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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28).

Gov’t Allocates $315 Million for Repairs to Vulnerable Households

The Government is allocating $315 million for repairs to the most vulnerable households that were impacted by unusual weather patterns between July and December last year. Each constituency will receive $5 million. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaks in the House of Representatives, on January 28.

$40.3 Billion Worth of Electricity Stolen from JPS in 2023

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

Vaccination Crucial in Safeguarding Public Health – CMO

Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU) in the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, Maria Thompson Walters (second right), shares project management best practices during the discussion segment of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Project Executing Unit Awards Ceremony at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (January 28). Listening (from left) are Cross-Cultural Project Manager, Menno Valkenburg; Senior Director responsible for Major Technology Transformation in the Ministry of National Security, Emil Holgate; and Programme Management Consultant at the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Richard Panton.

IDB Fosters Exchange of Ideas on Best Practices in Project Management

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), greets Mexican Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Juan González Mijares, during the Ambassador’s farewell call and luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (January 28). Ambassador Mijares’ tour of duty ends after serving in Jamaica since 2018

PHOTOS: Farewell Call and Luncheon for Mexico’s Ambassador

Members of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority pose with Citizen’s Corner Podcast guest, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Desmond Brooks (centre), of the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB). The PCOA team (from left) are Senior Director, Inspections and Monitoring, Andrew Beaumont; Communications and PR Manager, Karen Cadien; PCOA Chief Executive Officer, Otarah Byfield Nugent; and Legal Counsel, Sheldon Clarke.

1 year ago National Security and Peace

JCF Moves Ahead to Have All Police Stations ISO 9001 Certified

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is moving full speed ahead to have all Police stations across the country ISO 9001certified. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) unites global experts to establish world-class standards and best practices, ensuring quality, consistency, and excellence across industries worldwide. Gaining ISO certification means acquiring the seal of approval for being in compliance with the internationally...

HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, delivers remarks during the handover ceremony for a newly renovated home in Flagaman, St. Elizabeth, on Friday (January 24).

1 year ago Skills

HEART/NSTA Trust Trainees Repair Homes Damaged by Hurricane Beryl

The HEART/NSTA Trust on Friday (January 24), handed over newly renovated homes to two families in St. Elizabeth, following the ravaging effects of Hurricane Beryl last July. Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, told JIS News that repairs on a third home are under way. The initiative forms part of HEART’s National Impact Projects, which aim to improve learning and residential...

Director of Research of the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Raquel White.

1 year ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

CAC Urges Shoppers to Share Receipts

Shoppers are being encouraged to share receipts for purchases with the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) as the entity intensifies efforts to ensure that vendors comply with the Consumer Protection Act. “Fax them to us, e-mail them to us, post them online; send us your receipts,” said Director of Research at the CAC, Racquel White, in an interview with JIS News....

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), turns on the $16-million Lancewood Pipeline Extension system in Exchange, St. Ann, recently. Having a drink of water is Councillor for the Exchange Division, Ian Isaacs.

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWater

Lancewood Pipeline Extension Project Commissioned Into Service

More than 400 residents in Exchange, St. Ann, and adjoining areas now have reliable access to water supply following the recent commissioning of the Lancewood Pipeline Extension Project. The system, developed at a cost of $16 million, addresses long-standing water supply challenges in the beneficiary communities, said Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon....

Director of Research and Risk Management at the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Gis

1 year ago Tourism

TEF Fostering Innovation Through Lean Canvas Workshop

The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) staged a Lean Canvas Workshop aimed is fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the sector. Director of Research and Risk Management at TEF, Gis'elle Jones, told JIS News that the session, held on January 29, was conceived to fill a knowledge gap identified by the TEF within the sector. "Our strategic objective is really to increase...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

1 year ago Local GovernmentParliament

Legislation to Grant Portmore Parish Status Tabled

The Counties and Parishes (Amendment) Act, 2025, which seeks to grant parish status to the Portmore City Municipality, making it the 15th parish of Jamaica, was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28). The legislation was tabled by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. As stated in the Memorandum of Objects and Reasons,...

Acting Director of the Restorative Justice Branch in the Ministry of Justice, Sheron Betancourt, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (January 28).

1 year ago Justice

Week of Activities for Restorative Justice Week 2025

The Restorative Justice Branch (RJ) in the Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice is to observe the 16th Restorative Justice Week from February 2 to 8 with a slew of activities to mark the occasion. RJ provides an alternative to the traditional criminal justice system by focusing on healing and repairing the harm caused to the victim, ensuring...