Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness says Jamaica can be proud of the progress made, since gaining independence on August 6, 1962. In a message read by Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles at the Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony at the Paul Bogle Square in Morant Bay, on August 6, Dr. Holness said...

Residents of Naseberry Villa in St. Catherine are now proud landowners, having received certificates of title for property that they have occupied for several years, from the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ). Speaking at the handover ceremony held recently, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said the titling effort carries social and economic weight. “Today we gather to...

In response to the growing mental health challenges faced by students across Jamaica, particularly those from trauma-affected communities, the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is ramping up efforts to provide targeted psychological support in schools. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, told JIS News that the Ministry has entered into contracts with a number of...

Principal of Knockalva Polytechnic College Natalie Thompson has expressed gratitude for the support the institution has received from the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information. “We are receiving support as we speak at unprecedented levels from the Ministry. We are really grateful and thankful for the attention that we are being given,” Mrs. Thompson stated. She was addressing a...

Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover will celebrate its 85th anniversary with a series of activities on October 24 and 25, highlighting the institution’s transformation from a small agricultural training school to a leading tertiary polytechnic. “Our theme, ‘Legacy of Excellence: 85 Years of Shaping Futures,’ speaks to the rich history, transformative work, and continued commitment to prepare the next generation...

Grammy-nominated dub poet and musician Yasus Afari performs during the National Day concert at Expo 2025 Japan on August 6.

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has called on Jamaicans to reflect on the nation’s journey to freedom and independence, and to boldly continue the work of building a just and equitable society. “We gather today [not only] to commemorate freedom, but also to reaffirm our faith in Jamaica's journey, a journey marked by resilience, sacrifice and divine favour,...