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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the Bauxite Community Development Programme Phase VIII Launch and 30th Anniversary Celebration on Wednesday (March 4) at the Ministry’s Playfield at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew.

Gov’t Embarks on Phase VIII of BCDP to Expand Water Access in Bauxite Communities

The Government has announced Phase VIII of the Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP), a targeted initiative to expand access to potable water in several bauxite producing communities, addressing long-standing infrastructure gaps in areas affected by mining activity. Minister of Agriculture,...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (centre), joins 2026 David “Wagga”Hunt Foundation honorees George Willie (second left), an accounting pioneer, and Wayne Hewett (second right), a corporate leader, after they received their awards during the Foundation’s 12th annual red‑carpet gala at the National Education Association Atrium in downtown Washington, DC. Looking on (from left) are Organising Committee member Michael McPherson and Foundation Chairman, Christopher Hunt.

Two Jamaican Philanthropists Honoured at David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship Gala in Washington DC

Minister of Justice and Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Criminal Records Board Empowered to Consider Applications for Expungement

Minister of Justice and Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses Wednesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t to Appoint Nine-Member Criminal Expungement Board

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, provides an update during Wednesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Engaging Jamaican Students in Cuba Amid Humanitarian Challenges

4 months ago DevelopmentInnovationInvestment

$900 Million Allocated for BIGEE Project

The Government has allocated more than $900 million for the Boosting Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (BIGEE) project, which is geared at promoting growth in the business sector. Launched during the 2025/2026 financial year and funded by the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBG), the project aims to support sustainable and robust growth among business start-ups and micro, small and medium-sized...

Director of Public Relations and Communications at the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), Najae Murray.

4 months ago Education

UCJ to Host 21st Quality Assurance in Higher Education Week, March 9-13

The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) will host its 21st annual observance of Quality Assurance in Higher Education Week from March 9 to 13, under the theme ‘From Shock to Stability: Sustaining Higher Education Quality Through Crisis and Beyond’. UCJ’s Director of Public Relations and Communications, Najae Murray, told JIS News that this year’s observance seeks to highlight the Council’s...

Communications Manager at e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Kimona Gordon.

4 months ago EducationInformationSkillsYouth

Over 3,000 Devices Distributed Under Laptop for Primary Schools Initiative in 2025

Last year, more than 3,000 devices were distributed to primary schools across the island under the Laptop for Primary Schools Initiative, spearheaded by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJAM). Communications Manager at e-LJAM, Kimona Gordon, stated that the project has significantly transformed the digital landscape of institutions while expanding access to technology for primary-level students. She noted that the initiative is...

Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston.

4 months ago AviationTransport

Airports Authority Budgets $9.53 Billion for Capital Works

The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) has budgeted $9.53 billion for capital investments in the new financial year. The information is outlined in the 2026/27 Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, tabled recently in the House of Representatives by Finance and the Public Service Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams. “Planned capital expenditure includes the continued rehabilitation of the Apron at...

Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Affairs Commission, Dolsie Allen, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, March 4.

4 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

CAC Urges Greater Collaboration to Ensure Safe Products Ahead of World Consumer Rights Day

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is calling for stronger collaboration among businesses, regulators and consumers to ensure that only safe and fit-for-purpose products are placed on the Jamaican market. Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dolsie Allen, made the appeal during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Wednesday, March 4, where she underscored the urgent need for collective...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

4 months ago Energy

Cabinet Approves Draft Terms for All-Island Electricity Licence

A draft Heads of Terms for an all-island electricity licence, scheduled to take effect in 2027, has been approved by Cabinet. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during Wednesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. He explained that the document outlines the principal features of the proposed licensing framework. “In November 2025,...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses Wednesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

4 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Legislation Provides for Automatic Expungement of Certain Non-Custodial Convictions

The Criminal Records (Rehabilitation of Offenders) (Amendment) Act, 2026, provides for automatic expungement of certain non-custodial convictions. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, shared key reforms brought on by the amendment, during Wednesday’s (March 4) post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House. Mr. Chuck advised that automatic expungement applies to non-custodial convictions where the sentence was imposed and...