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Acting Manager at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Nickieta Sterling (centre) hosts contestants in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Miss St. James Festival Competition during a courtesy call at the Agency's office on Wednesday (June 17). The visit formed part of the contestants' grooming regime in preparation for the parish competition on Saturday, June 27 at the Iberostar Hotel in St. James. Pictured (from left) are Tehillah Auboine, Miss Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency; Herisia Murray, Miss United Finance Sales and Service; Monekelya Sommerville, Miss B&S Shutter Care and More; Tanya Kentish, Miss LCH Developments Ltd.; Siddonia Reid, Miss Chow’s Cash & Carry; Hope Renee Hosang, Miss Toney Ward’s Auto & Service Centre; Marnalee Wilson, Miss Rosevale Jerk Centre; and Gisele Gordon, Miss Tropical Tours Ltd.

Photo: St. James Festival Queen Contestants Visit JIS Regional Office

Tourism Minister, the Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre) shares a moment with culinary practitioners, at the second Jamaica Forum on Gastronomy Tourism held on Thursday (June 18) at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston.

Ministry Of Tourism To Leverage Jamaica’s Culinary Heritage

Caption: Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright

Jamaica’s Decline in Murders Boosting Investor Confidence, Says Seiveright

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, gives remarks during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of RIU Jamaica held at RIU Montego Bay in St. James on Thursday ( June 18).

Tourism 3.0 To Drive Greater Inclusion And Economic Retention

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the 25th Anniversary Celebration of RIU Jamaica, held at RIU Montego Bay in St. James on Thursday (June 18).

Tourism Builds Confidence That Attracts Investment – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a Special Meeting of the Cabinet with the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) and multiple government agencies, held on Friday (June 19) at AC Hotel in Kingston.

4 weeks ago Office of the Prime Minister

Special Meeting of Cabinet Held with NaRRa

A special meeting of the Cabinet was convened with the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) and multiple government agencies to propose projects for inclusion in NaRRA’s register on Friday (June 19). Among the entities present at AC Hotel in Kingston were National Housing Trust (NHT), Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Jamaica...

The late former Court of Appeal President, Justice Ian Forte.

4 weeks ago Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Judiciary Pays Tribute To Ian Forte At Special Sitting Of Court Of Appeal

Members of Jamaica’s judiciary paid tribute on Friday (June 19) to former Court of Appeal President and distinguished public servant, Justice Ian Forte, during a special sitting of the Court of Appeal convened to commemorate the former judge’s life and legacy. Justice Forte, who also served as Director of Public Prosecutions, passed away on June 5 at the age of...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton addresses a ceremony, held on June 19, for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the four Regional Health Authorities and other public bodies, at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston, establishing an Accountability Framework aimed at strengthening governance and oversight, financial and procurement accountability, and capacity and performance management.

4 weeks ago Health & Wellness

Accountability Framework Signed With Regional Health Authorities

The Ministry of Health and Wellness on Friday (June 19), signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Accountability Framework with four regional health authorities and other public bodies in the health sector. The administrative performance and accountability issues in public health had prompted a focused policy response in three critical areas namely, governance and oversight, financial and procurement accountability, and...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison addresses the audience during the Outstanding Fathers Award Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 19). The event was held under the theme ‘Built on Strength and Sacrifice: Honouring Resilience and Commitment’.

4 weeks ago Gender Affairs

61 Exemplary Fathers and Father Figures Honoured

Sixty-one fathers and father figures from across Jamaica were recognised for their outstanding contributions to family and community life, during the eighth staging of the Outstanding Fathers Award Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 19). Held under the theme ‘Built on Strength and Sacrifice: Honouring Resilience and Commitment’, the ceremony celebrated men whose dedication,...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), is joined by (from left) Councillor for the Cambridge Division, Javin Baker; Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke; and Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Eron Samuels, in officially unveiling the USF Free Wi-Fi signage to mark the restoration of free public Wi-Fi service during the Connec’ Di West Road Tour at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Friday, June 19.

4 weeks ago Community

USF Restores Community Wi-Fi Sites In St. James

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has successfully restored all 30 community Wi-Fi sites across St. James at a cost of over $60 million, following damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Charlton McFarlane, told JIS News that the agency used the damage as a chance to rebuild stronger. “Prior to Hurricane Melissa, we...

Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Coburn Robinson, leads a discussion on the topic ‘The Impact of Relentless Positive Male Engagement’ during the Outstanding Fathers Award Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Friday (June 19). The event was held under the theme ‘Built on Strength and Sacrifice: Honouring Resilience and Commitment’.

4 weeks ago Gender Affairs

Fathers Urged To Be Present In Children’s Lives

Principal Director of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Coburn Robinson is encouraging fathers to be actively involved in the lives of their children. Mrs. Coburn Robinson also noted the importance of “relentless positive male engagement” on a child. “Relentless doesn't mean perfect. Relentless means you missed a step yesterday, you show up today. You lost your temper last night,...

Governor-General Achievement Awardee and Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Vice Chair, Dr. Sandra Colly Durand, applies a fresh coat of paint to playground structures at the Dudley Grant Memorial (DGM) Trust Basic School in Catherine Hall, St. James. The activity formed part of the Diaspora Day of Service on Thursday (June 18), where volunteers participated in improvement works aimed at enhancing the learning environment for students.

4 weeks ago DevelopmentEducation

Dudley Grant Memorial Basic School Benefits From Diaspora Day Of Service

Students at the Dudley Grant Memorial (DGM) Trust Basic School in Catherine Hall, St. James, will now enjoy an enhanced learning environment following a beautification project carried out in collaboration with the JN Foundation and members of the Jamaican Diaspora. The project involved painting retouches to playgrounds and school walls, mural designs, garden restoration, equipment replacement, and debris removal –...