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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), tries her hand at baking a cake with the assistance of student, Judia Walker (second right), during a visit to the Victor Dixon High School in Mandeville, Manchester, on Thursday (May 2). Member of Parliament, Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford, looks on. At right, student Kalee Hinds, provides instruction on how to bake the cake.

Exciting, High-Paying Careers in STEM – Senator Morris Dixon

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, is encouraging students to embrace training in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, to prepare for exciting and lucrative careers. Addressing the sixth annual Owen Robert Science Lecture...

Consul General of Jamaica in New York, Alison Wilson.

Consul General Alison Wilson Announces Investing in Jamaica and Housing Forum

Chair, Pharmacy Council of Jamaica, Dr Ernestine Watson, responds to questions regarding illicit drugs during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) inaugural Anti-Illicit Trade Forum, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (April 30). The other panellists are (from left) General Manager, Spirits Pool Association, Christopher Gentles; and Head of Trade, Carreras Limited, Emmanuel Ruiz.

Officials Warn Against Unregulated Online Drug Sales in Jamaica

Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton.

HEART/NSTA Trust Champions Sustainability with New Refrigerant Recovery Centres

2Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, displays a copy of the Shared Prosperity Through Accelerated Improvement to Our Road Network (SPARK) Programme progress report, while addressing the monthly meeting of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry held at Cecil’s Restaurant in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (April 30).

Gov’t Building Roads for the Future – Minister Morgan

General Manager, Finance, Procurement and Standards at the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Orville Hill (second left), and Member of Parliament for Portland East, Ann-Marie Vaz (centre), amp up the energy at an Electrification Fair in Port Antonio, on April 24.

1 year ago Energy

More Than 1,000 Households Identified in Portland for House-Wiring Programme

More than 1,000 households in Portland have been identified to benefit from the Government’s House Wiring and Inspection Programme, an initiative to support the obtainment of regularised prepaid electricity infrastructure. In the 2025/26 Budget Debate, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, had announced the allocation of $1 billion to assist 20,000 new customers in joining the...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), is greeted by President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dennis Robothom (left), on Wednesday (April 30), at the organisation’s monthly meeting held in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. At right is Vice President of the St. Catherine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Marvin Hayden.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Government to Embark on Drainage Study in Spanish Town to Address Flooding

The Government will be embarking on a study of the drainage systems in sections of St. Catherine, particularly Spanish Town and Old Harbour, to take corrective action against flooding. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, at the monthly meeting of the St. Catherine...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, opens the 2025/2026 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 29).

1 year ago National Security and Peace

Cabinet Approves Expansion of JamaicaEye Surveillance Network

Cabinet has approved the Ministry of National Security’s Strategic Master Plan to expand the JamaicaEye surveillance network. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the disclosure as he opened the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on April 29. The plan will roll out an additional 2,500 cameras islandwide over a three-year period. “These cameras will have all...

Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace (right), experiences virtual reality during the Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation (JCTI) Tourism Career Expo 2025, held on Thursday, May 1, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. Observing the demonstration is Alec Afflick, Technical Officer for NovaCore Labs.

1 year ago Tourism

Technology Reshaping Careers in Jamaica’s Tourism Industry – Minister Bartlett

Artificial intelligence (AI), digital technology, and other tech-driven innovations are transforming Jamaica’s tourism industry, reshaping its operations and unlocking new career opportunities. This message was delivered by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, in a video address to the Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation (JCTI) Tourism Career Expo 2025 on Thursday (May 1), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose...

Chairman of the Issa Trust Foundation, Paul Issa (back row, centre) shares a moment with staff at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston and overseas medical personnel during a recent health mission at the hospital in Kingston. At front left is The Foundation’s Marketing and Promotional Consultant, Sean “Contractor” Edwards

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Health Sector to Benefit from Issa Trust Foundation’s Fundraising Concert

Grammy Award-winning reggae artiste Shaggy will headline Issa Trust Foundation’s concert on May 17, which will raise funds for local healthcare initiatives. The event, dubbed ‘For-the-Children’ will be held at the Couples San Souci Resort in St. Mary. Shaggy will be joined by singer and songwriter Lila Ike. The concert continues the Foundation's impressive legacy of hosting high-profile events that...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon Fayval Williams (left), is in conversation with Chairman of the Board of Cumax Wealth Management Limited, Andrea Wilson-Messam; and Managing Director of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, at the Cumax Wealth Management Spring Investment Forum on Wednesday (May 1) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

JSE to Launch Micro Market in April 2026

April 2026 is the target date for the launch of the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Micro Market. Managing Director of the JSE, Dr. Marlene Street Forrest, made the disclosure in an interview with JIS News at the Cumax Wealth Management Spring Investment Forum on Wednesday (April 30) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. The Government accepted a proposal...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses male students at the Clarendon-based Central High School, during the institution’s observance of Boys’ Day on Tuesday (April 30).

1 year ago LabourSocial Security

Vulnerable Students Can Access Support from Labour Ministry

Students at the secondary and tertiary levels are being encouraged to take advantage of support available under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security for employment, entrepreneurship or to pursue further studies. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. said there are a range of interventions for vulnerable students, including internships, education and entrepreneurship grants, as wells as the Steps-to-Work programme...