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Public Defender, Carolyn Reid-Cameron, speaking in a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Make Use of Public Defender’s Office to Safeguard Rights

Jamaicans are being encouraged to know their constitutional and human rights and to make use of the services provided by the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) to safeguard those rights. Public Defender, Carolyn Reid-Cameron, made the call while addressing...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right); and Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, listen as Marketing Manager, Camgar Farm, Simone Gordon, provides information on a diverse range of value-added coffee products, at the opening of Expo Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, on April 3.

NHT Extends Employer Arrears Amnesty Programme

Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the opening ceremony of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) workshop on Thursday, April 3. The two-day event is being held at the Ministry’s office in downtown Kingston.

Jamaica Hosting Workshop on Prohibition of Nuclear Testing

A student of Ardenne High School in Kingston puts out a fire, using a fire extinguisher, during a recent fire-safety training session conducted by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) at the institution, while other students look on.

JFB Expands Fire Safety Initiative to High Schools

Tourism Minister and Chair of the Organization of American States (OAS) Inter-American Tourism Commission, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), addresses the opening ceremony of the 26th American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism on Thursday (April 3), at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC. He is flanked by Secretary General of the OAS, Ambassador Luis Almagro; and Chair of the Inter-American Council on Integral Development (CIDI) and Permanent Representative of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to the OAS, Ambassador Lou-Anne Gilchrist. This year’s Congress is exploring how cultural heritage, community-based initiatives, and inclusive tourism can drive sustainable economic development and environmental stewardship across the region.

PHOTOS: Minister Bartlett at 26th American Congress of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Tourism

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open EXPO Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on April 3. He is joined by (from left) Deputy President, Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association Limited (JMEA), Kathryn Silvera; Executive Director, JMEA, Kamesha Turner-Blake; President, JMEA, Sydney Thwaites; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill; President, Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox; and Chairman, Expo Jamaica, Aswad Morgan.

1 year ago CommerceForeign AffairsIndustryInvestment

Government Engages with US Trade Representative on New Tariff Regime

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is actively engaging with the United States (US) Trade Representative and other relevant authorities “to seek urgent clarification” on the new US tariff regime. Speaking at the opening of EXPO Jamaica 2025 at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston, on April 3, he said the United States Government...

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service is to roll out another impactful leg of its National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 8.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

National Budget Secondary School Tour Goes to Glenmuir High on April 8

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service is to roll out another impactful leg of its National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 8. The tour focuses on bringing financial literacy and budgetary awareness to secondary-school students across the nation’s schools. This year’s tour will begin at Glenmuir High School in Clarendon, with students from Denbigh High also participating...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

1 year ago Entertainment

Jamaica the Entertainment Capital of the Caribbean

Jamaica is increasingly recognised as the entertainment capital of the Caribbean, attracting top-tier artistes from around the world, says Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. "They are here not only to perform but also to enjoy our beautiful country," she said, noting that such events are pivotal in showcasing Jamaica as a vibrant cultural hub. Minister...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second left), presents an incentive cheque for $6.8 million to Captain of the Jamaica Senior Women’s Cricket Team, Rashada Williams (third right), at a ceremony held at the Ministry in Kingston, on March 14. Joining the team are officials from the Jamaica Cricket Association.

1 year ago Sport

Appreciation Grant for Senior Women’s Cricket Team

An incentive cheque, valued at $6.8 million, has been presented to the women’s cricket team for their continued outstanding performances in regional women’s cricket, especially during the 2024 season. In 2024, the team were crowned regional double champions, following wins in the Super50 and T20 Blaze tournaments. The appreciation grant, a gift from the Government, was presented to the Captain...

Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Adrienne Pinnock.

1 year ago LabourSocial Security

JCPD to Strengthen Public Education Programme

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) will be strengthening its public education programme during this new financial year. Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, JCPD, Adrienne Pinnock, told JIS News that the Council will be rolling out information on its rehabilitation services. “So, we will strengthen the communication and the public awareness, so more persons can be aware…...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers remarks at the launch of this year’s Farmers’ Month at the Craighton Estate Great House in Irish Town, St. Andrew, on Thursday (April 3), under the theme ‘Celebrating our Food Heroes’ The event included the launch of the ‘Thank A Farmer’ campaign, which will run for the month of April.

1 year ago Agriculture

‘Thank A Farmer’ Campaign Launched

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is collaborating with the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) on a ‘Thank A Farmer’ campaign aimed at increasing public awareness and showing appreciation and support for the country’s farmers. The initiative was launched during a ceremony on Thursday (April 3) at Craighton Estate Great House in Irish Town, St. Andrew, to mark the start...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

1 year ago EducationInformationSkillsTechnologyYouth

AI Pilot in Several Schools to Mark Papers

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has introduced a pilot programme in several schools where artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to assist teachers with marking papers. “We are actually piloting this with some of our schools to see how it works, and the interesting thing is that we at the Ministry can actually see the results real...