarah Byfield Nugent; and Legal Counsel, Sheldon Clarke.

7 months ago National Security and Peace

Persons Reminded of Their Rights When Arrested by the Police

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JIS) is reminding citizens of their rights when arrested by one of its members. Speaking on the Police Civilian Oversight Authority’s (PCOA) Pon Di Corna Podcast recently, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Desmond Brooks of the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPSOB) explained the process of arrest and the rights of individuals in custody. “The...

7 months ago LabourSocial Security

NIS Caters to Approximately 150,000 Pensioners

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is reporting that the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) currently caters to almost 150,000 pensioners living in Jamaica and overseas. Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Audrey Deer-Williams, made the disclosure during an interview on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) television programme ‘Get the Facts’. “We have approximately 136,000 pensioners locally and another 12,000...

Director General, Statistical institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair.

7 months ago Finance & Public Service

STATIN Deepens Educational Partnerships to Advance Data Literacy in Schools

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education through strategic partnerships with schools and ministries, with a focus on promoting statistics, mathematics, and data literacy. Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, told JIS News that STATIN continues to expand its educational programmes to make statistics more accessible in the classroom and foster an appreciation for data-driven decision-making...

Caption: Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks at the recent Jamaica Agri-Business Investment Forum (JAIF) 2025, on September 19, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

7 months ago Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Commits to Transforming Lives of Sector Stakeholders

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has committed to redoubling the Ministry’s effort to transform the lives of Jamaicans, particularly those engaged in portfolio activities. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Minister Green said this is an exciting time for those sectors. “I think we have to be at the heart of the growth agenda...

Acting Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis.

7 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

JBDC Accelerates MSME Digital Transformation under EU-Funded Initiative

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has ramped up efforts to drive the digital transformation of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with at least 500 businesses set to digitise one internal process this year under the European Union (EU)-funded ‘Digital Jamaica’ Project. The three-year initiative, launched in 2023, is managed by the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce and...