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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre, seated); Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen (fourth right, seated); Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (fourth left, seated); State Minister, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (third right, seated), along with other representatives of the Government, share a photo opportunity with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards – Diaspora (GGAA-D) recipients. The seven recipients (standing, second row) received their awards during a special ceremony at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

Seven Diaspora Leaders Honoured with 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Awards

Seven members of Jamaica’s Diaspora, who have made meaningful contributions to the country’s development and given outstanding service to diaspora communities, were each presented with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Award on Monday (June 15). The Governor-General’s Achievement Award – Diaspora...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addresses the opening of the newly established Parent Place at the Calabar Primary and Infant School in downtown Kingston on June 12.

First Parent Place Opens at Calabar Primary and Infant School

WorldSkills Jamaica robotics expert Dihanroy Mitchell (right) assists Isheka Rose (centre) from the St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School robotics team with the assembly of a robot. Observing (from left) are team members, Deijhanae Thomas and Toria-Lee Martin; Teacher, Nadeem Thomas; and Technical Delegate, World Skills Jamaica, Dwayne Bent. Occasion was the closing ceremony of the WorldSkills Jamaica and Studica Robotics International Training Camp on Friday (June 12), at the Cardiff Hotel & Spa in Runaway Bay, St. Ann.

All-Girls Robotics Team from St. Hilda’s High to Represent Jamaica in the Netherlands

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Kevin McKindoe, addresses the Corporation’s monthly meeting on Thursday (June 11).

HAJ Exploring Acquisition of Easington Lands in St. Thomas

Assistant General Manager for Human Capital Management at the National Housing Trust, Donnetta Russell.

Students Encouraged to Apply for NHT’S Construction Scholarship

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (left), with (from second left), General Manager of the Spirits Pool Association Limited (SPA), Christopher Gentles; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith; and Chairman of the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers

3 days ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Jamaica Well Positioned to Strengthen Foothold in Global Spirits Industry – State Minister

Jamaica is well positioned to strengthen its foothold in the global spirits industry and generate greater economic value from one of its most internationally recognised products, says Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. Speaking at the recently held West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association (WIRSPA) and Spirits Pool Association (SPA) Cocktail...

Professor Emerita of Social History at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Verene Shepherd delivers the 15th annual Marcus Garvey Lecture at the St. Ann Parish Library in St. Ann on Friday (June 12), under the theme

3 days ago Culture

Garvey’s Teachings Still Relevant Today – Professor Shepherd

Professor Emerita of Social History at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Verene Shepherd, is calling on Jamaicans to embrace the principles of National Hero, Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey. She noted that his teachings on mental emancipation and celebration of African identify continue to resonate in contemporary society, providing a framework to address many of the struggles people...

Regional Manager at SPM Waste Management Limited, Sheldon Smith (left), speaks to students at BB Coke High School in Junction, St. Elizabeth, following a recent road show hosted by the agency.

3 days ago Local Government

Citizens Urged to Properly Containerise Waste

Regional Manager at SPM Waste Management Limited, Sheldon Smith, is encouraging citizens to properly package and containerise household waste to improve the efficiency of garbage collection. Speaking with JIS News following a recent environmental awareness road show in Junction, St. Elizabeth, Mr. Smith said that many delays experienced in garbage collection result from improperly packaged waste. He explained that collection...

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

3 days ago Health & Wellness

Parents Urged to Secure Household Chemicals to Prevent Accidental Poisoning

The Westmoreland Health Department is imploring parents and caregivers to take extra precautions to protect children from accidental poisoning during the upcoming summer break. The call comes as statistics are showing a high number of cases of poisoning among children in western Jamaica. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that the issue remains a...

HEART/NSTA Trust Deputy Managing Director, Dr. Cheryl McLaughlin.

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Students Explore Emerging Technologies for Career Inspiration

Exposure to robotics, drone technology, and international technical competitions is expected to inspire a new generation of engineers and innovators. This follows a special tour for secondary-school students on day three of the HEART/NSTA Trust’s WorldSkills Jamaica and Studica Robotics International Training Camp in St. Ann on Thursday (June 11). The students observed competitors in action, engaged with participants from...

6 days ago Water

Ground Broken for $147.8M Santa Cruz Bypass Water Project

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, on Thursday (June 11), officially broke ground for the $147.8-million Santa Cruz Bypass Main Replacement Project in St. Elizabeth. The initiative, being carried out by the National Water Commission (NWC), will replace a deteriorating three-inch cast-iron pipeline that has served the community for more than 50 years. The scope of...

St. Catherine Parish Manager for the Social Development Commission (SDC), Shana-Lee Archibald, addresses the Monthly Meeting of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, held on June 11, in Spanish Town.

6 days ago CommunityDevelopment

Residents in Spanish Town Encouraged to Take Part in Town Hall Meeting on June 24

Residents and stakeholders in Spanish Town are being encouraged to participate in a town hall meeting later this month, aimed at strengthening engagement on healthcare issues and ongoing improvements to key medical facilities in the parish. Speaking at the Monthly Meeting of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation on June 11, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Parish Manager for the Social...