Jamaicans living overseas are being encouraged to play a more active role in supporting the reintegration of involuntary returned migrants (IRMs), beyond the traditional focus on financial contributions. Speaking during a session at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference titled ‘Reintegration of Involuntary Returned Migrants’, General Manager, Open Arms Development Centre, Natasha Gabbidon-Blake, said while monetary support remains important, IRMs...

The Government has committed $18 billion towards the reconstruction and rehabilitation of schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa, as part of efforts to build a stronger and more resilient education system. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, provided the update during a session on ‘Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the...

Residents of St. Mary are being urged to ensure they are fully prepared for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Speaking with JIS News during a major hurricane-preparedness initiative in Port Maria, St. Mary, on Sunday (June 14), Mayor of Port Maria and Chairman of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation, Councillor Fitzroy Wilson,...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) is leveraging the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference to attract developers and investors, with the aim of expanding the country’s housing stock and advancing the delivery of climate resilient communities. The conference runs from June 14 to 18 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, under the theme “Empowering Jamaicans in the Diaspora:...

The Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine has strengthened its diagnostic and patient-care capabilities with the addition of three pieces of medical equipment, including an ultrasound machine donated by Head of the Urology Department, Dr. Elon Thompson. Dr. Thompson, who handed over the equipment on June 16, highlighted its importance in improving the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, which...

Residents of Rivoli in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, recently benefited from a range of medical services provided by the New York-based mission group, the Organization for International Development (OID), during a health outreach held at the Community-Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ) facility. The 36 year old organisation partnered with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and medical students from several institutions...

Jamaicans in the diaspora will have the opportunity to contribute their skills, expertise and investments to the nation’s rebuilding through the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). NaRRA was established by the Government to coordinate and accelerate recovery and reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The entity is tasked with mobilising resources, facilitating partnerships and overseeing initiatives...