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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in Gordon House on Thursday (March 6).

$1.1 Billion Paid in Judgement Debt for 2024/25

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, says $1.1 billion has been paid, so far, in judgement debt for the 2024/25 fiscal year. He was addressing the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in Gordon House on Thursday (March 6). “We...

Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, speaking during the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee at Gordon House on Thursday (March 6).

Gov’t Spent $350 Million for Alternative Justice Services in 2024/25

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) addresses the meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in Gordon House on Thursday (March 6). He is flanked by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Jennifer Griffith and Director of Tourism, Donovan White.

$16 Billion Allocated to Tourism for 2025/2026

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre, front row), provides details on the estimated expenditure for postal and courier services in the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26, at a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House, on Thursday (March 6). She is joined by State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left), and Financial Secretary, Darlene Morrison (right), as well as other senior and support staff from the Ministry.

Finance Minister Outlines How Budget for Postal Operations Will Be Spent

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held on Thursday (March 6) at the agency’s Television Department in Kingston.

Diplomatic Week 2025 Kicks Off March 10

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston.

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JFB Training Members to Respond to EV Fires

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more prevalent on the island, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is ramping up training efforts to equip firefighters with the necessary skills to effectively respond to EV fires. Speaking with JIS News recently, Commissioner of the JFB, Stewart Beckford, said the entity is focusing on educating firefighters on the best response strategies. This is to...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

1 year ago Agriculture

20,000 Coffee Seedlings Distributed to Farmers Since January

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has distributed approximately 20,000 coffee seedlings to farmers as part of its coffee restoration and expansion programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, gave the update while addressing the Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival Farmers’ Trade Day held at the University of Technology’s Sangster Auditorium in Kingston on Friday (February 28). He said the...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing a press conference on Tuesday (March 4) at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in Kingston.

1 year ago Transport

11 KMTR Routes Converted from Hackney Carriage to Route Taxi

Eleven taxi routes within the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region (KMTR) have been approved for conversion from hackney carriage to route taxi licences. Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the decision was taken following an appeal by transport operators to the Public Transport Operators Steering Committee (PTOSC). The routes are held exclusively for the Jamaica Urban Transit...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the International Women’s Day post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Tuesday (March 4) at Jamaica House.

1 year ago Gender Affairs

Month-Long Activities for International Women’s Day

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport will be staging a raft of activities during the month of March to commemorate International Women’s Day and celebrate Jamaican women and their achievements. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the announcement at a special post-Cabinet Press Briefing held at Jamaica House on Tuesday (March 4). International Women’s Day is a global...

Director of the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Yanique Williams.

1 year ago Youth

Two New Categories for Prime Minister’s Youth Award

Two new categories have been added to the Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence (PMNYAE) for which nominations are now open. Director of the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Yanique Williams, made the disclosure in an interview with JIS News. “As we strive to enhance our offerings and foster inclusivity,...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, gives keynote address at the Agri-Vision Forum held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (March 4) under the theme “Championing Secure Food Production”.

1 year ago Agriculture

Ground to Be Broken for Pedro Plains Irrigation Scheme

Cabinet has given approval for ground to be broken in a few months, for the US$150-million Pedro Plains Irrigation Scheme. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure at the Jamaica Broilers Group Agri-Vision Forum held at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (March 4). When completed, the facility will take water from the...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (right) greets Jamaica Broilers Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President, Christopher Levy (left) ahead of the Agri-Vision Forum held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (March 4). Also present is Vice President of The Best Dressed Chicken, Dave Fairman.

1 year ago Agriculture

Government Taking Steps to Ensure Food Security

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has outlined some of the Government’s plans to ensure growth in the agriculture sector that will satisfy the food security needs locally and in the region. He highlighted the gains the poultry industry experienced last year, despite the major setbacks caused by Hurricane Beryl and subsequent consistent rains. Mr. Green stated...