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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlet, addresses the MBJ Airports Limited Appreciation Breakfast at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 13.

Tourism Minister Underscores Citizens’ Resilience in Jamaica’s Post-Hurricane Recovery

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts are a testament to the citizens’ mental resilience and emotional strength. Additionally, he notes that the discipline and composure of the Jamaican people are to be admired, and have...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, outlines upcoming employment opportunities in the hospitality sector while addressing graduates at the Central Jamaica Social Development Initiative (CJSDI) training programme graduation ceremony, held at the Golf View Hotel in Manchester, on Sunday, December 14.

Major Hotel Developments to Generate Significant Employment Opportunities

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, shows a signed copy of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) loan agreement, during a press conference at the PCJ Building in New Kingston, on December 16. Cabinet has approved a US$150-million loan to the JPS to facilitate restoration efforts without extending the current existing licence, which expires in 2027.

JPS to Deploy Additional Resources in the West to Accelerate Restoration of Electricity

National Education Trust (NET) Executive Director, Latoya Harris‑Ghartey (second left), presents a certificate of appreciation to CCL Business Technology Limited Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Brown, and Managing Director, Karen Felicien‑Brown, during Tuesday’s (December 16) handover ceremony at Caenwood Centre, Kingston. The company, in collaboration with Kyocera Document Solutions America, donated 10 generators and five Starlink units to schools in western Jamaica. At left is Assistant Chief Education Officer, Daynea Facey

Generators and Starlink Units Donated to Schools in Western Jamaica

Content Creation and Development Manager at the National Water Commission (NWC), Andrew Canon, provides update on the entity's ongoing restoration effort following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on December 15.

NWC Makes Steady Progress in Water Restoration Effort

Visitors arrive at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay on the eve of the December 15 start of the 2025/26 winter tourist season.

4 months ago Tourism

Tourism Workers Commended for Role in Jamaica’s Post-Hurricane Melissa Recovery

As Jamaica’s tourism industry continues to rebound in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, sector employees are being commended for their indomitable spirit, which has been central to the island’s recovery. Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, underscored that the workforce remains the sector’s most iconic asset, stating, “the recovery cannot be complete without the workers of our industry”. He shared first-hand...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), participates in the presentation of a cheque valued at $2,200,000, representing the Assistive Aid Grant and the Margaret Moody Scholarship. Joining him (from left) are Chairperson of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) Social and Economic Empowerment Committee, Gloria Goffe-Smallwood; Communications Advisor to the Minister, Rochelle Mitchell; JCPD Acting Executive Director, Desreen Boothe; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings. The presentation took place during the Handover Ceremony for the Assistive Aid Grant and the Margaret Moody Scholarship at the JCPD Head Office in Kingston on Tuesday (December 16).

4 months ago LabourSocial Security

Seven Persons Receive Grants from the JCPD

Seven persons are now the beneficiaries of financial support from the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD,) through the Assistive Aid Grant and the Margaret Moody Scholarship. Of the beneficiaries, two received the Margaret Moody Scholarship valued at $350,000 each, while five persons were awarded Assistive Aid Grants totalling $300,000 each. Speaking at the handover ceremony held on Tuesday...

Assistant Commissioner of Police, assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr. Gary McKenzie, speaking at a Jamaica Information Service Think Tank on December 8, about gun salutes during the holiday period.

4 months ago National Security and Peace

Police Issues Warning Against Gun Salutes

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is warning that it will maintain a heightened and zero-tolerance approach towards irresponsible firearm use and illegal use of fireworks during the holiday season. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on December 8, Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr....

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, responds to questions posed during a press conference to provide details on the steps to accelerate restoration of electricity by the JPS, at the PCJ Building in New Kingston, on December 16.

4 months ago Energy

JPS Restores Electricity to 84% of Customer Base

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting that electricity has been restored to 84 per cent of its customer base as at December 15, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Providing an update during a press conference at the PCJ Building in New Kingston on December 16, Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham.

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Health Services Adjust Operations as Facilities Sustain Storm Damage

Public health services across Westmoreland continue to operate through a combination of health-centre services, outreach clinics and international partnerships, despite extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. Marcia Graham, said the situation remains fluid as authorities prioritise safety for both patients and staff. “We cannot offer healthcare in an unsafe environment,” she said,...

A warning sign erected by the Westmoreland Public Health Department at a stream in the parish.

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Warning Signs Being Erected Near Rivers and Streams in Westmoreland

Warning signs are being erected near rivers and streams across Westmoreland as part of an intensified public education drive by the Westmoreland Health Department to reduce the risk of leptospirosis and diarrhoeal diseases, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that the signage targets popular water bodies where...

4 months ago National Security and Peace

JCF Ramps Up Public Safety Measures for Christmas Season

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be deploying rapid-response teams across major commercial hubs and high-traffic corridors to ensure public safety and security during the festive period. The activities of these teams will be buttressed by motorcycle patrols and JamaicaEye surveillance. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) assigned to the Strategic...