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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28).

99 Per Cent of NWC Facilities Restored After Hurricane Melissa

As of April 2026, approximately 99 per cent of National Water Commission (NWC) facilities have been restored to full operational status in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, with most reconnected to the national power grid. Additionally, by December 31, 2025,...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Logo.

PIOJ Partners with DCS to Develop Concept Note and Proposal

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), makes a point to (from left) Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Professor Densil A. Williams; Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson; Chairman of the Tony Thwaites Wing at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Mark Thwaites, and Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Professor Joseph Plummer. Occasion was the launch of the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) Research Support Fund, at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in St. Andrew, today (April 28).

Minister Highlights Vital Link Between Health Systems and Tourism Sector

National Child Month Committee (NCMC) Chair, Nicole Patrick-Shaw, displays the calendar of events during the launch of Child Month last year.

Child Month 2026 to Focus on Children’s Mental Health

Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Culinary Arts Development Specialist, Jane Jerry.

Entries Now Open for 2026 JCDC Culinary Arts Competition

Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher, addresses a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank, held in Kingston on April 28.

2 months ago National Security and Peace

NRSC Urges Motorists Not to Get Distracted While Driving

Executive Director of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Paula Fletcher, is urging motorists to stay attentive while driving, warning that distracted driving poses a serious threat to motorists and pedestrians alike. Speaking at a Think Tank hosted by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) in Kingston on April 28, Mrs. Fletcher explained that distracted driving refers to any activity that...

Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland, Delford Morgan (left, seated), and President of the National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) Technical Institute in Trinidad and Tobago, Kern Dass (right, seated), affix their signatures to a study abroad agreement during NESC’s inaugural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference, held on April 23, in the twin‑island republic
Observing the signing are Trinidadian Cabinet Members (from left): Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Ernesto R. Kesar; Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training, Professor Prakash Persad; and Minister of Education, Dr. Michael Dowlath.

2 months ago Ananda AlertsEducation

CASE to Host Trinidadian Students Under New Study Abroad Agreement

This May, the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland will host 17 students from the National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) Technical Institute in Trinidad and Tobago. The short term visit is part of a study abroad agreement signed on April 23, under an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), during the NESC Technical Institute’s inaugural Technical and Vocational...

Community Relations Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Sharnon Williams.

2 months ago Local Government

Motorists Urged to Stop Throwing Garbage from Vehicles

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is urging motorists and passengers to stop throwing litter from vehicles, urging greater discipline in how they dispose of waste while travelling. In an interview with JIS News, Community Relations Manager at NSWMA, Sharnon Williams, noted the environmental damage and risks to wildlife and public safety from littering. She advised persons to keep...

Acting Senior Director for Cocoa and Coconut at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) Chevonne Aschute, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank held at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

2 months ago Agriculture

Cocoa Production to Rebound for 2026/2027 Crop Year

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) says cocoa production is expected to bounce back for the 2026/2027 crop period, which begins this October and runs through to September of next year. The positive outlook is based on the significant investment in recovery efforts through the provision of seedlings, fertilisers and technical support after the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Addressing...

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Alicia Herbert (left), shares a moment with (from second left) Chief Executive Officer for the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Kevin McIndoe; Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin; and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Yvonne Rosemarie Shaw, during a tour of the newly opened night shelter in the parish capital, Morant Bay, on April 23.

2 months ago Foreign Affairs

British High Commissioner Tours St. Thomas

Strengthening diplomatic relations and deepening cultural and economic understanding between Jamaica and the United Kingdom (UK) were central to a visit to St. Thomas by British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Alicia Herbert, on April 23. The visit was part of a wider initiative by the High Commissioner to engage communities across Jamaica, a priority she has pursued since...

Visual Arts Development Specialist at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Dr. Winston Campbell.

2 months ago Culture

Improvements for 2026 Jamaica Visual Arts Competition

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is preparing to launch the 2026 Jamaica Visual Arts Competition with a series of improvements designed to better support artists and strengthen the overall submission process. Visual Arts Development Specialist at the JCDC, Dr. Winston Campbell, told JIS News that the aim is to ensure that entrants are better able to capitalise on the...

Principal Director , Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson (left), presents Policy Analyst in the Office of the Prime Minister, Christine‑Ann McKen (right), with an award in recognition of Outstanding Performance and Most Active Gender Focal Point (Established), during the recent Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Marriott, Kingston.

2 months ago Gender Affairs

Gender Focal Points Hailed for Helping to Advance Gender Equality

Principal Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson, says the Gender Focal Point Network continues to play an integral role in driving the implementation of gender-responsive policies and programmes across government. She noted that the network was established to support the implementation of the National Policy for Gender Equality (NPGE) and ensure that gender considerations are integrated into...