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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the commencement session of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Monday (June 15), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the commencement session of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference on Monday (June 15), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, in St. James.

Jamaica Must Position Itself to Take Advantage of Global Advances in Science and Technology – Terrelonge

Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says Jamaica must position itself to take advantage of global advances in science, technology and sustainable development, through stronger partnerships with its diaspora and international...
WorldSkills Jamaica Technical Delegate, Dwayne Bent (centre), shares a photo opportunity with competitors and experts preparing for the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, People
WorldSkills Jamaica Technical Delegate, Dwayne Bent (centre), shares a photo opportunity with competitors and experts preparing for the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, during the closing ceremony of the WorldSkills Jamaica Invitational Training Camp, held on June 12 at Cardiff Hotel and Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

WorldSkills Jamaica Training Camp Equips Competitors for Global Stage
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right) converses with stakeholders at the handover ceremony for 13 Cardiotocography (CTG) machines and one state-of-the-art ultrasound machine at Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston on Monday (June 15). The items, valued at $32 million were donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and facilitated by the Food For the Poor Jamaica. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Missionary for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Paul Sutherland; Food For the Poor Jamaica Board Director, Jean Lowrie-Chin; Victoria Jubilee Hospital Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Garth McDonald; Deputy Director of Nursing Services at Bustamante Hospital for Children, Elise Fairweather-Blackwood; Executive Director of Food For The Poor (FFTP) Jamaica, Denise Cagley-Jefferson,and Caribbean Area Presidency at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Ahmad Corbitt.
State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second right) converses with stakeholders at the handover ceremony for 13 Cardiotocography (CTG) machines and one state-of-the-art ultrasound machine at Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston on Monday (June 15). The items, valued at $32 million were donated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and facilitated by the Food For the Poor Jamaica. Sharing in the occasion (from left) are Missionary for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Paul Sutherland; Food For the Poor Jamaica Board Director, Jean Lowrie-Chin; Victoria Jubilee Hospital Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Garth McDonald; Deputy Director of Nursing Services at Bustamante Hospital for Children, Elise Fairweather-Blackwood; Executive Director of Food For The Poor (FFTP) Jamaica, Denise Cagley-Jefferson,and Caribbean Area Presidency at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Ahmad Corbitt.

$32M Boost for Maternal and Neonatal Care at Victoria Jubilee Hospital
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre, seated); Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (fourth right, seated); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth left, seated); State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (third right, seated), along with other representatives of the Government, share a photo opportunity with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards – Diaspora (GGAA-D) recipients. The seven recipients (standing, second row) received their awards during a special ceremony at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre, seated); Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (fourth right, seated); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth left, seated); State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (third right, seated), along with other representatives of the Government, share a photo opportunity with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards – Diaspora (GGAA-D) recipients. The seven recipients (standing, second row) received their awards during a special ceremony at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

Seven Diaspora Leaders Honoured with 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addresses the opening of the newly established Parent Place at the Calabar Primary and Infant School in downtown Kingston on June 12.
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addresses the opening of the newly established Parent Place at the Calabar Primary and Infant School in downtown Kingston on June 12.

First Parent Place Opens at Calabar Primary and Infant School

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Kevin McKindoe, addresses the Corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday (June 11).
Housing

HAJ Exploring Acquisition of Easington Lands in St. Thomas

The Housing Agency of Jamaica Limited (HAJ) is slated to conduct a site visit to lands at Easington, St. Thomas, on Tuesday (June 16) as part of an assessment process that may lead to the acquisition of properties currently owned by the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation. This was disclosed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Corporation, Kevin McKindoe, during...
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Assistant General Manager for Human Capital Management at the National Housing Trust, Donnetta Russell.
EducationSkillsYouth

Students Encouraged to Apply for NHT’S Construction Scholarship

With the June 20 application deadline fast approaching, students pursuing construction-related disciplines are being encouraged to apply for the National Housing Trust (NHT) 2026/27 Construction Scholarship. Speaking with JIS News recently, Assistant General Manager for Human Capital Management at the NHT, Donnetta Russell, said the scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students, while helping to build Jamaica's future...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left), with (from second left), General Manager of the Spirits Pool Association Limited (SPA), Christopher Gentles; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith; and Chairman of the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers
CommerceIndustryInvestment

Jamaica Well Positioned to Strengthen Foothold in Global Spirits Industry – State Minister

Jamaica is well positioned to strengthen its foothold in the global spirits industry and generate greater economic value from one of its most internationally recognised products, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. Speaking at the recently held West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association (WIRSPA) and Spirits Pool Association (SPA) Cocktail...
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Professor Emerita of Social History at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Verene Shepherd delivers the 15th annual Marcus Garvey Lecture at the St. Ann Parish Library in St. Ann on Friday (June 12), under the theme
Culture

Garvey’s Teachings Still Relevant Today – Professor Shepherd

Professor Emerita of Social History at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Verene Shepherd, is calling on Jamaicans to embrace the principles of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. She noted that his teachings on mental emancipation and celebration of African identify continue to resonate in contemporary society, providing a framework to address many of the struggles people...
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Regional Manager at SPM Waste Management Limited, Sheldon Smith (left), speaks to students at BB Coke High School in Junction, St. Elizabeth, following a recent road show hosted by the agency.
Local Government

Citizens Urged to Properly Containerise Waste

Regional Manager at SPM Waste Management Limited, Sheldon Smith, is encouraging citizens to properly package and containerise household waste to improve the efficiency of garbage collection. Speaking with JIS News following a recent environmental awareness road show in Junction, St. Elizabeth, Mr. Smith said that many delays experienced in garbage collection result from improperly packaged waste. He explained that collection...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
Health & Wellness

Parents Urged to Secure Household Chemicals to Prevent Accidental Poisoning

The Westmoreland Health Department is imploring parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to protect children from accidental poisoning during the upcoming summer break. The call comes as statistics are showing a high number of cases of poisoning among children in western Jamaica. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that the issue remains a...
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