Parents are being urged to manage expectations as their children sit various school examinations, ensuring they do not feel that their results determine their entire future. Director of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Judith Leiba, told JIS News that parents should approach exams in a way that reassures children they are supported...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the lead implementation agency for the Reducing Small Arms and Light Weapons Joint Programme (SALIENT), is reporting significant achievements under the initiative in Jamaica. Launched on June 17, 2022, SALIENT Jamaica was designed to reduce violence, curb the supply and proliferation of illicit firearms in the country, and address the root causes of crime....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to prudent economic management, stressing that Jamaica’s development will always take precedence over political expediency. Speaking during the East Central St. James Scholarship Programme Fundraiser at the Iberostar Hotel in St James on Saturday (May 3), Dr. Holness noted that while challenges persist, the country’s macroeconomic progress...

Founder of JamLegend VR, Nadeen Matthews Blair, emerged winner of the 2025 Tourism Innovation Incubator Pitch Event. She secured first place with her pitch for an interactive, immersive experience designed to honor and showcase Jamaica’s rich sporting legacy. Ms. Matthews Blair walked away with a cash prize of $1 million to support the execution of activities related to this innovative...

The St. James Infirmary now boasts a modern state-of-the-art kitchen, which was built at a cost of $23 million. The facility was officially opened by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, on Friday (May 2). The new kitchen, for which ground was broken in 2022, comprises two pantries, a dining area and the latest in commercial-grade...

Rentaly, a new Real Estate technology platform that functions as a property locator and Real Estate mortgage finance platform is set to launch in the third quarter of 2025. The platform developed by University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) alumnus Denzil Williams and his team has partnered with Real Estate expert Johan O’Gilvie of Immobilien Limited to bring the platform to...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that it will operate select Tax Offices in several parishes on Saturdays, beginning May 3, 2025. The decision is consequent on the announcement by the Minister of Finance during the recent budget presentation. During this period taxpayers will be able to conduct the full suite of weekday services, with the exception of...