Electors who do not have a Voter ID card will still be permitted to cast their ballot on Election Day, September 3, as long as their names appear on the Voters’ List. This was disclosed by Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, during a recent interview with JIS News. “As long as you are on the voters’ list, you will be...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, joined the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) in welcoming its 86th Intake of officers during the Passing Out Parade held on August 15 at the Carl Rattray Staff College in Runaway Bay, St. Ann. An additional 98 dedicated men and women have answered the call to serve as...

With Jamaica’s General Election scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, electors are being encouraged to confirm their voter registration status and polling information ahead of the big day. Director of Elections, Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ), Glasspole Brown, told JIS News that electors have several channels that can be utilised to verify if they are on the official voters’ List. “First,...

 

       

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has unveiled a series of strategic initiatives designed to transform the educational landscape and ensure that all students receive high-quality instruction and support. These measures include a more structured approach to curriculum delivery, strengthened planning frameworks, and the integration of innovative technologies to enhance student monitoring and support overall well-being. Speaking during...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting that the economy grew by an estimated 1.4 per cent during the April to June 2025 quarter, compared with the corresponding period in 2024. Speaking at the PIOJ’s hybrid quarterly press briefing on Tuesday (August 19), Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, said the out-turn for the review quarter largely reflected continued growth...