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Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative in Jamaica, Natacha Marzolf, delivers remarks at a Minister's Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation, held at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston on Friday (February 6).

IDB Lauds Jamaica’s Science & Innovation Plans

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Country Representative in Jamaica, Natacha Marzolf, has commended the Government of Jamaica for prioritising science, technology and innovation within the national development agenda. Ms. Marzolf was speaking at a Minister's Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation,...

Administrative Manager in the Customer Relations Management Division, National Housing Trust, Shara Luke Cooper addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on February 5.

NHT Pays Out $409 Million Under Hurricane Melissa Grant Facility

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (left), commends Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) staff, who designed the new Computerised Maintenance Management System, following the launch at the SRHA offices in Mandeville, Manchester, on Thursday (February 5). They are (from second left) Rohan Smith, Toni-Ann Rodney, Ryan Dixon, Saede Nisbeth, O'Nelia Caballero and Jozané Bryan.

SRHA Launches Homegrown Maintenance Management System

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), has a drink of water at the recent official commissioning of the Quarry Hill Pipeline Improvement Project at the Quarry Hill Basic School in St. Catherine. He is joined by Regional Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Gawaine Johnson (left); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Wayne O. Robertson (third right), Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South, Fitz Jackson (right), and other stakeholders.

Quarry Hill Gets Reliable Access to Water

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (left), receives a vinyl token titled 'Jamaica-Argentina: A Tango-Reggae SoundClash' from Argentina’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Marcelo Balbi Calvo, during the Bob Marley tribute concert at Emancipation Park in Kingston on Friday (February 6).

Minister Grange Receives Jamaica-Argentina Cultural Token

Deputy Prime Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang

2 months ago Press Release

Minister Chang Returns to Office

Deputy Prime Minister and National Security Minister Dr. the Honourable Horace Chang returned to office this morning February 9, 2026. Dr. Chang attended Cabinet and also the Ministry of National Security. "I am officially back in the Ministry but will not be on the road until March. My rehabilitation will be considered complete on February 27, 2026. I will be...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, provides an update on the agriculture sector’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa at a press briefing held at the Ministry’s head office in Hope Gardens in St. Andrew on January 20.

2 months ago Agriculture

$100-Million Recovery Programme for Banana and Plantain Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will implement a $100-million large-scale recovery programme for banana and plantain farmers, after Hurricane Melissa wiped out the country’s commercial crop during its passage on October 28. The programme, which will be implemented by The Banana Board and the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), is expected to assist approximately 5,000 banana and plantain...

Chief Executive Officer for the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, Roan Grant, addresses a press briefing hosted at the facility on Thursday (February 5) by Westmoreland Public Health Services and the Canadian medical volunteer group, Team Broken Earth.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Team Broken Earth Supports Patient Care at Savanna-La-Mar Public General Hospital

The deployment of a medical team from Canada-based humanitarian organisation Team Broken Earth has significantly strengthened patient care and eased staffing pressures at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland. The team, which was on the island for one week, worked alongside local medical personnel in the accident and emergency department, internal medicine, paediatrics and other wards, assisting with patient...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

2 months ago Finance & Public Service

Sub-Sea Fibre-Optic Cable Project to Cost Up to US$55 Million

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government’s investment in sub-sea fibre-optic cable will reduce connectivity costs and facilitate business to boost economic growth. The Government recently signed a letter of intent with Trans Americas Fiber System for the Sub-sea Cable Project, which aims to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and resilience. Addressing the meeting...

Students show off prizes won for best outfits at the Lawrence Tavern Primary School

2 months ago EducationYouth

Lawrence Tavern Primary Students Encouraged to “Dream Big”

The grounds of the Lawrence Tavern Primary School in St. Andrew were a hub of activity on Thursday (February 5) as students stepped into the future by dressing as their favourite profession, while exploring potential career paths. From doctors, lawyers, teachers, astronauts, policemen and nurses to athletes, the annual Career Day was a showcase of ambition and creativity, with prizes...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), applauds as the first shipment of pharmaceutical items from Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in Jamaica, destined for Guyana and Trinidad, is being lifted for loading on a truck. Occasion was a tour of the Dr. Reddy’s warehouse at 109 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston, on Thursday (February 5). The Minister is joined by (from left) Caribbean Head, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Preet Darshi Patnaik; First Attaché (Administration and Commerce) from the High Commission of India, Hansraj Chhilwar; and General Manager, T. Geddes Grant, Christopher Curtis.

2 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Dr. Reddy’s Labs to Commence Pharmaceutical Shipments to Guyana and Trinidad

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has welcomed the move by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in Jamaica to commence the shipment of pharmaceuticals to Guyana and Trinidad. He said that the development is a significant milestone in expanding the company’s footprint in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). It is a strategic move, which will position the island...

Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)/Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell.

2 months ago Health & Wellness

Strong Support System Important for Cancer Patients

Mental healthcare and strong community support systems are critical components of cancer treatment and recovery, says Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)/Family Health Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson-Campbell. Speaking with JIS News on World Cancer Day (February 4), under the theme ‘United by Unique’, Dr. Johnson-Campbell emphasised that cancer affects patients emotionally, socially and financially,...