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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives following the tabling of the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure at Gordon House, on Thursday, February 12.

$1.08b Allocated to Upgrade TAJ’s revenue System

A sum of $1.08 billion has been allocated in the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure for upgrading Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ’s) Revenue Administration Information System (RAIS). Upgrading the RAIS will improve the user experience and provide access to modern technological features...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, tables the 2026/27 Estimates of Expenditure in the House of Representatives on Thursday, February 12.

Gov’t Allocates $950m for Phase Two of Agricultural Research Facilities Rehabilitation

Minister of State in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert.

Justice Ministry Hosts Virtual Session to Update JPs on Passport Processes

Rector, St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Manchester, Rev. Canon Michael Elliott (left), anoints the new sixth-form block at deCarteret College in Manchester, at the official handover of the space on Tuesday (February 17).

deCarteret College Gets New Sixth-Form Block

Winner of the illustrated poster category in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, Brian Levy of York Castle High School in St. Ann, stands proudly beside his award-winning entry during Tuesday’s (February 17) ceremony at Summit Kingston.

York Castle High’s Brian Levy Shines in JIS Heritage Competition with Award-Winning Poster

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (centre), displays the neonatal manual and maternal health (emergency obstetrics) protocols, at the launch of the documents on February 16 at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine. She is joined by (from left) new mother, Sherida Stewart; Neonatologist and Head of Department at the hospital, Dr. Bovette Butler; National Maternal and Neonatal Health Coordinator in the Ministry, Dr. Carol Lord; and Chairperson for the Guideline Development Committee and Maternal Foetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Claudia Allen-Burton.

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Gov’t Committed to Improving Maternal and Newborn Care

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, says the Government remains steadfast in its commitment to improving maternal and newborn care to safeguard women and their babies. “We recognise the immense burden of risk women are exposed to when receiving care during childbirth and those faced by newborn babies in the first few weeks...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the recent launch of the Matching Grant Scheme of the Southern Plains Agricultural Development Project (SPAD), held at the Parnassus Agro-Park in Clarendon.

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Banks Urged to Re-Evaluate Agricultural Financing

Lending institutions are being urged to re-evaluate their approaches to the agricultural sector, shifting from consumer lending to providing more accessible, affordable credit for farmers. Making the call, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, said that banks have been more comfortable financing consumer-related purchases, like a new car, noting that “this mindset must change”. “Part of what...

Winner of the photography category in the 2025 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, Shante Sinclair, displays her winning entry during Tuesday’s (February 17) awards ceremony held at Summit Kingston.

2 months ago Culture

JIS Heritage Competition Rekindles Creative Spirit in Shante Sinclair

Winning first place in photography in the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 2025 Heritage Competition earned Shante Sinclair more than a trophy. It marked her triumphant return to creativity after stepping away from her craft for some time. “I normally would do art but I took a break because I was trying to figure out what I should do. Should I...

Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Managing Director, Owen Ellington, addressed the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications press conference on Tuesday (February 17).

2 months ago EducationTransport

Schools Urged to Distribute JUTC Student Cards for Subsidised Bus Fares

Schools are being urged to distribute the more than 4,000 Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Student Cards, to enable students to benefit from subsidised fares under the National Rural School Bus Programme. This appeal came from JUTC Managing Director, Owen Ellington, during his address at the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications press conference on Tuesday (February 17). He noted...

President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Alumni Association, Everett Hyatt, speaks during the recent Founders’ Weekend event at the institution in Portland.

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CASE Past Students Urged to Stay Connected to Institution

Past students of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) are being urged to remain connected and to become active members of the alumni groups to sustain and strengthen the institution. President of the CASE Alumni Association, Everett Hyatt, made the call during the recent Founders’ Weekend event held at the college’s campus in Portland. “Whether you do it...

Principal of Munro College in St. Elizabeth, Dr. Mark Smith.

2 months ago EducationYouth

Munro College Implementing Measures to Address Learning Loss

Principal of Munro College, Dr. Mark Smith, says the institution is implementing targeted measures to support students and recover academic ground lost following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. “We believe that with the special interventions that we put in place, we'll be able to recover,” he told JIS News. The St. Elizabeth-based institution sustained extensive damage, including destroyed roofs, flooded...

Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), Barrington Graham, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on the planned year of activities commemorating the institution’s 250th anniversary.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

KPH Celebrates 250 Years of Service with Year-Long Activities

Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), the largest trauma centre in the English-speaking Caribbean, will mark its 250th anniversary in 2026 with a series of national and community-focused activities. Established in 1776, KPH has operated for two and a half centuries, standing as one of the oldest continuously functioning hospitals in the Caribbean. Its milestone anniversary will be observed on December 14,...