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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), engages in discussion with Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Professor Khaled El‑Enany (second right); UNESCO Regional Director and Representative for the Caribbean, Eric Falt (right); UN Resident Coordinator in Jamaica, Dennis Zulu (third right), and other stakeholders. The meeting took place during a courtesy call at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on April 2.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), engages in discussion with Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Professor Khaled El‑Enany (second right); UNESCO Regional Director and Representative for the Caribbean, Eric Falt (right); UN Resident Coordinator in Jamaica, Dennis Zulu (third right), and other stakeholders. The meeting took place during a courtesy call at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on April 2.

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Receives Courtesy Call from UNESCO Leadership

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, addresses the Embassy of Jamaica
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, addresses the Embassy of Jamaica's inaugural Citizenship Ceremony, held recently in Washington DC.

Embassy of Jamaica in Washington DC Hosts Inaugural Citizenship Ceremony
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Tova Hamilton (third right, front row), poses with students from Mulgrave Primary School in St. Elizabeth, which is among the beneficiaries of 20 dual‑fuel 15,000‑watt portable generators donated for distribution to educational institutions most affected by Hurricane Melissa. The generators were handed over during a ceremony held on Tuesday (April 7) at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood Centre, Kingston. The donation was made possible through a collaboration involving Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac) and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Foundation, based in Geneva, Switzerland, with support from its local affiliate, MSC Jamaica Limited. Other participating stakeholders include (from left, back row) Senior Education Officer, Region Four, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Everette Riley; NET Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; MSC Jamaica Limited Managing Director, Roger Hinds; JamVac Executive Director, Joy Roberts; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace; Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Education Ministry
Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Tova Hamilton (third right, front row), poses with students from Mulgrave Primary School in St. Elizabeth, which is among the beneficiaries of 20 dual‑fuel 15,000‑watt portable generators donated for distribution to educational institutions most affected by Hurricane Melissa. The generators were handed over during a ceremony held on Tuesday (April 7) at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood Centre, Kingston. The donation was made possible through a collaboration involving Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac) and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Foundation, based in Geneva, Switzerland, with support from its local affiliate, MSC Jamaica Limited. Other participating stakeholders include (from left, back row) Senior Education Officer, Region Four, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Everette Riley; NET Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; MSC Jamaica Limited Managing Director, Roger Hinds; JamVac Executive Director, Joy Roberts; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace; Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Education Ministry's Guidance and Counselling Unit, Kennecy Haynes-Davidson, and Mulgrave Primary School Principal, Ryan Stone.

20 Generators Donated to Aid Recovery in Hurricane-Affected Schools
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

PIOJ Reports Notable Milestones by Health Sector Despite Challenges
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), converses with Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, during a Passing Out Parade for Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), converses with Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, during a Passing Out Parade for Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) recruits at the National Police College of Jamaica in St. Catherine.

Over 7,100 Recruits Join Transformed JCF Since 2018

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Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters (left), delivers remarks during a ceremony to commemorate the Loan Contract between the Government and the Inter‑American Development Bank (IDB) for the continuation of the Public Sector Transformation Programme. The event was held at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service on March 27. Also pictured (from second left) are Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams; IDB Country Representative in Jamaica, Natacha Marzolf; and Lead Specialist in State Modernisation at the IDB, Mauricio Garcia.
Finance & Public Service

85 Public-Sector Entities Now Utilising Gov’t’s Integrated Payroll and HR System

At least 85 public-sector entities are now utilising the Government’s integrated payroll and human resource management information system, MyHR+. This was confirmed by Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters. MyHR+ is being implemented across the public sector under the Government’s Public Sector Transformation Programme (PSTP). The system comprises two main modules: HR, which facilitates the...
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Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (second right), shares the lens with (from left) Regional Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt; Director General of UNESCO, Professor Khaled El-Enany; and Head of Cooperation for the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz. The occasion was the presentation of Jamaica’s AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Report, launched on Wednesday (April 1) at Jamaica House. The assessment was completed in partnership with UNESCO, with funding support from the EU.
Office of the Prime MinisterScienceTechnologyVision 2030

Jamaica Lays Strong Foundation for AI Governance

Jamaica has established a strong foundation for the adoption and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) through the enactment of the Data Protection Act and the Cybersecurity Act, ensuring the nation is well-positioned to harness AI across diverse local sectors. Building on this framework, the National AI Task Force – formed in 2023 – successfully delivered Jamaica’s national AI policy recommendations...
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Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon.
Office of the Prime Minister

Document Recovery Programme to Become a Permanent NIRA Feature

The Document Recovery Programme, designed to help citizens replace vital documents that have been lost, stolen, or destroyed, is poised to become a permanent feature of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). Executive Director, Dr. Warren Vernon, made the disclosure during an interview with JIS News. He noted that the programme was first introduced in response to the passage...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Jamaicans Urged to Adopt Responsible Disposal Practices

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, is urging Jamaicans to adopt responsible disposal practices for bulky waste as the agency intensifies efforts to manage large-scale refuse, and curb illegal dumping across communities. Mr. Gordon was speaking to journalists during a coastal clean-up activity at the South Gully in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday...
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State Minister, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (second right), listens as Chief Executive Officer, VM Foundation, Samantha Charles (second left), makes a point to Jamaica Library Service (JLS) National Reading Competition 2025 winner in the nine to 11 age group, Ladonia Rowe. Also sharing in the conversation is Director General, JLS, Maureen Thompson. Occasion was the launch of the 2026 staging of the reading competition at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on April 1.
Education

JLS Targeting 6,000 Entrants for 2026 National Reading Competition

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, is calling on Jamaicans, aged six to 99 to enter the 2026 staging of the Jamaca Library Service (JLS) National Reading Competition. The JLS is looking to increase the number of participants to 6,000 this year. Entries for the competition are now being accepted at...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

NSWMA Improving Garbage Collection in Western Jamaica

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, says the agency is strengthening its fleet management to improve garbage collection across western Jamaica. He noted that trucks and crews from other areas have been deployed to support operations in the region. “We don’t sit on our hands… . We bring in, from time-to-time, extra trucks from...
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