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Executive Director, Private Sector Organisation, (PSOJ) Sacha Vaccianna-Riley.
Executive Director, Private Sector Organisation, (PSOJ) Sacha Vaccianna-Riley.

Stakeholders Highlight Importance Of Skills Training For Workforce Development Initiative

Stakeholders are underscoring the importance of the recently launched Skills Training for Workforce Development pilot’s implementation. The initiative, which is a collaborative undertaking involving the Jamaica Defence Force, HEART/NSTA Trust and Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), will focus on...
Their Excellencies, Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, third right) and Lady Allen (front, second right); and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (front, third left), are surrounded by members of the diplomatic community at the annual Diplomatic Corps Dinner held recently at King
Their Excellencies, Governor-General the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front, third right) and Lady Allen (front, second right); and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (front, third left), are surrounded by members of the diplomatic community at the annual Diplomatic Corps Dinner held recently at King's House. The event was part of several activities in observance of Diplomatic Week 2025, from March 10 to 14 under the theme: ‘Building Partnerships for Sustainable Development’. Diplomatic Week aims to promote collaboration on key issues, including economic growth, trade, climate resilience and cultural exchange.

Jamaica Continues To Strengthen Diplomatic Ties
Members of the Diplomatic Corps, view the Kingston Freeport Terminal at Port Bustamante, during a tour of the Kingston Harbour hosted by the Port Authority of Jamaica on March 14.
Members of the Diplomatic Corps, view the Kingston Freeport Terminal at Port Bustamante, during a tour of the Kingston Harbour hosted by the Port Authority of Jamaica on March 14.

PAJ Hosts Diplomats On Kingston Harbour Tour
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (seated, left) along with (seated from second left) Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Adam Stewart; Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake; Senior Corporate Director of the Sandals Corporation University (SCU), Dr. Luz Longsworth; and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Warren Clarke, share a moment with the high-ranking officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area One police division who were awarded certificates after participating in SCU’s Leadership Training Initiative. Occasion was the certificate presentation ceremony for the programme which was held on Thursday (March 13) at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James.
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (seated, left) along with (seated from second left) Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Adam Stewart; Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake; Senior Corporate Director of the Sandals Corporation University (SCU), Dr. Luz Longsworth; and Deputy Commissioner of Police, Warren Clarke, share a moment with the high-ranking officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area One police division who were awarded certificates after participating in SCU’s Leadership Training Initiative. Occasion was the certificate presentation ceremony for the programme which was held on Thursday (March 13) at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James.

210 Police Officers Receive Leadership Training From Sandals Corporate University
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addresses the graduation ceremony for 31 persons who have received training under the Psychiatric Nurses
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addresses the graduation ceremony for 31 persons who have received training under the Psychiatric Nurses' Aides Training programme, during a graduation ceremony, held on Friday (March 14) at the Summit in New Kingston.

Thirty-one Participants Graduate From Psychiatric Nurses’ Aides Training Programme

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Over $1.5 Billion Disbursed To Families Affected By Hurricane Beryl

Over $1.5 billion in direct assistance has been disbursed to families across the island who were affected by Hurricane Beryl last year. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., gave the update at the presentation of cheques under Rebuild Jamaica to over 100 hurricane victims in St. Elizabeth at Newell in the parish on Wednesday (March 19)....
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Frome Police Station in Westmoreland on March 14. Looking on are Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe (second left), Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake (right) and other stakeholders.
National Security

Dr. Chang Expects Further Reduction in Murder Rate

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang is optimistic that the country could record under 800 murders in 2025. Dr. Chang informed that already, the data is showing a 31.2 per cent reduction in murders compared to the same period last year. “If we can maintain the trend, look at the projection and ensure that...
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Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.
Education

E-Learning Jamaica Celebrates 20 Years

e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJAM) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, under the theme ‘20 Years of Transformation and Digital Innovation: Powering EdTech in Jamaica’. Since its inception, e-Learning Jamaica has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing education across the island by integrating cutting-edge technology into classrooms Chief Executive Officer of e-LJAM, Andrew Lee told JIS News that...
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International Consultant and Project Manager for the Improving Rural Livelihoods through Resilient (IRL) Agri-food Systems project, Dr. Inessa Salomão says the project aims to help beneficiaries generate additional streams of income.
Agriculture

Kitson Town Residents To Benefit From Resilient Agri-food Systems Project

The Improving Rural Livelihoods through Resilient (IRL) Agri-food Systems project is working to impact the lives of 200 beneficiaries, in the community of Kitson Town, St. Catherine. The Project, valued at US$1million, aims to drive community development and empower small farmers to explore the commercial side of farming. The initiative is funded under a South- South Cooperation Initiative by the...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) interacts with conjoined twins Azaria and Azora Elson as they are held by their mother Iesha McMurray, during a visit at the University Hospital of the West Indies on March 13. Also pictured are Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Jamaica, Dr. Waleed bin Abdulrahman Alhamoudi (centre), Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (second left), other members of the Ministry’s team and UHWI staff.
Health & Wellness

Conjoined Twins To Get Surgery

Plans are now in train for conjoined twins Azaria and Azora Elson, to undergo life-changing surgery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The toddlers are set to embark on a journey to King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital in Riyadh, for separation surgery under the Saudi Programme for Separating Conjoined Twins. The development follows the intervention of the Ministry of Foreign...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially handover a two-bedroom house to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Esther McKenzie during a ceremony held in New Market, St. Elizabeth on Friday (March 14). Also participating are (from left) Chairperson of the NSHP Oversight Committee, Judith Robb Walters; Minister of State in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth Northeastern, Hon. JC Hutchinson; Ms. McKenzie’s grandson, Tarique Wright; her daughter Kassandra Wright and grandson, Romani Whyte.
Housing

Esther McKenzie Now Has A Safe Place To Call Home

Esther McKenzie of New Market, St. Elizabeth, is one of the latest beneficiaries of the government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). Ms. McKenzie, who lost her home to fire, received the keys to a two-bedroom house from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during a handover ceremony held in the community on Friday (March 14). She was one...
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The main terminal building at Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston.
Press Release

Processing Of Passengers At NMIA Resume Shortly

The processing of travelers at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston will resume shortly following the extinguishing of a fire that occurred in the terminal building. The fire, which was discovered at about 7:30 pm on Friday (March 14), was doused by teams from the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and NMIA Fire Services. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of...
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