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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

Gov’t Provides $7.5 Million to Assist 5,000 Farmers to Sign Up for Insurance

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has allocated $7.5 million to assist at least 5,000 farmers to get on the GK Weather Protect insurance policy. The move comes as the country prepares for the June 1 start of the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

Jamaica Prepared for Hurricane Season

Press Release: Saharan Air Layer / Saharan Dust Plume

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), breaks ground on the Ferry to Rock Pond Pipeline Project in St. Andrew on Tuesday, May 27. Joining him (from left) are Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew West Rural, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew North Western, Duane Smith; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda; Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton; and Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission, Herman Fagan. The over $1 billion-project will benefit more than 26,000 residents in the Red Hills and surrounding communities.

Over 26,000 St. Andrew Residents to Benefit from $1 Billion Ferry to Rock Pond Pipeline Project

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 27).

Gov’t Moves to Establish Pension Scheme for Farmers

11 months ago Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Appointment of Chief Technical Director – Financial Investigations Division (FID)

The Minister of Finance and the Public Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dennis Chung as Chief Technical Director of the Financial Investigations Division (FID), effective June 2, 2025. The recruitment/appointment process was managed by the Office of the Services Commissions. Mr. Chung brings over 35 years of extensive experience in accounting and financial management, having served...

11 months ago Health & WellnessPress Release

Jamaicans Encouraged to Reduce Saharan Dust Exposure

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is cautioning members of the public to guard against the effects of the Saharan dust that is currently affecting the island. Excess exposure to the dust particles can have severe health effects, including increased risk of respiratory and related illness, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and respiratory infection and allergies. Skin and...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left), presents centenarian 103-year-old Ruth Drummond with a gift basket during his visit to her home in Annotto Bay, St. Mary, on Monday (May 26). Ms. Drummond’s granddaughter, who is Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at Annotto Bay Hospital, Dr. Shameka Hughes (left) holds a card with a message from Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. Representatives from the Ministry have been paying visits to Jamaicans 100 years and older in recognition of Centenarians Day 2025 on May 20 under the theme ‘Honouring a Century of Wisdom and Grace’.

11 months ago LabourSocial Security

PHOTOS: Dr. Dunn Visits Centenarians in St. Mary

Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dana DeCordova-Denton, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank in Kingston.

11 months ago Technology

USF Marks 20 Years of Connectivity

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a series of impactful initiatives and events aimed at enhancing digital access and public awareness across Jamaica. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank recently, Marketing and Public Relations Manager of the USF, Dana DeCordova-Denton, said the milestone is being observed under theme ‘Connected at 20, Committed...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers her remarks at the Passing Out Parade of the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Intake 2024/01, held at Up Park Camp, Kingston, on Thursday (May 22).

11 months ago EducationNational Security and PeaceYouth

PHOTOS: Dr. Kasan Troupe at JNSC Passing Out Parade

Acting Director General at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority JACRA, Wayne Hunter, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank, held at the Agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

11 months ago Agriculture

JACRA to Plant Millions of Coffee and Cocoa Plants

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) aims to plant millions of coffee and cocoa plants to provide consistent supplies for the sector. JACRA is the regulatory body responsible for coconut, cocoa, coffee, ginger, nutmeg, pimento, and turmeric and is empowered by the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority Act (2017). Acting Director General at JACRA, Wayne Hunter, told JIS News...

The eight contestants vying for the title of Miss St. Thomas Festival Queen pause for a photo opportunity following their recent sashing ceremony at Whispering Bamboo Cove in the parish.

11 months ago Culture

St. Thomas Festival Queen 2025 to Be Crowned on Saturday

One lucky young woman will be crowned St. Thomas Festival Queen 2025 at the coronation show this Saturday (May 31) at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay. Eight contestants are vying for the coveted title, with the winner to compete for the national crown this summer. The contestants, who were recently sashed at Whispering Bamboo Cove, will showcase their cultural awareness,...