The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Solidarity Programme Fair stopped in Westmoreland on Friday (Dec. 19), bringing a range of social services directly to residents. The event, held at the Allen Ray Oval, saw scores of individuals signing up to benefit from grant assistance. Government is providing a one-time grant of $20,000 to 50,000 individuals as part of the...

Government Senator, Hon. Abka Fitz Henley, says the progress made in crime fighting, with the country on course to achieve a 30-year low in murders, is evidence of Government’s commitment to creating a safer and more secure country. He said that the Administration, in partnership with the security forces, will not relent in going after criminals. “Let the message [resonate]...

The Court Administration Division (CAD) has relocated all St. Catherine circuit court matters to Kingston due to damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Client Services, Communication and Information at the CAD, Kadiesh Jarrett-Fletcher, informed that the Rodney Memorial Building, which houses the court’s administrative operations sustained major water damage. “Water came in and the flooring...

Four retired educators at the St. Catherine-based Jonathan Grant High School, who have contributed a combined 130 years of service, have been honoured by the institution. The retirees, who have each served 30 years or more, are former Vice Principal, James Davis, 34 years; Textbook Administrator, Ivorene Neil, 33 years; Internal Examination Coordinator, Olive Simms, 33 years; and Textbook Administrator,...

Murders continue to trend downward in the St. Catherine South Police Division with 50 homicides reported since the start of the year, representing a 40 per cent reduction over the 84 for the same period in 2024. Speaking at the staging of the annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ initiative at the Greater Portmore Police Station (100-Man) on Friday (Dec. 19),...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica is deeply grateful for the support and solidarity from the international community in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. She expressed gratitude to all the friends and partners who continue to assist the country to recover and rebuild. “In times of crisis, no country can stand alone....

As part of its post-hurricane recovery efforts, the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) has commenced the handover of 5,000 bags of fertiliser and essential agricultural inputs to assist coffee farmers. The $35-million investment aims to support recovery, restore production, and rebuild livelihoods. Of the total, 2,000 bags of fertiliser valued at $10 million, along with other key agricultural inputs,...