As the Christmas season approaches, Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is praying for peace, love and unity among citizens, to overcome the scourge of crime and violence. The Governor-General, in his message delivered by Custos of St. Elizabeth, Hon. Beryl Rochester, at the 32nd National Prayer Vigil in Santa Cruz on Sunday (December 8), noted that...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says equipping young learners with the foundational skills for academic success, including literacy and numeracy, is a priority of the Ministry. Speaking to JIS News during a recent visit to the Green Island High School in Hanover, Senator Morris Dixon highlighted the importance of ensuring a...

Students at José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine are now benefiting from a $2.9-million upgraded library, which was facilitated through contributions by past students of the intuition. The project was spearheaded by the José Martí Alumni Association New York Inc. (JMAANY), with support from various groups in the past-students association. Their efforts resulted in the painting and renovation...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to inform the public that health facilities islandwide have begun to operate under emergency protocols, due to junior doctors calling in sick. This means that while emergency rooms remain open, outpatient services and elective surgeries have been significantly scaled down or otherwise suspended. Primary care facilities (health centres) have also been affected. So...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says effective leadership at any level is critical in deciding success or failure within an organisation. Senator Morris Dixon, during a recent visit to the Green Island High School in Hanover, as part of a tour of schools in Region Four, which includes the parishes of...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the newly established artisan village in Falmouth, Trelawny, continues to play its role as a transformative initiative that is revitalising the town and boosting its appeal to visitors. Speaking to JIS News on December 5 at the Falmouth Pier, during the inaugural cruise ship visit of the Disney Treasure, Mr. Bartlett said that...

Effective Monday, December 9, significant traffic changes will be implemented in downtown Kingston to streamline the flow of pedestrians and vehicles, ensuring greater efficiency and safety in the commercial hub during the busy Christmas season. The changes were announced by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, during a press conference at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, in downtown...