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Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland, Delford Morgan (left, seated), and President of the National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) Technical Institute in Trinidad and Tobago, Kern Dass (right, seated), affix their signatures to a study abroad agreement during NESC’s inaugural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference, held on April 23, in the twin‑island republic
Observing the signing are Trinidadian Cabinet Members (from left): Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Ernesto R. Kesar; Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training, Professor Prakash Persad; and Minister of Education, Dr. Michael Dowlath. — Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland, Delford Morgan (left, seated), and President of the National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) Technical Institute in Trinidad and Tobago, Kern Dass (right, seated), affix their signatures to a study abroad agreement during NESC’s inaugural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference, held on April 23, in the twin‑island republic Observing the signing are Trinidadian Cabinet Members (from left): Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Ernesto R. Kesar; Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills Training, Professor Prakash Persad; and Minister of Education, Dr. Michael Dowlath.

CASE to Host Trinidadian Students Under New Study Abroad Agreement

This May, the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland will host 17 students from the National Energy Skills Centre (NESC) Technical Institute in Trinidad and Tobago. The short term visit is part of a study abroad agreement...

Community Relations Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Sharnon Williams.

Motorists Urged to Stop Throwing Garbage from Vehicles

Acting Senior Director for Cocoa and Coconut at the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) Chevonne Aschute, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank held at the agency’s Television Department, 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.

Cocoa Production to Rebound for 2026/2027 Crop Year

British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Alicia Herbert (left), shares a moment with (from second left) Chief Executive Officer for the St. Thomas Municipal Corporation, Kevin McIndoe; Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin; and Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Yvonne Rosemarie Shaw, during a tour of the newly opened night shelter in the parish capital, Morant Bay, on April 23.

British High Commissioner Tours St. Thomas

Visual Arts Development Specialist at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Dr. Winston Campbell.

Improvements for 2026 Jamaica Visual Arts Competition

Principal Director , Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson (left), presents Policy Analyst in the Office of the Prime Minister, Christine‑Ann McKen (right), with an award in recognition of Outstanding Performance and Most Active Gender Focal Point (Established), during the recent Gender Mainstreaming Certification and Recertification Ceremony held at the AC Hotel by Marriott, Kingston.

4 weeks ago Gender Affairs

Gender Focal Points Hailed for Helping to Advance Gender Equality

Principal Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), Sharon Coburn Robinson, says the Gender Focal Point Network continues to play an integral role in driving the implementation of gender-responsive policies and programmes across government. She noted that the network was established to support the implementation of the National Policy for Gender Equality (NPGE) and ensure that gender considerations are integrated into...

Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit (TIU), Maria Thompson Walters.

4 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

Young Women Urged to Get More Involved in Shaping the Digital Future

Executive Director of the Transformation Implementation Unit, Maria Thompson Walters, is urging girls and young women to step into leadership roles and actively shape the Caribbean's digital future. Mrs. Thompson Walters was addressing the 10th anniversary observance of International Girls in ICT Day on April 23. The event was held under the regional theme ‘Empower, Educate, Elevate: Building a Future-Ready...

4 weeks ago Press Release

Jamaica Customs Warns Public of Fraudulent Message Claiming Car Auction Access

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is warning the public to remain vigilant following the circulation of a fraudulent message falsely suggesting insider access to a Customs disposition sale. The message, which is being shared in private communication channels such as WhatsApp, implies that individuals can preview auction listings, select items in advance, and have arrangements made on their behalf. The...

Chief Justice, Hon. Bryan Sykes, addresses the recent signing of an agreement with the Republic of Rwanda for the implementation of an Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) in Jamaica at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in Kingston.

4 weeks ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Work Commences on Jamaica’s Judicial Integrated Electronic Case Management System

Work has begun on the development and implementation of an Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) within Jamaica’s justice system. The IECMS, a paperless electronic court process, is designed to modernise and digitise the administration of justice in the country. The system is being implemented in partnership with the Rwanda Corporation Initiative, with support from Global Affairs Canada and the...

Acting Centre Manager at the Sam Sharpe Diagnostics and Early Intervention Centre, Joshcia Lawrence Brown.

4 weeks ago Education

Heightened Awareness Drives Increase in Autism Testing Referrals

The Sam Sharpe Diagnostic and Early Intervention Centre in St James is reporting a significant increase in autism testing referrals, driven by heightened awareness among parents, paediatricians and educators. In an interview with JIS News, Acting Manager at the Centre, Joshcia Lawrence-Brown, said that more parents are seeking assessments after observing delays in their children’s early development, particularly in speech...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address during the ceremony to break ground for the Galina Housing Development in St. Mary on April 24.

4 weeks ago HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Highlights Risks of Informal Settlements

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has cautioned against the establishment of informal settlements, noting that they restrict the country’s future growth. Speaking during the ceremony to break ground for the Galina Housing Development in St. Mary on April 24, Dr. Holness emphasised that unregulated land settlement limits the future potential of infrastructure development. “When persons settle communities...

Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris.

4 weeks ago Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Public Health Dept. Expands Rodent Control Programme

The Westmoreland Public Health Department has expanded its rodent control programme across several communities as part of efforts to address complaints and safeguard public health. Chief Public Health Inspector for the parish, Steve Morris, made the disclosure during the recent monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar. He outlined that the initiative is being strategically deployed in response...