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Minister Outlines Holistic Plan to Weave Tourism More Deeply into Broader Economy

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has outlined a holistic plan to weave tourism more deeply into Jamaica’s broader economy. Speaking at a briefing with reporters at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on September 26, Mr. Bartlett said the country...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr.

Parents Must Pay Close Attention to Changes in Children’s Behaviour – NPSC

Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Programme, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jacqueline Dillon, addresses JCF Domestic Violence Intervention Unit Centre Managers and Liaison Officers on day two of the three-day training seminar, delivered in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), at the Sea Gardens Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 25.

JCF Strengthens Domestic Violence Intervention Capacity Through UNFPA Training

Acting Unit Head in the Labour Market and Welfare Statistics Unit at the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Nichole Allen, discusses the modules of the Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC), during a recent JIS Think Tank.

JSLC to Capture Data on a Wide Range of Social Areas

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Carlinton Burrell (left), interacts with the winners of the ScaleItUp Accelerator pitch competition on ‘Demo Day’, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (September 24). They are (from second left) Towerfarms’ Operations Manager Kerrie-Anne Gray; founder of Phinetic, Joanna Anderson; and Damani Thomas, creator of Carbon Neutral Initiative.

Three Climate Entrepreneurs are Scale-It-Up Accelerator Pitch Winners

Community Relations Officer at the National Works Agency (NWA), Western office, Janel Ricketts.

9 months ago Works / Construction

Traffic Signals Commissioned Near Green Island High School

Two new traffic signals have been commissioned in Green Island, Hanover, to enhance road safety for both motorists and pedestrians, particularly around the busy corridor near the Princess Grande Hotel and Green Island High School. Community Relations Officer at the National Works Agency (NWA), western office, Janel Ricketts, said the project was funded by the Princess Group. “They came in...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (third right), and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Jinfeng Wang (third left), raise a toast to 53 years of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and China. The occasion was a reception commemorating the 76th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on September 25. Sharing the moment are (from left): Minister of Justice and Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck; Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright; former Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Dean-Roy Bernard.

9 months ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Reaffirms Enduring Partnership with People’s Republic of China

The Government of Jamaica has reaffirmed its deep appreciation for the strong and enduring ties shared with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This sentiment was expressed by Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, during a reception commemorating the 76th Anniversary of the founding of the PRC, held at the Jamaica...

Director of Policy Research in the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) Social Policy Planning and Research Division, Suzette Johnson, discusses the Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC) during a JIS News interview.

9 months ago Finance & Public Service

Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions Data Undergoes Extensive Validation Before Release, Says PIOJ

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has indicated that it takes approximately nine to ten months to process and release the findings from the annual Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC). Director of Policy Research in the PIOJ’s Social Policy Planning and Research Division, Suzette Johnson, told JIS News that the timeline reflects the extensive review and validation processes the...

Jamaican sprint legend, Hon. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

9 months ago Sport

Fraser-Pryce Encourages Young Athletes to Persevere

Jamaican sprint legend, Hon. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, has encouraged young athletes to pursue their dreams with determination and perseverance. She urged them to stay strong and go after their goals without fear even in the face of challenges. “Sometimes our blessings come, but they are bottled or wrapped in thorns, and some obstacles and some hurdles and storms, but they don't...

Director of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) Division, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Godphey Sterling, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

9 months ago Cybersecurity

Organisations Urged to Take Immediate Steps to Strengthen Their Cyber Security Defences

Director of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) Division, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Godphey Sterling, is urging organisations across Jamaica to take immediate steps to strengthen their cyber security defences. Speaking with JIS News recently, Lt. Col. Sterling said that vulnerability mitigation, breach data remediation, and incident reporting are critical to safeguarding Jamaica’s digital infrastructure. “We must plug the gaps before...

Marine Inspector with the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Mr. Norman Thompson, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank, held at the Agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue, in Kingston.

9 months ago Fisheries

Fishers Must Have Seaworthy Vessels – MAJ

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is urging fishers to ensure their vessels are seaworthy before going out to sea. Marine Inspector with the MAJ, Mr. Norman Thompson, said ensuring safety at sea is of paramount importance for the Authority, as it forms a core aspect of the entity’s mandate. “We ensure that all registered vessels act in accordance with...

The Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade building, in downtown Kingston, was lit up by the traditional blue lights in observance of World Maritime Day 2025 on September 25. The Maritime Authority of Jamaica hosted its annual Illuminating Ceremony and Cocktail Reception at the Ministry, in downtown Kingston. World Maritime Day was celebrated under the theme: ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’.

9 months ago Uncategorized

Transport Minister Outlines Jamaica’s Active Role in IMO

Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the work of stakeholders in the maritime sector is guided not only by national priorities, but by Jamaica’s active role within the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Addressing the Authority’s Illuminating Ceremony and Cocktail Reception in recognition of World Maritime Day, on September 25, Mr. Vaz said Jamaica is proud of...