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Members the Jamaican delegation along with other delegates from Latin American and the Caribbean, at the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour held from February 11 to 13, in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Jamaica Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Child Labour

A delegation from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security represented Jamaica at the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, held from February 11 to 13 in Marrakesh, Morocco. The conference brought together global leaders, policymakers, and...

Acting Chief Judge of the Parish Courts, His Honour Broderick Smith, and Court Administration Division (CAD) Director of Client Services, Communications and Information, Kadiesh Jarrett-Fletcher, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on February 16.

Feb. 20 Deadline Nears for St. Catherine ‘Traffic Ticket Public Day’ Registration

Regional Priority Communicable Disease Coordinator, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Tanesha Hickman.

WRHA Reports Stable STI and HIV Trends in Western Jamaica

State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (left), joins donors in the unveiling of a wellness bench at the Sickle Cell Unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI) on February 11. From second left are Director of My Friend Jen Sickle Cell Foundation, Jenica Leah; Founder of Warrior’s Hope Sickle Cell Foundation, Daniellia A. White; and Representative of Shak’s Hope Foundation, Ashley Martin.

Sickle Cell Unit Gets Wellness Bench

Regional Director for the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information's Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, addresses Digicel Foundation’s recent Hurricane Relief Grant handover ceremony at the Anchovy Primary School in St. James.

Anchovy Primary Hailed for Excellence in STEM

Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

2 months ago Housing

NHT Reminds Contributors of CRTD Refund Facility for Homeownership

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is reminding contributors pursuing homeownership that they may access refunds not yet due through the Contributions Refunds Towards Deposit (CRTD) loan facility, to support their goal. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, says the instrument allows eligible contributors to access refunds up to six years in advance. He noted that...

2 months ago Vision 2030

PIOJ Launches Vision 2030 ‘Love Jamaica’ Essay Competition

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has launched the Vision 2030 Jamaica ‘Love Jamaica’ National Essay Competition, under the theme ‘Building a Shockproof Jamaica: My Role in a Resilient Future’. Localisation and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator at the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, PIOJ, Samantha Wilmot‑Whilby, advised that the competition is open to Jamaicans aged 15 and older. The competition features three...

2 months ago Finance & Public ServiceVision 2030

Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat Launches Final Medium-Term Policy Framework

The Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat has launched the process to develop the final of seven planned Medium‑Term Socio‑Economic Policy Frameworks (MTFs). MTF 2027–2030 was launched during the Vision 2030 Jamaica ‘Love Jamaica Fest’, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday, February 13. Programme Director for the Secretariat, housed at the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Peisha...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaks during a press briefing at the St. James Municipal Corporation on February 12. Listening is Municipal Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Naudia Crosskill.

2 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestmentLocal Government

St. James Municipal Corporation to Lease Land for $3B SEZ Project in Catherine Hall

The St. James Municipal Corporation will be leasing land in Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, to facilitate a $3‑billion Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project by Tailwind Corporation Jamaica. The investment, to be located at the boundary of Alice Eldemire Drive and the Catherine Hall Multipurpose Stadium, will provide 110,000 square feet of warehousing, office, and retail space, creating more than 750...

Mayor of Port Maria, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson.

2 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Improved Compliance Brings Order to Port Maria

The town of Port Maria in St. Mary is now cleaner and more orderly, thanks to improved compliance by motorists and vendors with the directives of the authorities. This was revealed by Mayor, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson, who told JIS News that the efforts of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the Transport Authority (TA), and the St. Mary Municipal Corporation are...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a recent post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

2 months ago Telecommunications

USF Restoring 419 Internet Sites

The Universal Service Fund (USF), through its ‘Connec’2Recovery’ programme continues to drive restoration of public internet infrastructure damaged during the hurricane. The initiative targets the recovery of 419 public connectivity sites islandwide, including community and public Wi-Fi sites. “So far, out of a total of $863 million, $443 (million) has already been committed and the procurement activity remains active. Completion...

Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis, presents the January Health Report on the parish’s health status, during the Portland Municipal Corporation

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Portland Health Department Rolls Out Blood Pressure Screenings for Heart Month

The Portland Health Department has commenced a series of blood pressure screenings across the parish in observance of Heart Month as part of efforts to promote cardiovascular health among residents. The initiative, undertaken in collaboration with the National Health Fund (NHF), is being carried out under the theme: ‘Love Your Heart, Check Your Blood Pressure’. Medical Officer of Health, Dr....