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Regional Health Promotion and Education Officer at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Marceleen Jordine-Wheatle (left), presents a cash voucher to third-time returnee, Lloyd Freeburn, accompanied by his wife Clarene Freeburn (right), during a Prostate Cancer Awareness Day screening event at the St. James Parish Church Hall on September 26.

Hundreds Screened in Montego Bay Under Prostate Cancer Awareness Day Health Initiative

Nearly 300 individuals benefitted from vital health services delivered under a multistakeholder initiative at the St. James Parish Church Hall in Montego Bay on September 26, in observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Day. The event was staged through a strategic...

The offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT), in downtown Kingston, which were illuminated in blue in solidarity with similar activities taking place across the world at the request of the International Maritime Organisation to signify the opportunities to be derived from preservation of the world’s oceans.

Maritime Awareness Week Used to Engage Public on Blue Economy Opportunities

Executive Director, Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Nickeisha Walsh.

SLB Making Student Financing Easier for All Jamaicans

Board member of the Lupus Foundation of Jamaica (LFJ), Nuncia Meghoo (left); Certified trauma coach, and Chief Executive Officer of CKM Healing Consultancy, Chantaeu Munroe (centre), and Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, Dr. Gabrielle Henry (right), recognise the launch of Lupus Month, held October 1, at the National Volunteer Centre on Camp Road in St. Andrew.

Many Persons Living with Lupus Display Resilience and the Will to Thrive – Miss Universe

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon.

JTC Celebrates World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5

Patrons make their way through the halls of the National Gallery of Jamaica to view the various artworks featured in the One Nation, New Symbols Exhibition, which opened in downtown Kingston on Sunday (September 28).

9 months ago Culture

New Exhibition Opens at National Gallery of Jamaica

The One Nation, New Symbols Exhibition is now open at the National Gallery of Jamaica, located at 12 Ocean Boulevard, downtown Kingston. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, described the opening as a celebration of Jamaica’s evolving story and a reminder of the central role of the arts in national identity. “It is always a joy...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.

9 months ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Says New State Minister Will Advance Progress in Cruise Sector

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says that newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Tova Hamilton, will hit the ground running as Jamaica builds on the momentum gained during the post-COVID-19 recovery. Mr. Bartlett, who was speaking with JIS News, following the recent Tourism Action Club Youth Symposium at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the opening ceremony for the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Industry/Academics Conference 2025 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (October 1).

9 months ago LabourSocial Security

Minister Charles Jr. Urges Strategic Collaboration to Unlock Blue Economy Potential

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is calling for more strategic and coordinated collaboration to fully maximise the potential of a sustainable blue economy. He emphasised that this collaborative approach is critical to driving inclusive economic growth, creating resilient employment opportunities, protecting marine ecosystems and coastal communities, and safeguarding ocean health for future generations. “Our maritime...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses Wednesday’s (October 1) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

9 months ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Part of Group of Standing Partners to Steer GSF in Haiti

Jamaica has agreed to be a part of the Group of Standing Partners charged with steering the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti. With a 12-month mandate, the 5,550-strong force will work alongside Haitian authorities to neutralise gangs, secure infrastructure and support humanitarian access. Its main aim is to protect vulnerable populations from escalating violence and prevent the displacement that...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (October 1) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

9 months ago EducationTransportYouth

JUTC Developing Security-Enabled Student Card for Rural School Bus Network

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is developing a special student card equipped with a built-in security alert feature, designed for use on rural school buses. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, who made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (October 1) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House, urged parents to accompany their...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness addresses the opening of the new Parliament and swearing-in ceremony for members of the Senate and the House of Representatives at Gordon House, on September 18.

9 months ago Parliament

Post-Election Training for MPs

Members of Parliament (MPs) will benefit from a post-election training programme hosted by the Houses of Parliament in partnership with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA). Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe, said the training will equip both newly elected and returning members with the knowledge, competencies and resources to effectively fulfill their constitutional and parliamentary responsibilities as legislators,...

9 months ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Co-Chairs Working Group on UN Mandate Implementation Review

Jamaica and New Zealand have been tasked with leading the working group on the United Nations (UN) 80 Mandate Implementation Review. The disclosure was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during Wednesday’s (October 1) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House. “Every time the General Assembly passes a resolution, it has...