Latest

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon for a new three-bedroom home being handed over to a joyful Paulette Reynolds (right), in Central Kingston on Thursday (August 7). Sharing the moment are Senior Director in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Richard Cargill (left); Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston Central, Donovan Williams (right) and Ms. Reynolds’ grandchildren (from left), Kardel, Aaron and Rodel. The home was provided to the family under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP).

Four Families in Central Kingston Get NSHP Houses

Four families from Central Kingston, who were living in substandard housing conditions due to tragic or unfortunate circumstances, have received new homes under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). The keys to the new homes were handed over by...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), breaks ground for ‘The Haven’ housing development under the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), on Hanover Street in Central Kingston on Thursday (August 7). He is joined by (from left) Chair of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters; Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston Central, Donovan Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Senior Director in the Ministry, Richard Cargill; and Managing Director of Yardworks Construction Company Limited, Kamal Shand.

PM Breaks Ground for ‘The Haven’

Patrons are on their feet, singing and waving flags during the Independence Grand Gala held on Wednesday (August 6), at the National Stadium in Kingston.

Rave Reviews for Grand Gala 63

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), stands on the dais as he is saluted by the Guard of Honour during the celebration of Jamaica’s 63rd year of Independence at the Grand Gala held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday (August 6).

Vibrant Display of National Pride at Grand Gala

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson (third right); Jamaica's Ambassador to Japan, Her Excellency Shorna-Kay Richards (second right); Commissioner General, Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Maureen Smith (right), along with Japanese officials enjoy performances by Jamaican artistes during the National Day Ceremony, held on August 6 at Expo 2025 Japan.

Jamaica Reaffirms Strong Partnership with Japan at Expo 2025

Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (left), in conversation with Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during the launch of the Jamaica Legal Information Portal (JLIP), at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston, on July 30.

8 months ago JusticeLegal and Constitutional Affairs

Stakeholders Welcome Launch of JLIP

Stakeholders have welcomed the recent launch of the Jamaica Legal Information Portal (JLIP). The platform is intended to improve public access to Jamaica’s laws, educate the public about all aspects of legal information and provide a facility for them to express views on and query the status of any law. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, highlighted that it is...

LASCO/NAJ Nurse of the Year 2025, Fione Collins, delivers remarks after being crowned during a ceremony held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

8 months ago Gender AffairsHealth & Wellness

Nurse of the Year to Focus on Empowering Women

Nurse of the Year for 2025, Fione Collins, will be using her platform to empower women through her ‘I Win’ project. The initiative focuses on resilience-building among women who are facing challenges, to strengthen them and “to let them know that while they may be hurting, while they may be struggling, that they can make it,” she said in an...

Principal of the Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, Lynton Weir, addresses a scholarship presentation ceremony held at the Brother-in-Law Rotisserie restaurant in Old Harbour.

8 months ago EducationYouth

Old Harbour High School Looking to Establish Auto-Mechanic Lab

The Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine is looking to establish an auto-mechanic laboratory to prepare students for careers in the automotive industry. The facility will equip students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles. “We have in place the drawing for this auto-mechanic lab,” said Principal of the school, Lynton Weir. “We...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, reaffirms Jamaica

8 months ago CultureEmancipationForeign AffairsIndependence

Jamaica Marks National Day at Expo 2025 with Message of Peace and Global Solidarity

Jamaica’s National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, in Japan, was observed with a powerful message of peace, love and solidarity. The Day, which was celebrated on August 6, also marked the country’s 63rd anniversary of Independence and the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in Japan. Speaking at the Official National Day Ceremony at Expo 2025 in...

Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, addresses the Independence Flag Raising Ceremony held at Independence Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday (August 6).

8 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Jamaicans Urged to Preserve Country’s Independence

Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon is calling on Jamaicans to take greater responsibility in preserving and advancing the nation’s independence. “Our fore parents would have fought for us, and it was a real struggle, and where we are today as a result of their efforts. So, it can't be too...

Flyer with ticket outlet information for the Jamaica 63 Grand Gala celebration.

8 months ago CultureIndependence

2,500 Performers for Grand Gala

Jamaica will celebrate 63 years of Independence on Wednesday (August 6) at the National Stadium in Kingston with the annual Grand Gala, under the theme ‘Be Proud, Be Bold, in Black, Green and Gold’. The event is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport through the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Oliva Grange, told...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

8 months ago CultureIndependence

Personal Drones and Vuvuzela Horns Prohibited at Grand Gala

Jamaicans are being urged not to take personal drones or vuvuzela horns to the Jamaica 63 Independence Grand Gala, set for the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday, August 6. The appeal came from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank. “Vuvuzelas are being discouraged. It is very...