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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point while addressing Wednesday’s (November 6) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Preliminary Estimates Indicate Storm Damage Could Range Between $500 Million and $1 Billion

The Government has begun assessing the damage caused by Tropical Storm Rafael, which impacted Jamaica between November 4 and 5. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said preliminary figures indicate that the damage could range between $500 million...

Jamaica’s Honorary Consul in Philadelphia, Christopher Chaplin, delivers remarks at the Caribbean Medical Mission’s (CMM) 21st annual black-tie gala at the Grand Ballroom in Totowa, New Jersey, on November 2.

Caribbean Medical Missions Lauded for 28 Years of Service to Region

Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

JFB Urges Caution by Persons When Using Candles and Standby Generators

Logo of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA).

Significance of Urban Planning Takes Centre Stage on November 8

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks (third right, first row), is welcomed to the town of Windsor in Hartford, Connecticut, by Mayor, Nuchette Black-Burke, on November 1. Sharing the welcome are Windsor Council members, employees and residents.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Marks Pays Official Visit to the Town of Windsor

Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon (centre), addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston. He is flanked by JCDC Director of Arts Development and Training, Andrew Brodber, and Director of the Community Cultural Development Division, Marjorie Leyden Kirton.

1 year ago Culture

Submit Creative Pieces Early for Performing Arts Competitions – JCDC

Persons should submit their creative pieces early for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) 2025 Festival of the Performing Arts Competitions, even if they are not quite ready. “There is a kind of mistaken belief that the piece you are entering must be state ready, and we want to debunk that,” said the agency’s Executive Director, Lenford Salmon. “Once you...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd right) engages with the audience at the ITIC Summit in London during a panel discussion on: ‘The responsibility of governments to develop a strategic plan for an investment-focused tourism agenda of the future.’ Other participants included (L-R) Siby Diabira, Senior Manager, Western Europe, IFC; Hon. Vera Kamtukule, Minister of Tourism, Malawi; Hon. Rebecca Miano, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Kenya, and moderator Carmen Roberts, BBC presenter.

1 year ago Press ReleaseTourism

Supply-Side Growth Key to Boosting Tourism Investment, says Minister Bartlett

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has continued to advocate for the importance of tourism-dependent destinations owning the supply side of the industry to increase investments and earnings. Speaking at the International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) Global Tourism Investment Summit in London yesterday, the Minister highlighted that owning the supply side has the potential to create favourable conditions for...

1 year ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

UDC Resumes Full Operations Following Tropical Storm Rafael

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is pleased to announce that, with the Tropical Storm Warning for Jamaica now lifted, all UDC offices, attractions, and facilities have reopen on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Safety assessments have been completed at all UDC-managed locations, ensuring they are ready and safe for the return of staff and visitors. The UDC Corporate Office in Kingston,...

1 year ago Press ReleaseWater

NWC Offices Reopen Today

The National Water Commission is pleased to advise that its Commercial and Administrative offices will re-open today starting at 8:30am. This will allow you our customers to access face-to-face or telephone engagements with representatives at our 14 locations plus any support department that you need. As we - re open, we ask for your patience and understanding for any services...

President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Michael Myles, presents Public Health Inspector at the Trelawny Public Health Department, Shauna Kaye Parke, with the 2023/24 Public Health Inspector of the Year Award during JAPHI’s 78th annual educational conference, held recently at the Grand Bahia Resort in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Public Health Inspectors Urged to Continue Enforcing the Laws

Public health inspectors are being encouraged to continue enforcing public health laws, even in the face of challenges. This charge was given by President of the Jamaica Association of Public Health Inspectors (JAPHI), Michael Myles, while addressing the organisation’s 78th annual educational conference, held recently at the Grand Bahia Resort in Runaway Bay, St. Ann. “When we find breaches in...

Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Deputy Commissioner, Sean Martin (left), discusses fire safety during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Listening is JFB Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks.

1 year ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Reduce Key Ring Clutter to Avoid Delays in Emergencies

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging householders to minimise the number of keys carried on key rings to avoid delays when exiting the home during an emergency. “You don’t need to have all those keys that are not being used at home on your house keys,” said JFB Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think...

President of the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay, Hugh Miller (standing, centre), observes as members conduct registration for the organisation’s annual Diabetes Health Fair. The event was held in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, on November 2.

1 year ago Health & Wellness

Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay Stages Diabetes Health Fair

Scores of residents from communities across St. James received free health checks during the Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay’s annual Diabetes Health Fair. The event, held in Sam Sharpe Square on November 2, was in observance of Diabetes Awareness Month. It was sponsored by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), BeWell Consultants LLC, National Health Fund (NHF) and the Culture,...