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Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, hands out gifts to children in Black River, during the Kiddies Treat segment of the Urban Development Corporation
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, hands out gifts to children in Black River, during the Kiddies Treat segment of the Urban Development Corporation's (UDC) Fireworks Festival held in the St. Elizabeth capital on Wednesday (Dec.31). Dr. Wheatley represented Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness at the event.

PHOTOS: Kiddies Treat Black River

 
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), receives a cheque valued at US$300,000 from Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Jin-wook Kim (right), to support Jamaica’s recovery and reconstruction efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The presentation ceremony was held recently at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston. Also present were Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sharon Miller (left), and Senior Director for Mitigation, Planning and Research at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), receives a cheque valued at US$300,000 from Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Jin-wook Kim (right), to support Jamaica’s recovery and reconstruction efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The presentation ceremony was held recently at the Ministry’s offices in downtown Kingston. Also present were Chief Technical Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sharon Miller (left), and Senior Director for Mitigation, Planning and Research at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards.

Jamaica Receives US$300,000 in Recovery Assistance from Republic of Korea
Clerical Officer in the Public Relations and Marketing Department of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Rushawn Wallace (left) and Special Projects Officer, JIS, Romona Geohaghan (centre), look on as a nurse plays a game of "balanced diet", where she  uses ingredients represented on cue cards to create a healthy meal. The occasion was the recent staging of the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club
Clerical Officer in the Public Relations and Marketing Department of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Rushawn Wallace (left) and Special Projects Officer, JIS, Romona Geohaghan (centre), look on as a nurse plays a game of "balanced diet", where she  uses ingredients represented on cue cards to create a healthy meal. The occasion was the recent staging of the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club's annual Stew Festival held in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. 

PHOTOS: Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s Stew Festival
Jamaicans across the island are invited to ring in the New Year tonight at the annual national fireworks celebration hosted by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC).
Jamaicans across the island are invited to ring in the New Year tonight at the annual national fireworks celebration hosted by the Urban Development Corporation (UDC).

Jamaicans Invited to Ring in New Year at Fireworks Across the Island
National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison.
National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison.

Role of Labour Inspectors in Anti-Human Trafficking Drive Highlighted

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Director General of Road Traffic at the Island Traffic Authority, Colonel Daniel Pryce.
Transport

Jamaicans Urged to Remain Vigilant and Prioritise Safety on Roadways

Director General of Road Traffic at the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel Daniel Pryce, is urging Jamaicans to remain vigilant and prioritise safety on the nation’s roadways, as collisions continue to claim lives across the island. As of December 30, 2025, Jamaica recorded 374 fatalities resulting from 325 traffic collisions. “Every life matters. Responsible driving heightens pedestrian awareness, and strict...
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Clean-up operations under way in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Monday (December 29), following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Local Government

20,000 Truckloads of Debris Removed from Several Parishes

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says it has maintained a sustained and coordinated national response in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, resulting in the removal of nearly 20,000 truckloads of debris across several parishes. Executive Director, Audley Gordon, told JIS News in an interview that the clean-up effort remains ongoing. “At our last count, we were close to...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
Health & Wellness

Residents of Westmoreland Urged to Take Flu Vaccine

Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to take proactive steps to protect themselves against influenza as public health officials emphasise vaccination and basic prevention practices to reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalisation. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that influenza vaccination should ideally be taken before the start of the flu season...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (left), in discussion with Regional Operations Manager at SPM Waste Management Ltd., Sheldon Smith, about clean-up operations in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Monday (December 29), following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
Local Government

Clean-Up of Black River Progressing Steadily

Phase two of the clean-up of Black River in St. Elizabeth is now under way, with the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) deploying additional resources to accelerate debris removal following Hurricane Melissa. During clean-up activities in the town on Monday (December 29), Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon, told JIS News that the renewed push follows initial post-hurricane...
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Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake
National Security and Peace

Hundreds of Lives Saved in 2025 – Police Commissioner

Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, is welcoming the significant decline in murders, noting that 2025 will be remembered as a year in which hundreds of lives were saved and violent crime was significantly reduced. “Murders are down by 43 per cent nationally. As of December 20, Jamaica has recorded 649 murders, representing 487 fewer murders than the same period...
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National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison.
Foreign AffairsNational Security and PeaceYouth

Women Playing More Dominant Role in Human Trafficking

Children’s Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says that women are gradually assuming a more dominant role in human trafficking. She noted that while men are predominantly identified as the main perpetrators, women are “appearing as traffickers themselves or as very significant players within the human-trafficking syndicate or organisation”. “They assist with the recruitment and...
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Fogging being conducted to destroy mosquito breeding site.
Health & Wellness

Chemicals Used in Mosquito Fogging Safe – Dr. Tufton

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is assuring the public that chemicals being used in fogging activities are considered safe for human health. Fogging is being conducted in several communities to control the increase in the mosquito population since Hurricane Melissa. Speaking with JIS News, Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that fogging is a “safe method” for...
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