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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, on June 3.

Work Commences on 78 Roads under SPARK Programme

Work has commenced on 78 roads under the $45-billion Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, provided...

Acting Senior Director for Accreditation, Training and Quality Management at JANAAC Global Accreditation, Gabrielle Andrade Bell, underscores the critical role of accreditation in supporting Jamaica’s trade competitiveness and economic growth during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

JANAAC Urges SMEs to Harness Accreditation for Growth and Global Access

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (third left, front row), with officials of her Ministry, and stakeholders in the sport sector, at a recent ‘Safeguarding in Sport’ seminar, held at the Ministry in New Kingston.

Sports Federations Encouraged to Promote Mental Resilience

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information continues to reiterate the need for students to reduce sugar consumption.

Schools Reminded to Adhere to Guidelines for Beverages

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Reggae Sumfest Remains Vibrant Platform That Elevates Rich Entertainment Culture – Minister

Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy.

10 months ago Fisheries

Grange Pen Fish Sanctuary to Become Operational in July

The Grange Pen Fish Sanctuary in Lilliput, St. James, will become operational by July of 2025. By then, 20 buoys will be installed to clearly mark the sanctuary and protect the reef from boat anchors, encouraging responsible use of the area. Resulting from a public-private collaboration between the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, the sanctuary will...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, briefs members of the diplomatic corps about the upcoming 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM, which will be held in Montego Bay, St. James, from July 6 to 8. The briefing was held at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (June 3).

10 months ago CARICOMForeign Affairs

Jamaica’s CARICOM Chairmanship to Focus on People, Partnerships & Prosperity

Jamaica will be leading dialogue and action under the theme ‘People, Partnerships, Prosperity: Promoting a Secure and Sustainable Future’, when the country assumes chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on July 1, 2025. This was revealed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, during a briefing with the diplomatic corps at the Ministry’s...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3).

10 months ago Justice

Over 7,000 Expungements Approved Since 2016

Since 2016, nearly 11,000 expungement applications have been filed, with more than 7,000 approved, including 1,800 of 2,500 submissions for fiscal year 2024/25. This was disclosed by Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3). Successful expungement applicants gain the benefit of having convictions erased from their criminal...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre, head table), engages in discussion with members of the Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (June 3). Pictured (from left) are Principal at St. Hugh’s Preparatory, Sasha Wright; Director, Liberty Academy at the Priory, Susan Williams; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; JISA President, Tamar McKenzie; and Registrar, Independent Schools

10 months ago EducationYouth

PHOTOS: JISA Members Call on Education Minister

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre, head table), engages in discussion with members of the Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (June 3). Pictured (from left) are Principal at St. Hugh’s Preparatory, Sasha Wright; Director, Liberty Academy at...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett

10 months ago EntertainmentTourism

Jamaica Looking to Unleash Potential of Entertainment

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica must leverage its position as a leading entertainment hub within the Caribbean to benefit the local economy. Speaking at a Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF)-organised workshop dubbed ‘The Event Playbook: Strategies for Event Tourism Success’ at the Sans Souci Resort in St. Mary on May 27, Minister Bartlett emphasised that Jamaica’s diverse offerings...

Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron, makes a presentation during a recent town hall at the Casa Maria Hotel in St. Mary.

10 months ago AgricultureYouth

Coconut Industry Board Targeting Youth for Knowledge Transfer

With the average age of the Jamaican coconut farmer being 65 years, the Coconut Industry Board (CIB) says it is on a mission to get more young people involved in the sector. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shaun Cameron, who spoke to JIS News following a recent town hall in St. Mary, said the board wants to revitalise the tradition of...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right, head table), addresses students from Boston College, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Monday (June 2). She is joined by (from left, head table) Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Director, Montserrat Coalition at Boston College, Fr. Michael Davidson (right), who led the delegation.

10 months ago EducationYouth

PHOTOS: Education Minister Meets with Delegation from Boston College

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right, head table), addresses students from Boston College, during a courtesy call at Jamaica House on Monday (June 2). She is joined by (from left, head table) Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Director, Montserrat Coalition...