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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), admires the unique jewellery pieces created by Owner of Jay Khan Aesthetics, Tamika Campbell (left), at the Christmas in July trade show held on Thursday (July 9) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Minister Bartlett is joined by (from second left) Executive Director at the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Dr. Carey Wallace and State Minister in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Tova Hamilton. The event, which is in its 12th staging, concludes on July 10.

TEF Reaffirms Support for Jamaican Artisans

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) is expressing its continued commitment to transforming local artisans into global entrepreneurs, through the 12th staging of the Christmas in July trade show. The highly anticipated two-day event, which concludes today (July 10) at The...

Wealth 2) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams, addresses a recent ceremony for the award of land titles to 121 residents of Manchester by the National Land Agency (NLA), at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville.

Gov’t Advancing Land Registration Programme

Senior Director of Corporate Services at Jamaica Post, Carol Saunders Hammond.

Jamaica Post to Host UPU E-Commerce Readiness Workshop July 21-23

Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen

HFJ Celebrates 55 Years with Islandwide Community Health Outreach

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September 19 is International Coastal Cleanup Day

Director of Engineering and Technical Services at the National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC), Rohan Stewart, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency

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NIC Upgrading Canals, Pipelines to Mitigate Dry Conditions

The National Irrigation Commission (NIC) plans to undertake approximately 700 metres of canal rehabilitation and 1,400 metres of pipeline replacement as part of measures to address dry conditions and ensure that farmers have adequate access to irrigation. The pipeline replacement will resolve water loss from leaks, ensuring more reliable water distribution for farmers and other customers, said Director of Engineering...

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (second right) and Commissioner of Corrections for the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Brigadier (Retired) Radgh Mason (second left), cut the ribbon for the official opening of the new Portmore Probation Office. The ceremony for the new infrastructure was held on Wednesday (July 8) at the Big Buy Plaza in Portmore, St. Catherine. Sharing in the moment are (from left) Principal Probation Aftercare Officer at the Portmore Probation Office, Kerry-Ann Davis and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe.

5 days ago National Security and Peace

New Portmore Probation Office Opens

The Government has taken another significant step towards modernising the country’s justice system, with the official opening of the new Portmore Probation Office. The ceremony for the new infrastructure was held on Wednesday (July 8) at the Big Buy Plaza in Portmore, St. Catherine. Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, who delivered...

Deputy General Manager for Planning Development and Project Management, Urban Development Corporation (UDC), Loy Malcolm, provides an update on several projects being undertaken by the agency, during a JIS Think Tank on Thursday, July 9.

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Kingston Harbour Walk to Transform Waterfront

Kingston’s waterfront is set for a major transformation with the development of the Kingston Harbour Walk. The Kingston Harbour Walk is a 25-kilometre linear park to be developed by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) that will extend from downtown Kingston to Port Royal. The development is intended to strengthen climate resilience, while creating an engaging public recreational space. Speaking at...

Senior Vice President and Country Manager for Jamaica at ibex, Phil Taylor, outlines how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to enhance operations rather than replace workers during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

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Industry Leaders Say AI Will Boost, Not Replace, Global Services Jobs

Workers in the global services industry are being assured that artificial intelligence (AI) is designed to enhance productivity rather than replace jobs. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (July 9), Senior Vice President and Country Manager for Jamaica at ibex, Phil Taylor, said the emergence of new technologies has historically sparked concerns about job losses....

Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Coburn Robinson, converses with First Counsellor at the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Belize and The Bahamas, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz (left), and Director and Representative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Office for the Caribbean, Eric Falt, during a recent workshop on ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI): Online Safety and Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence’ at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Mrs. Coburn Robinson represented Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, at the event.

5 days ago Gender Affairs

JamSafe App to Bolster Gender-Based Violence Response

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says development of the JamSafe App – a digital platform for safeguarding against gender-based violence (GBV) – reflects the Government’s commitment to harnessing innovation to strengthen prevention, early intervention and coordinated support for survivors and those at risk. In remarks delivered on her behalf by Principal Director of the Bureau...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (second left), shares a moment with Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia “Babsy” Grange (third left), cricket legend and entrepreneur Christopher “Chris” Gayle (right), and Dancehall Entertainer, Tanto Black, at the official launch of Rich Rum by Triple Gold Rums Limited at the AC Hotel Kingston, on Wednesday, July 8.

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Launch of Rich Rum Signals Country’s Growing Capacity to Produce for Global Market – State Minister

The launch of Rich Rum by Triple Gold Rums Limited signals Jamaica’s growing capacity to produce premium, value-added products for regional and international markets, says State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. Speaking at the official launch of the premium Jamaican rum brand at the AC Hotel Kingston on Wednesday, July 8, Mr. Seiveright...

Some of the new vehicles recently acquired by the Ministry of National Security and Peace for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the JCF

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Crime Stop Arrests Up 38 Per Cent in 2025

Total arrests under the Crime Stop Programme increased by 38.2 per cent to 76 in 2025, while rewards paid out rose from $7.5 million in 2024 to approximately $10.3 million. This information is contained in the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Economic and Social Survey Jamaica 2025, which was tabled in the House of Representatives on June 30. “These outcomes...