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Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for Jamaica – Press Release #1

The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public that the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (MSJ) has reported a potential tropical cyclone to form in the central Caribbean later today that could pose a possible threat...

Red tractor stands by field as storm clouds gather.

Advisory to Crop and Livestock Farmers for Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Preparedness

Constable Lennordo Green (left) raises the Jamaican flag half-mast in respect to the country's heroes, while Constable David Leslie looks on. Occasion was the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation's National Heroes Day Civic Ceremony, held on Monday (Oct. 20) in Spanish Town. St. Catherine.

PHOTOS: St Catherine Municipal Corporation’s Heroes Day Civic Ceremony

Tropical storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

Tropical Storm Watch in Effect for Jamaica – Bulletin #1

Jamaica Information Service (JIS) team members (from left) Kavanaugh Campbell, Veta McPherson, Paul Johnson, and Donovan Patterson, proudly display their national awards, during Monday’s (Oct. 20) Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards, held at King's House in St. Andrew.

PHOTOS: Team JIS Awardees at National Honors and Awards

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Order of Jamaica (OJ) to Minister of Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards 2025, held on the lawns of King

6 months ago National Honours and Awards

National Award Recipients Emphasise Importance of Service Above Self

Several Jamaicans, who were honoured on Monday (Oct. 20) for contribution to nation building have dedicated their achievements to family members, colleagues and mentors, while emphasising the importance of service above self in nation building. The National Heroes Day Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards was held at King’s House in St. Andrew. A total of...

Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), greets Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin, during Sunday’s (October 19) Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service at the First Church of the Open Bible in Montego Bay, St. James. Looking on are event planner, Stacey Silvera (second from left), and wife of the Custos, Deverly Pitkin.

6 months ago CommunityCultureDevelopmentLocal Government

Montego Bay Mayor Urges Jamaicans to Renew Covenant with Heritage

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says Jamaicans must not only celebrate their proud and bold heritage, but renew their covenant with it to preserve and strengthen the legacy built by generations of sacrifice. He made the call while addressing Sunday’s (October 19) Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service at the First Church of the Open Bible in Montego Bay, St....

6 months ago National Security and Peace

PCOA Extends Deadline for TOPS Poster Competition to Oct. 24

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has extended the deadline for submissions to the Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Poster Competition to October 24. The poster competition for secondary schools was introduced in 2023 as part of the PCOA TOPS Programme. Students attending institutions within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area Five Police Divisions – St. Thomas, St. Andrew North,...

Communications Officer at the Jamaica Red Cross (JRC), Esther Pinnock, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Thursday (October 16), where she outlined activities being held across the island in observance of Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’.

6 months ago CommunityHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Red Cross Celebrates 61 Years of Service to the Country

The Jamaica Red Cross (JRC) is observing Red Cross Month 2025, under the theme ‘On the Side of Humanity’ as it celebrates 61 years of dedicated humanitarian service to the people of Jamaica. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at JIS’s South Odeon Avenue Television Department on October 16, Communications Officer at the JRC, Esther Pinnock, shared...

The Ardenne High School team celebrates the institution

6 months ago CultureEducationYouth

Ardenne High Maintains Hold on JCDC Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in Performing Arts

Ardenne High School has copped the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts for the 15th year. The 2025 presentation was held on Wednesday (October 15) at the Little Theatre in Kingston. The coveted Marcus Garvey Award recognises the group or school that has accumulated the most points in three or more performance...

A section of the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project in St. James.

6 months ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWorks / Construction

Gov’t Prioritising Safety and Protocol in Montego Bay Perimeter Road Works

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, says the Government is prioritising safety and adherence to proper procedures as work progresses on the Montego Bay Perimeter Road project in St. James. Minister Morgan, who toured sections of the project on Wednesday (October 15), informed journalists that while there...

Students at Lystra Primary and Infant School in Somerset, St. Thomas, participate in a physical activity session during the launch of a citrus orchard project at the institution. The initiative, implemented under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Jamaica Moves in Schools’ programme, was officially launched on Tuesday (October 14).

6 months ago Health & Wellness

Lystra Primary and Infant School Establishes Citrus Orchard Under ‘Jamaica Moves’ Initiative

Students and staff at Lystra Primary and Infant School in Somerset, St. Thomas, are poised to benefit from a newly planted citrus orchard, established under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Jamaica Moves in Schools’ initiative. The activity, held on Tuesday (October 14), forms part of the requirements under the programme. Additional stipulations include students participating in three five-minute stretch...