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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, delivers remarks during the Jamaica International Beauty Expo 2025 media launch at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in Kingston on Tuesday (April 29).

Beauty and Wellness Entrepreneurs Urged to Tap into the Sectors’ Economic Potential

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is encouraging entrepreneurs in the beauty and wellness sectors to take advantage of the industries’ vast economic potential. Speaking during Tuesday’s (Apil 29) media launch for the Jamaica International...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, views construction work at the Spanish Town Hospital under the multibillion-dollar redevelopment project, during a tour of the project site on Wednesday, (April 30).

Spanish Town Hospital Development “On the Right Track” – Dr. Tufton

Acting Deputy Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards (right), looks at one of 25 tablet computers handed over on Monday (April 28) at ODPEM’s Kingston office, which will assist in Initial Damage Assessment (IDA). Looking on are Acting Senior Director of Preparedness and Emergency Operations, ODPEM, Sophia Mitchell (left), and Director General of ODPEM, Richard Thompson. These tablets, procured by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) under the Adaptation Fund, will facilitate immediate collection, uploading and conveyance of damage assessment data for relief and response coordination through the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC).

PHOTOS: PIOJ Hands Over 25 Tablets for Initial Damage Assessment

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), pauses for a photo opportunity with stakeholders during the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) inaugural Anti-Illicit Trade Forum at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Wednesday (April 30). From left are Head, Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Dr. Anthony McLaughlin; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer; Commissioner of Customs, Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, and JCC President, Phillip Ramson.

Gov’t Rallies Stakeholder Support to Combat Multibillion- Dollar Illicit Trade

Director, Corporate Services, Jamaica Information Service, Errol Gardner (right), presents a symbolic cheque to Director, Mount Olivet Boys’ Home, Sophia Morgan, for funds donated by Baldwin and Dr. Susan Davis, towards resurfacing of the facility’s driveway. The presentation took place at the JIS head office in Kingston on April 17. At left is Robert Pairman, who represented the Davis family.

Dr. Sue and You Foundation Partners with JIS to Support Mount Olivet Boys’ Home Roadway Repairs

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the House of Representatives.

1 year ago Justice

House Approves Bills to Increase Penalties for Murder

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 29) passed three Bills that seek to appropriately treat with and increase the penalties for the offence of murder under Jamaican law. The Bills are the Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Bill, the Criminal Justice (Administration) (Amendment) Bill and the Child Care Protection (Amendment) Bill. Closing the debate on the Bills, Minister of...

Head of the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA), Superintendent of Police Kerry-Ann Bailey.

1 year ago National Security and PeaceYouth

22 Per Cent of Sexual Offence Cases Begin Online – Police

The Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA) is making an urgent call to parents and guardians to actively monitor their children’s use of digital platforms. This appeal comes as the police are reporting that up to 22 per cent of sexual offence cases begin with an online introduction. Speaking on the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF)...

Senior Archivist at the Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD), Alecia Litchmore, speaks on a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get The Facts’ programme.

1 year ago InformationOffice of the Prime MinisterVision 2030

JARD Emphasises Importance of RIM Programme

The Jamaica Archives and Records Department (JARD) is underscoring the importance of the Records and Information Management (RIM) programme, geared towards enhancing the efficiency, transparency and developmental goals of Jamaica. The programme, borne out of the 2018 Cabinet-approved records and information management policy, is set to standardise practices across all ministries, departments and Agencies (MDAs). Senior Archivist at JARD, Alecia...

Public Relations and Communications Specialist, Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), Kenrick Morgan, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS ) ‘Think Tank’, at the Agency’s Television Department in Kingston.

1 year ago AgricultureCommerce

JACRA to Implement Cutting-Edge Traceability and Regulatory Platform This Year

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) will be rolling out its traceability and regulatory platform later this year. Established in 2017 under the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority Act, JACRA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. It oversees the development, regulation and standardisation of agricultural commodities such as coffee, cocoa, coconut, and spices,...

Senior Director of the Contractor Performance Monitoring Branch (CPMB) at the Public Procurement Commission (PPC), Cheyenne McClarthy.

1 year ago Finance & Public Service

PPC Trains 200 MDAs to Use DVBI Platform

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) has trained, sensitised and onboarded approximately 200 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) on how to use the Data Visualisation and Business Intelligence (DVBI) platform. The DVBI platform is the unique application for collecting, consolidating, scoring, depicting and analysing data for the Contractor and Consultant Performance Evaluation Programme (CCPEP). Senior Director of the Contractor Performance Monitoring...

1 year ago Health & WellnessPress Release

Health Ministry and UNICEF Unite for Vaccination Week Observance ● HPV Campaign to be Launched

The Ministry of Health and Wellness and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are collaborating to observe Vaccination Week in the Americas (VWA) from April 26 to May 3, which coincides with World Immunization Week. Aligned with the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” this year’s emphasis is on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, recognizing that cervical cancer, which...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), looks at the metal 3D printer in the industrial and mechanical engineering laboratory at the University of Technology (UTech), while President of the university, Dr. Kevin Brown (second right), points out the features. Observing are Director of the industrial and mechanical engineering department, Hugh Cargill (left), and Assistant Chief Education Officer at the Ministry, Dr. Tamika Benjamin. Occasion was a recent tour of the UTech’s Papine campus in St. Andrew by the Minister.

1 year ago EducationTechnologyYouth

UTech Preparing Future-Proof Graduates

The University of Technology (UTech) is focused on producing “future-proof graduates” who are equipped to thrive in the new technological era, says President of the institution, Dr. Kevin Brown. Speaking with JIS News at the University’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew, recently, the Principal said there is a strong focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The...