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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, delivers remarks during a meeting with the leadership of the Jamaica Constabulary Force's Area Four at Harman Barracks in Kingston on June 12.

Minister Chang Commends Area Four Police

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has commended the Area Four Police for their role in helping to reduce crime and violence across Jamaica, while reaffirming the Government’s support for their efforts....

Head of the Strategic Operations Portfolio for the JCF, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Warren Clarke, delivers remarks during a meeting with divisional commanders from Area 4 at Harman Barracks in Kingston, on Friday (June 12).

Deputy Commissioner Says JCF Remains Committed to Reducing Murders

National Coordinator for the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and information, Richard Troupe.

Education Ministry Official Underscores Collective Effort to Curb Bullying in Schools

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, speaks at the 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16.

Tourism Industry Must Be Protected – Minister

Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Living Well Community Care Centre (LWCCC), Dr. Joan Williamson (second right), highlights the range of medical items donated to the St. Jago Health Centre at the handover on Monday (June 15) at the health facility in St. Catherine. Looking at the items (from left) are LWCCC volunteer, Marie Bell Dobson; Managing Director of Jamaica 4-H Foundation, Peter Thompson; and Medical Officer, St. Catherine Health Department, Dr. Tanesha Burke Grant.

St. Jago Health Centre Receives Donation of Medical Supplies from Diaspora Charity

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), speaks with Acting Chairman of Community-Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ), Conrad Wright (right), and Project Manager, CBRJ, Sandrea Long White, at the Good Samaritan 5K Run Walk media launch held recently at the CBRJ

21 hours ago CommunityLabourSocial Security

Good Samaritans 5K Run/Walk to Aid Children with Special Needs

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is appealing to members of the public to support the Good Samaritan 5K Run/Walk, geared at raising funds to procure a bus to support children with special needs. The bus, valued at over $6 million, will be used to transport Community-Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ) staff as they visit various communities...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., shares a photo opportunity with Undersecretary, Multilateral Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Shorna-Kay M. Richards, in the Market Place of the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. The conference, being held June 14 to18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, has brought together Jamaicans across the diaspora under the theme ‘Diaspora Partnerships: Rebuilding a More Resilient Jamaica

21 hours ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

Labour and Social Security Minister Thanks Diaspora for Post-Hurricane Recovery Support

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has lauded the Jamaican Diaspora for its vital role in supporting the nation’s recovery following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The Category Five hurricane made landfall on October 28, 2025, inflicting widespread damage across the western end of the island. Mr. Charles, whose Ministry chairs the Humanitarian Assistance Committee (HAC),...

Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Shauna Trowers.

21 hours ago National Security and Peace

Structured, Multi-Agency Processing for Involuntarily Returned Migrants

The Government has reaffirmed that involuntarily returned migrants (IRMs) are processed through a structured, multi-agency system designed to safeguard national security while facilitating access to reintegration support services. In an interview with JIS News, Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Shauna Trowers, said the reception and processing of IRMs is carefully coordinated among several government...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), looks on as Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen, pins 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Award – Diaspora (GGAA-D) recipient, Dr. Richard White. He was among seven honourees who received awards during a ceremony at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

22 hours ago Jamaican Diaspora

Diaspora Honouree Urges Jamaicans Abroad to Stay Connected with Homeland

Recipient of the 2026 Governor-General’s Diaspora Achievement Award, Dr. Richard White, has urged Jamaicans abroad to remain connected to their homeland, even as they strive for excellence in their adopted countries. “Do not cast aside your roots, your heritage, your culture, or your people,” Dr. White declared, speaking on behalf of this year’s seven diaspora awardees during the presentation ceremony...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses delegates and other stakeholders at the 18th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on June 16.

22 hours ago Health & Wellness

Health System Rests on Clearly Defined Patient Rights and Duties – Minister

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says that despite challenges, Jamaica’s health system rests on clearly defined patient rights and duties, with safeguards to ensure proper checks and balances. Speaking at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on June 16, Dr. Tufton emphasised the importance of trust, transparency,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) shares a moment with Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

24 hours ago EducationForeign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Jamaica’s Education Resilience Model Drawing International Attention

Jamaica’s response to the widespread disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa is attracting international attention, with global education stakeholders citing the country's efforts as a model of resilience. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said the reopening of all schools within 90 days of the hurricane represents one of the education sector's most...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), cuts the ribbon to mark the recent official opening of the newly constructed bridge in Spring Village, St. Catherine. Sharing in the occasion are (from left) Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Morgan; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Arlene Williams; Member of Parliament, St. Catherine South Western, Everald Warmington; Chairman, Jamaica Broilers Group of Companies, Robert Levy; and Senior Director, National Works Agency (NWA), Varden Downer.

24 hours ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

PM Opens New Spring Village Bridge

Residents of Spring Village in St. Catherine now have a new bridge, which will ensure safe and reliable access to schools, jobs and emergency services, and strengthen connections with adjoining communities. The structure, built under the Government’s Accelerated Bridge Programme at a cost of $250 million, was officially opened recently by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. It...