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Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers a Ministerial Briefing during the Diplomatic Days 2026 high-level engagement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade offices in downtown Kingston. His address was presented on March 18.

Jamaica Set to Ratify SPAW Protocol Soon

The Government anticipates ratifying the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) Protocol of the Cartagena Convention within the next three months. This was disclosed by Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, during a Ministerial Briefing at...

Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr. Sharon Lewis.

Portland Health Dept. Raises Awareness About Tuberculosis

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Vice President of Exports, Sonja Linton.

Scores of Companies Benefit from JAMPRO’s Export Max Programme

Regional Coordinator at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Marlon Brown, addresses the audience during a media briefing held at the Port Maria Civic Centre following the annual Caribe Wave Tsunami Readiness Exercise on March 19.

Caribe Wave Drill Enhances Jamaica’s Tsunami Readiness

Medical Officer of Health for Portland, Dr Sharon Lewis, speaks at the monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation, recently.

Health Facilities in Portland Improved Under ‘Operation Refresh’

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his 2026/27 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on March 19.

2 months ago Parliament

Gov’t Identifies Lands in Black River for Post-Hurricane Relocation and Reconstruction

The Government has identified parcels of land in Black River, St. Elizabeth, deemed suitable for a comprehensive reconstruction and relocation programme to accommodate homes and businesses devastated by Hurricane Melissa. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in announcing the initiative, stated that the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will commence discussions next month with property owners regarding acquisition and,...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the annual Diplomatic Dinner on Thursday (March 19) inside the Ballroom at King

2 months ago Foreign AffairsGovernor General

G-G Hails Friendship, Support from Int’l Community During Hurricane Recovery

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has commended the international partners for their continued friendship and support to Jamaica, particularly as the country recovers from the impact of Hurricane Melissa. The Governor-General, who was addressing the annual Diplomatic Dinner at King’s House on Thursday (March 19), told the envoys that Jamaica has been strengthened by the strong...

Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr Adrienne Williams, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

2 months ago Environment

Researcher Urges Action to Cut Emissions in Jamaica

A noted researcher is urging targeted interventions to curb emissions in Jamaica’s urban centres, backed by continuous monitoring and expanded studies in collaboration with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Without these measures, air-pollution levels risk remaining persistently above recommended standards. The call follows a new study on air quality in Jamaica’s...

Senior Medical Officer at the Savanna-La- Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Suman Vemu.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

High Demand for Maternity Services at Savanna-La-Mar Hospital

There continues to be a high demand for maternity services at the Savanna-La-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland with deliveries averaging approximately 2500 per year, says Senior Medical Officer at the facility, Dr. Suman Vemu. He noted that the number has fluctuated between 2000 and 2400 for the past four years but “not a major decline.” He said that the...

Acting Principal at Brampton Primary School in Trelawny, Monica McBean (fourth left) is joined by the teaching staff in accepting a donation of furniture and soccer balls from President of Themis Mortgage in the United States, Chris Perry (right). The items were handed over at the institution on Thursday (March 19).

2 months ago Education

Brampton Primary Gets Furniture, Footballs from Florida-Based Company

Brampton Primary School in Trelawny has received a donation of six desks and chairs and footballs from Florida-based company, Themis Mortgage. The items were officially handed over during a ceremony held at the school on Thursday (March 19). In an interview with JIS News, President of Themis Mortgage, Chris Perry, said the donation was part of ongoing assistance to the...

Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson.

2 months ago Gender Affairs

Domestic Workers’ Union Hailed for 35 Years of Advocacy

Principal Director at the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson, has hailed the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU) as a leading force in advancing the rights, recognition and development of household workers in Jamaica and beyond. Speaking at the union’s 35th anniversary thanksgiving service held recently at Eastwood Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston, Mrs. Coburn...

Chief Executive Officer at the Savanna-La- Mar Public General Hospital, Roan Grant (left), and Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the hospital, Petunia Leslie Blair, accept a donation of receiving blankets from member of the Support Your Girlfriends charity, Vanessa Moore, at the health facility in Westmoreland on Friday ( March 20).

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital Gets 200 Receiving Blankets from US-Based Charity

The maternity department at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland has been bolstered through the donation of approximately 200 receiving blankets by the Support Your Girlfriends charity based in the United States. The donation, valued at up to US $400,was made during a press briefing held at the facility on Friday (March 20), where hospital officials and public health...