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Public Relations Specialist at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), Christeen Forbes, addresses a recent JIS 'Think Tank', providing details on the Commission’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.

Irrigation Services Restored to 98% of Customers

Irrigation services have been restored to approximately 98 per cent of customers by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025. At a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Public Relations Specialist at the NIC,...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright.

State Minister Welcomes Strides Made by ADSC in Supporting Local Businesses

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), dances with the Charles Town Maroons during the ceremony for the 288th anniversary of the 1738 Treaty between the Leeward Maroons and the British, as well as the birthday of Chief Kojo, in Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth, on Tuesday (January 6).

PM Reaffirms State Support for Maroon Communities

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), addresses the audience during the 288th commemoration of the 1738 Maroon Treaty and celebrations marking the birthday of Chief Kojo in Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth, on January 6. At right is Chief of the Accompong Maroons, Richard Currie.

Prime Minister Encourages Youth to Reject Crime and Violence

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses farm workers ahead of their departure for Canada, under the Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) on Wednesday (January 6). The send-off event was held at the Ministry's Overseas Employment Centre located on East Street, downtown Kingston.

Jamaican Farm Workers Depart for Canada

Commanding Officer for the St. Thomas Division, Superintendent of Police Michael Campbell, addresses the recent commissioning ceremony for new Justices of the Peace (JPs) for the parish held at the Whispering Bamboo Cove Resort in Morant Bay.

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JPs Lauded as Key Partners of the Police

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being hailed as vital stakeholders in the country’s justice and security framework, serving as key partners of the police in maintaining law and order and building public trust. “Sometimes, I refer to some of my JPs as police without uniform. You are critical stakeholders,” said Commanding Officer for the St. Thomas Division, Superintendent of...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (left), greets farmworker, Arnold Campbell (centre), at a send- off for seasonal agricultural workers to Canada, held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston, on January 6. Others from (second left) are farmworker André Ellis; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings.

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Improved Employment Contract for Seasonal Workers to Canada

Jamaicans participating in Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme are set to benefit from improved employment contract conditions. Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, made the disclosure during a send-off for seasonal agricultural workers to Canada, held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston, on January 6. Mr....

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), addresses a send-off ceremony for seasonal agricultural workers departing for Canada, held at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre on East Street in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (January 6). Listening (from left) are Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman; State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams; and Acting Permanent Secretary, Dione Jennings.

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Gov’t to Safeguard Integrity of Overseas Employment Programme

The Government will be taking steps to preserve the integrity of the Overseas Employment Programme. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., who noted that he was scheduled to meet with the Permanent Secretary on Tuesday (January 6) to discuss critical matters in this regard. “[We] will always have to protect [the Programme]...

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, outlines activities for Earthquake Awareness Week, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (January 6).

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ODPEM to Observe Earthquake Awareness Week, January 11-17

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will observe Earthquake Awareness Week from January 11 to 17, under the theme ‘Resilient Jamaica: We Weather the Storm and Brace for the Shake’. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (January 6), ODPEM Director General, Commander Alvin Gayle, noted that the theme reflects Jamaica’s recent experience...

Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer, Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb.

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Jamaicans Urged to Protect Bee Population in Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Jamaicans are being encouraged to protect the island’s bee population, which was displaced and severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. Not only are they essential for the production of honey but bees are also an important part of food security, responsible for one-third of the world’s food production. Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (left); High Court Judge, Hon. Sonia Bertram Linton (second left); and Custos of St. Thomas, Marcia Bennett (right), present new Justice of the Peace (JP) for St. Thomas, Patricia Grant, with her documents of office, during a recent commissioning ceremony for JPs for the parish held at the Whispering Bamboo Cove Resort.

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JPs Cautioned Against Signing Documents for Persons They Do Not Know

Justices of the Peace (JPs) are being warned against signing documents for persons they do not know for fear of creating opportunities for dishonest or criminal behaviour. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, in making the call, said that “when you sign and witness a document and verify an identification of someone you don’t know, you have...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (seated centre); Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes (seated left), and President, Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Marva McDonald Bishop (seated right), share a photo opportunity with the six members of the judiciary who were sworn in to higher office, during a ceremony at King’s House on January 5.

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Six Members of the Judiciary Sworn in to Serve in Higher Offices

Six members of the judiciary were sworn in to higher offices by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a ceremony at King’s House today (January 5). Taking the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath were the Hon. Justice Lorna Shelly-Williams and Hon. Justice Carolyn Tie-Powell, who will serve as Acting Judges of Appeal from January...