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Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector for St. Catherine, Denese Douglas, addresses the Monthly Meeting of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation on June 11, in Spanish Town.

St. Catherine Health Dept. Intensifies Effort to Maintain Food-Safety Standards in Parish

The St. Catherine Health Department is intensifying efforts to strengthen food-safety standards across the parish and will be undertaking a food inspection drive in the Hellshire area of Portmore. According to Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector for St. Catherine, Denese...

Deputy Superintendent of Police and Operations Officer for the Traffic Enforcement Division, Marcus Graham, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on June 4.

JCF Ramps Up Public Education Campaign

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer, addresses the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) launch of the Growth and Resilience One-Day Working Conference on Wednesday (June 10) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The conference will take place at the hotel on July 16.

Government Empowering MSMEs to Unlock Billions in Contracts

Veterinary Public Health Inspector for St. Thomas, Nardia Nembhard.

Jamaicans Urged to Prioritise Food Safety During Hurricane Season

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, displays the Green Paper for the National Policy on Culture, Entertainment and the Creative Economy during the 50th annual conference of the Caribbean Studies Association, held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Minister Grange Invites Feedback on National Culture Policy Green Paper

Customer Service Officer at the Administrator-General’s Department (AGD), Oliver Morris.

7 days ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

AGD Reports Surge in Small Estate Applications Up to $1.5M

The Administrator-General’s Department (AGD) is reporting a significant increase in small estate applications since being authorised in August 2024 to administer estates valued up to $1.5 million. Data obtained by JIS News reveal that in fiscal year 2025/26, the AGD received 124 applications, compared to just 39 in 2023/24. The AGD received 147 applications in 2024/25 when the estate value...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, presents a statement to Parliament on Wednesday (June 10).

7 days ago Energy

All Processes on New Electricity License in Progress

Discussions with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company for a new electricity licence are under way, and the necessary legal, policy and stakeholder consultation processes are progressing. The Green Paper on Electricity Sector Reform is also on track for completion in July, with Cabinet submission expected later that month. The update was provided by Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications,...

7 days ago Energy

Energy Expert to Assess Findings and Reports Submitted By JPS

The Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications will be engaging a world-renowned energy expert to assess the findings and reports submitted by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company in relation to the all-island outage experienced on June 5. The expert will also assess the recommendations made by the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR). This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon....

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), and Managing Director, Stewart

7 days ago Investment

US$7-Million Investment by Stewart’s Automotive a Vote of Confidence in Jamaica – Minister Hill

Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, has welcomed Stewart’s Automotive Group’s US$7-million investment in its new Great Wall Motor (GWM) showroom in Kingston as a vote of confidence in Jamaica’s economy and its international influence. Designed with the capacity to display up to eight vehicles simultaneously, the 9,000 square-foot showroom, located on South Camp Road, will...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport (MSETT) Honourable Daryl Vaz.

1 week ago EnergyParliament

Corrective Actions Arising from All-Island Blackout Must Be Treated with Urgency – Minister Vaz

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the recommendations and corrective actions arising from the all-island power outage on June 5 must be treated with urgency to strengthen Jamaica's electricity system. “I have made it clear to the JPS (Jamaica Public Service) that this incident cannot simply become another report on a shelf,” he said. “Jamaica’s electricity...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), looks on as a member of the ceremonial party of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) presents the national insignia and the national flag to Shirley Bailey, sister of late former Cabinet Minister, Hugh Cecil Edmund Hart, at the Official Memorial Service held on Wednesday (June 10), at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Chapel in Mona, St. Andrew.

1 week ago ParliamentSenate

Scores Pay Final Respects to Hugh Hart

Scores of people gathered at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Chapel in Mona, St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 10) to pay final respects to late former Cabinet Minister Hugh Cecil Edmund Hart. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, headed the list of mourners at the Official Memorial Service, which included Cabinet members, parliamentarians, family and friends,...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 10).

1 week ago Justice and Constitutional AffairsSectoral Debate 2026/27

Four New Courts to Be Constructed Under NARRA

Four new courthouses will be built in St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, St. Ann and Trelawny under the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA). The announcement was made by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, in his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (June 10). He informed that the planning process for...