The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is on track to release the official population count for the 2022 Population and Housing Census by the end of September 2025. This was disclosed by Acting Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, who indicated that, “we are currently in our final stages of data validation”. She was responding to a question posed during Thursday’s (July...

In 2024, Crime Stop Jamaica received 867 tips, resulting in $7.5 million in rewards – $6.3 million of which was paid under the Rewards for Guns Campaign. This is contained in the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) 2024 Economic and Social Survey, which was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 1). The report further notes that law-enforcement...

Regional Director in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, is calling on parents to take a more hands-on approach in guiding their children, especially as they transition into high school, where new academic and social challenges await. Speaking at the graduation ceremony for Chetwood Memorial Primary School, held at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Montego...

Parents are being urged to support their children through prayer, praise and presence. The appeal was made by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, at Ardenne Preparatory and Extension High School’s Annual School-Leaving Ceremony, held at Ardenne High School in Kingston, on Wednesday (July 2). Speaking on the theme, ‘Communication: Road Map...

MBJ Airports Limited, which operates Sangster International Airport (SIA), has announced new regional services by LIAT Airlines, enhancing connectivity between Montego Bay and key Caribbean destinations. This includes a revived domestic route linking Kingston and Montego Bay, with flights scheduled to commence this month and operate three times per week from SIA. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MBJ Airports Limited,...

Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Senior Reporter, Garfield Angus (left), is presented with an honorary diploma by Chair of the José Martí Technical High School Board, Sandra Swyer-Watson. The presentation was made at the institution’s school-leaving ceremony on Wednesday (July 2).

The Government is currently finalising the next phase of the Public Sector Modernisation Programme, aimed at enhancing service delivery, streamlining operations, and aligning public administration with Jamaica’s evolving development priorities. This was disclosed by Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, who indicated that the next phase of reform will prioritise accelerated digitisation to improve accessibility, efficiency,...