The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is facilitating national dialogue among key government ministries, policymakers, and industry stakeholders on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production to reduce emissions and build a modern transport system. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (January 21), Director of Economic Regulation at the JCAA, Michael Hepburn, informed that the Authority recently concluded a two-day...

The Jamaica Commodities Regulation Authority (JACRA) will be embarking on a $15-million Women in Coffee Support Project to provide targeted assistance to female coffee farmers to boost productivity, strengthen participation in the sector, and support entrepreneurship. This was stated by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, during the handover of farm rehabilitation equipment (chainsaws), at JACRA, 1...

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is advancing citizen participation in governance as a catalyst for social change. Executive Director, Omar Frith, says a central feature of the Commission’s programme offering is its emphasis on participatory governance. “When we speak of democracy, we speak of citizens’ empowerment. The SDC has a significant role in ensuring that there are structured mechanisms available...

New Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Stern, says he will be focused on upgrading and expanding healthcare infrastructure to meet the increased demand on health services in the region. SRHA is responsible for the management and operation of public health services in Manchester, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth, including a network of health centres and hospitals, within...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), shares in conversation with High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman, during a New Year’s Reception held at the German Embassy in Kingston on Tuesday evening (January 20).     

Schools and public institutions across St. Elizabeth have been actively engaged in a series of earthquake preparedness activities as Jamaica observes Earthquake Awareness Month throughout January. The initiatives are designed to improve readiness, build community resilience, and reduce the risk of injury during seismic events. Acting Parish Disaster Coordinator at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Rasha Lloyd, noted that the...

Veteran farm worker, Arnold Campbell, is encouraging his fellow Jamaicans participating in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) to stay focused and set clear goals as to what they want to achieve. The native of Brown’s Town in St. Ann, who departed the island for Canada earlier this month for his 28th trip under the SAWP, told JIS News that...