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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Adrew Holness (third left), opens the valve for an irrigation system at the Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon, on April 23. Observing are Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (fifth left).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Adrew Holness (third left), opens the valve for an irrigation system at the Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon, on April 23. Observing are Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater (fifth left).

PM Commissions Irrigation System to Serve Agro Park in Clarendon

A modern irrigation system to serve the 700-acre Parnassus Agro Park in Clarendon was commissioned into service on April 23 by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “We have allotted 400 of those acres specifically for small farmers....
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry.
Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry.

PIOJ Calls for Strategic Caribbean Stakeholder Approach to High-Skilled Migration
Regional Public Relations Manager for Sandals Ocho Rios, Lyndsay Isaacs (left), along with (from second left) General Manager, Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Gary Holgate; Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Assistant Commissioner in charge of Area Two, Julian Davis-Buckle, and Forest Manager at the Forestry Department’s North West Regional Office, Ian Wallace, plant a tree during the Sandals Foundation’s Earth Day initiative at the Dunn’s River Watershed, Bogue Estate, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Tuesday (April 22).
Regional Public Relations Manager for Sandals Ocho Rios, Lyndsay Isaacs (left), along with (from second left) General Manager, Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Gary Holgate; Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Assistant Commissioner in charge of Area Two, Julian Davis-Buckle, and Forest Manager at the Forestry Department’s North West Regional Office, Ian Wallace, plant a tree during the Sandals Foundation’s Earth Day initiative at the Dunn’s River Watershed, Bogue Estate, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Tuesday (April 22).

Volunteers Plant 300 Trees at Dunn’s River Watershed for World Earth Day
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), shows off a bunch of green plantains while touring booths at the Montpelier Agricultural & Industrial Show, held at the Montpelier Show Ground in St. James, on Monday, April 21. He is joined by (from left) President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Owen Dobson; President of the St. James Branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris; and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right), shows off a bunch of green plantains while touring booths at the Montpelier Agricultural & Industrial Show, held at the Montpelier Show Ground in St. James, on Monday, April 21. He is joined by (from left) President of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Owen Dobson; President of the St. James Branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Glendon Harris; and Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon.

Montpelier Research Station to Be Renovated
Student at Decarteret High School in Mandeville, Manchester, Joel Campbell (right), demonstrates the functions of the Study Smart Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tutor for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC AI Tutor) technology, developed by EduHub Company Limited, during Tuesday’s (April 22) Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank. At left is EduHub’s Chief Executive Officer, Davia Bryan-Campbell, who spoke during the Think Tank.
Student at Decarteret High School in Mandeville, Manchester, Joel Campbell (right), demonstrates the functions of the Study Smart Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tutor for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC AI Tutor) technology, developed by EduHub Company Limited, during Tuesday’s (April 22) Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank. At left is EduHub’s Chief Executive Officer, Davia Bryan-Campbell, who spoke during the Think Tank.

EduHub Develops Revolutionary Technology for Student Success in CSEC and CAPE Exams

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets General Manager, Urban Development Corporation (UDC), L. Robert Honeyghan during the recent ground-breaking and contract-signing ceremony for the Raintree Commercial Complex, Ferry Pen, St. Catherine.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEnvironmentPrime Minister

Gov’t Pursuing Development While Safeguarding the Environment – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to responsible and sustainable development while protecting and preserving the environment. He underscored that safeguarding the natural environment is fundamental, even as the Government undertakes measures to create economic opportunities for the continued growth and development of the country. “Whenever we do development there is this tension...
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Deputy Director/Legal Counsel, Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Shantal English Richards, highlights the creativity and purpose behind the JIPO X JaRIA Original Song Competition, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’. The Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) collaborated with JIPO on the initiative.
CommerceIndustryInvestment

JIPO JaRIA Original Song Competition Sets Stage for World IP Day Celebrations in Jamaica

In the lead-up to World Intellectual Property Day 2025 on April 26, the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), in collaboration with the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA), hosted the highly anticipated JIPO X JaRIA Original Song Competition. The finals took place on Thursday, April 17, at ‘Di Lot’ in Kingston, showcasing authentic Jamaican talent, creativity, and musical originality. Speaking during...
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Newly appointed FAO Representative in Jamaica Dr. Ana Touza presents her credentials to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith
Foreign Affairs

Dr. Ana Touza Appointed FAO Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has appointed Dr. Ana Touza as the new FAO Representative for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Belize. A rural sociologist and gender specialist, Dr. Touza brings more than two decades of experience in international development, with a strong track record in research, policy, and programme implementation across Latin America, Africa, and...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPress Release

Public Update on Harmony Beach Park Operations: Use of Walter Fletcher Beach Over Easter Holidays

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advises the public that Harmony Beach Park remains open to visitors; however, access to the beach and swimming areas continues to be temporarily restricted as we address ongoing water quality issues. We are aware that this restriction comes as the Easter holiday approaches, a time when many Jamaicans and visitors alike look forward to enjoying...
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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Event Promoters and Organisers Urged to Apply Early for Fire-Safety Permits

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, is reminding event promoters and organisers to apply early for fire-safety permits. Speaking with JIS News recently, Mr. Beckford noted that this is to ensure that all necessary inspections are done and safety measures are in place ahead of public gatherings. He explained that once an application is submitted, the Fire Prevention...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Rehabilitated Roadway Opens in Trysee, St. Ann

Residents of Trysee in St. Ann are celebrating a significant event in their community, as the official opening of a newly rehabilitated roadway took place on Monday, April 15. The event was marked by a brief ceremony hosted by the St. Ann Municipal Corporation. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, and other officials participated in the...
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