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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (third right, seated), joins recently accredited ambassadors for a group photograph. Others (from left, seated) are His Excellency Chris Seed (New Zealand); His Excellency David Douglas Hamadziripi (Zimbabwe); His Excellency Gediminas Varvuolis (Lithuania); His Excellency Phoukhong Sisoulath (Laos); and His Excellency Nestor Mendez (Belize). They were all recognised recently by Meridian International Center during the winter instalment of the ‘Welcome to Washington’ reception. Also sharing the moment are (from left, back row) Meridian International Interim Chief Executive Officer Deborah Lehr, and Chairman, Fred Hocberg. Founded in 1960, Meridian is a leading centre for diplomacy, dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders to advance global cooperation for a better future.

PHOTOS: Ambassador Anderson Among Seven Ambassadors Recognised by Washington D.C.-Based Meridian International Center

Hosanna Preparatory School students (from left) Savannah Stewart, Azalea Walters, Judah Walters, and Rayne Stewart, are decked in the national colours for Jamaica Day celebrations at the school in St. James on Friday (February 27). The day was a showcase of Jamaican culture through food, music and other activities.

PHOTO: Jamaica Day at Hosanna Preparatory School

Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (second left), looks on as Principal of Pisgah Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Patricia Scarlett-Forrester, unveils a commemorative plaque marking the institution’s rehabilitation during a handover ceremony on February 26. Applauding (from third left) are Project Engineer from GDM Associates, Jardane Fraser; Regional Director for Region Five in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Susan Nelson-Smith; and Chairman of Pisgah Primary, Pastor Maurice Swaby.

JSIF Hands Over $178m Upgraded Pisgah Primary School in St. Elizabeth

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (second right), looks on as Chief Executive Officer of Level 8 – Bakery, Dining and Gaming Lounge, Richard Cole, cuts the ribbon to mark the grand opening of the new establishment in Black River, St. Elizabeth, on Saturday (February 28). Sharing the moment are President of the St. Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce (Black River Chapter), Kadian Myers-Brown (left), and Level 8 co-owner, Taquilia Chin-Cole.

Level 8 Grand Opening Signals Confidence in Black River’s Future– State Minister Seiveright

Chief Public Procurement Policy Officer at the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, Jovell Barrett, address a recent JIS Think Tank.

Procuring Entities Cannot Spend Funds That Have Not Been Appropriated

Caption: Director General of Road Traffic, Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel Daniel Pryce.

5 months ago Transport

ITA Director General Urges Collective Responsibility for Road Safety

Director General of Road Traffic at the Island Traffic Authority (ITA), Colonel Daniel Pryce, is again calling on Jamaicans to take collective responsibility for safer road use. His appeal follows the authority’s latest report, which shows that 41 persons have lost their lives in 35 fatal collisions across Jamaica since the start of the year, with males accounting for 76...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers the keynote address at the national youth dialogue on food security held at the University of the West Indies

5 months ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentWaterYouth

Gov’t Building Out Irrigation Infrastructure to Bolster Climate Resilience, Food Security

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Government is focused on building out the country’s irrigation infrastructure as a climate adaptation strategy and to contribute to the nation’s food security. “We're actively doing so in Essex Valley, we’re actively doing so in St. Elizabeth, and we have major irrigation plans for St. Mary and the...

Chief Public Procurement Policy Officer at the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, Jovell Barrett speaking with JIS News.

5 months ago Finance & Public Service

Public Bodies Must Justify Use of Emergency Procurement Procedures

Public bodies are being reminded that they must carefully justify any decision to invoke emergency procurement procedures, as these rules are not designed for automatic or prolonged use. In a recent interview with JIS News, Chief Public Procurement Policy Officer at the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, Jovell Barrett, explained that emergency procurement is governed by strict conditions that...

Director of Arts Development and Training at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Andrew Brodber (left), presents a trophy and cash award to the Overall Best Writer in the 2023 Jamaica Creative Writing Competition, Clyde Bowen, at an awards ceremony and launch of the Jamaica Creative Writing Exhibition, at the Summit in Kingston.

5 months ago Culture

JCDC Reports Surge in Entries and Winners for 2025 Creative Writing Competition

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) recorded a significant increase in both entries and award recipients for the 2025 Creative Writing Competition, underscoring the nation’s growing enthusiasm for literary expression and cultural storytelling. Visual Arts Development Specialist at the JCDC and Coordinator for the 2025 Creative Writing Awards Ceremony, Dr. Winston Campbell, told JIS News that interest in the competition...

Director of Client Services, Communications and Information at the Court Administration Division (CAD), Kadiesh Jarrett Fletcher, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

5 months ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Smooth Operations Anticipated for Traffic Ticket Public Day in St. Catherine

The Court Administration Division (CAD) is preparing to launch its Traffic Ticket Public Day initiative on March 4 at the St. Catherine Parish Court, with measures in place to ensure smooth operations. The initiative aims to provide motorists with a streamlined and convenient process for resolving outstanding traffic tickets, while addressing a backlog of approximately 200,000 tickets in the parish....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the launch of the American Friends of Jamaica

5 months ago Agriculture

Agriculture Rebounding Strongly – Minister Green

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the sector is rebounding strongly following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, with high production levels driving down prices. Prices for vegetables at Coronation Market, the major food market in Kingston, were trending downwards, with tomatoes being sold for as low as $50 per pound. The Minister, who was addressing...

5 months ago AgricultureFisheriesMining

Agriculture Ministry Focused on Recovery of Egg Industry

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is working to rebuild the local egg industry following significant losses from Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green said that recovery of the sector will require partnerships and increased investment in broiler production. Speaking at the launch of the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) small farmers voucher programme at S...