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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on February 3.

Payment for Jurors to Move to $6,000 Per Day

The subsidy paid to persons who serve as jurors in civil and criminal trials will be increased following passage of relevant legislation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 3). Under the Jury (Amendment) Bill, the payment for jurors...

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, makes a point while speaking in the House of Representatives on February 3.

House Passes Legislation to Strengthen Cybercrime Framework

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the letter of intent signing ceremony for the subsea cable project, at Jamaica House, on February 3.

Peace is the Next Stage of Security Strategy – PM

Minister of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right); Acting Permanent Secretary in the MLSS, Dione Jennings (right); President of the Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica (HRMAJ), Dr. Cassida Jones Johnson (second left) and HRMAJ Vice President, Michael McAnuff-Jones, sign the Statement of Intent document to formalise a partnership between the Ministry and the Association. The signing took place during the opening ceremony of the Association’s 45th Annual Conference, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (February 4).

Labour Ministry Formalises Working Partnership With HRMAJ

Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) Marketing and Sales Manager, Nathalia Palomino (standing), and her team at the SmartFare card activation drive held in Yallahs, St. Thomas, on Saturday (January 31). She is joined by (from left), Revenue Agent, Lorraine Vassell; Kerri-Ann Hudson and Senior Revenue Agent, Sophia Edwards-Needham; and Business Development Officer, Chantal Rodgers (background right).

JUTC Hosts SmartFare Card Activation Drive in St. Thomas

Consultant Cardiologist and Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) Chairman, Dr. Andrine Chung, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (February 3).

5 months ago Health & Wellness

HFJ Urges Jamaicans to Learn How to Identify a Heart Attack

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is encouraging Jamaicans to learn the warning signs of a heart attack, know their personal risk factors, seek early medical attention when symptoms occur, and take steps to reduce their risk. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (February 3), Consultant Cardiologist and HFJ Chairman, Dr. Andrine Chung, said that there is significant...

Procurement Director at the National Education Trust (NET), Suewayne Miller Bender, delivers remarks at the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) – Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) Public Procurement Partnership Engagement event, held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

5 months ago Education

Networking With Qualified Contractors to Build Back Resilient Schools

Procurement Director at the National Education Trust (NET), Suewayne Miller Bender, says the agency is partnering with qualified contractors to build back more resilient schools following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. More than 700 schools across the island sustained damage during the passage of the category-five hurricane last October. Speaking at a recent public procurement engagement session, Mrs. Miller Bender...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address at a Founders

5 months ago Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Commits $30 Million to CASE to Revive EGG Industry

To help drive the resuscitation of the egg industry following Hurricane Melissa, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has committed $30 million to support egg farming at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland. Speaking at a Founders’ Weekend event at the institution on January 31, the Minister said that the funds are to...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), receives a warm welcome from Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Ambassador Albert Ramdin, as she arrives at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC on Monday (February 2) to attend the consultative meeting on Haiti’s security, governance and electoral pathway. At left is Jamaica

5 months ago Foreign Affairs

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Attends Consultative Meeting on Haiti in Washington DC

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission will host its inaugural

5 months ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

BGLC Stages ‘One Love Blood Drive’ on February 6

Jamaicans are being encouraged to participate in the inaugural Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) ‘One Love Blood Drive’ on February 6 at the agency’s offices located at 78cef Hagley Park Road, Kingston from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Manager, Corporate Affairs and Communication at BGLC, Wendy Roberston, told JIS News that the initiative, being held in partnership with the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (standing, centre), observes as (from left, seated) Chief Operating Officer, Trans Americas Fiber System, Jose Luis Rivera; Chief Executive Officer, Trans Americas Fiber System, Julio Bran; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Kedesha Campbell Rochester, and Minister of Energy, Transportation and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, attach their signatures to documents during the letter of intent signing ceremony for the subsea cable project, at Jamaica House on February 3. Also observing the signing are Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks (left), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams.

5 months ago Prime MinisterTelecommunications

Government Signs Letter of Intent to Strengthen Country’s Digital Infrastructure

The Government has signed a letter of intent with Trans Americas Fiber System for the Subsea Cable Project, which aims to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure. The document was signed today (February 3), by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Kedesha Campbell Rochester, and Chief Executive Officer, Trans Americas Fiber System, Julio Bran, during a ceremony...

Acting Director of Restorative Justice Branch in Social Justice Division of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Sheron Betancourt.

5 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Several Activities for Restorative Justice Week 2026

The Restorative Justice Branch (RJ) of the Social Justice Division in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs is celebrating its 17th Restorative Justice Week from February 1 to 6, with a range of activities. RJ Week is designed to raise public awareness and highlight the impact of restorative justice across Jamaica. Acting Director of the Restorative Justice Branch, Sheron...