The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) has launched a National Photo Competition for high-school students, inviting them to explore and document Jamaica’s dynamic maritime landscape by capturing the country’s maritime story through their lenses. The competition, which is open to students between the ages of 13 and 18, is part of a broader public education campaign by the MAJ to...

As concerns grow globally about the impact of plastics on human health and the environment, Jamaicans are being strongly encouraged to avoid burning plastics, and to make more informed consumer choices by selecting products free of microplastics. This call comes as the Government enters the final phase of its single-use plastic ban, which now includes personal care and cosmetic products...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says the launch of Jamaica’s revolutionary ‘I AM ABLE’ mobile application is a “game changer” for persons with disabilities across the island. Speaking at the official unveiling at Turtle River Park in Ocho Rios on July 29, the Minister said that the new digital platform represents a significant step forward...

Jamaica has taken another major step towards becoming a Caribbean shipping and logistics hub with the official launch of the Caymanas Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) Project. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, led the proceedings during Tuesday’s (July 29) ground-breaking and launch ceremony on former sugar lands adjacent to Nelson Mandela Highway in Caymanas, St. Catherine. The CSEZ...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, says Jamaica is well on its way to becoming a top destination for business and investment in the Caribbean, thanks to a series of economic and structural reforms. Addressing the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on July 29, Senator Hill...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the Caribbean’s unified vision for investment-led transformation, as he welcomes global investors to Jamaica for the 2025 staging of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF). In a video message at the forum’s opening ceremony on Tuesday (July 29), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James, the Prime Minister said...

The Westmoreland Health Department’s health team is going into communities to provide health checks for students for back-to-school. Health Promotion and Education Officer for the parish, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that the community-based medicals are in response to increased requests for the service. He noted that the initiative is convenient and cost-effective for families. “It will cost them less...