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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on October 28.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on October 28.

Government Establishes Website to Mobilise Support After Hurricane Melissa Passes

The Government has launched a website to mobilise support, channel relief and coordinate recovery efforts in the aftermath of Category Five Hurricane Melissa. The Support Jamaica website, which is an online platform, can be accessed at supportjamaica.gov.jm and is developed by...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addressing a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management in Kingston on October 28. At right is Sign Language and Spoken English Interpreter, Antoinette Aiken.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addressing a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management in Kingston on October 28. At right is Sign Language and Spoken English Interpreter, Antoinette Aiken.

6,000 Persons In 382 Shelters
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.

Citizens Urged To Remain Indoors During Hurricane Melissa’s Passage
Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking during this morning’s (October 28) press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.
Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking during this morning’s (October 28) press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

240,000 JPS Customers Without Electricity; No Plan To Shut Down Grid
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre) is flanked by citizens honoured during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (Oct. 20).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre) is flanked by citizens honoured during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (Oct. 20).

Jamaicans Urged to Renew Commitment to Nation Building

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,  Hon. Olivia Grange and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, stand next to framed artwork of Nanny of the Maroons, during Monday
Culture

Photo: Floral Tribute at National Heroes Park

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,  Hon. Olivia Grange and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, stand next to framed artwork of Nanny of the Maroons, during Monday's (Oct. 20) Salute to the Heroes ceremony held at National Heroes Park in Kingston.
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses congregants during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
Culture

Jamaica’s Spirit Defined By Courage, Creativity and Resilience – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Jamaica’s enduring story of courage, creativity and resilience continues to define the spirit of the nation. Speaking during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth on Sunday (October 19), Ms. Grange said the National Heritage Week...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the congregation during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
Culture

Minister Grange Calls For National Unity During Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service

Jamaicans are being encouraged to maintain national unity and reject divisions along political lines. This urging comes from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, who was addressing the congregation during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth. Ms. Grange...
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Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar and Chairman of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, Councillor Danree Delancy, delivers remarks during the Entertainment Venues of Negril Press Conference held recently at Wavz Beach Club.
Culture

Westmoreland Municipal Corporation Pledges Full Support For Negril’s Cultural Revival

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, has pledged the full support of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation to help strengthen Negril’s entertainment sector. Speaking during the recent Entertainment Venues of Negril Press Conference, held at Wavz Beach Club in Westmoreland, Councillor Delancy, who also chairs the Municipal Corporation, described the initiative as “a very bold and positive move.” He assured stakeholders...
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Bellefield High School student, Shanakay Bellanfantie, delivers a vibrant cultural performance during the central parishes leg of the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2025 Heritage School Tour. The event, held on Wednesday, October 15 — also observed as National Heritage Day — included visits to McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla, all located in Manchester. The annual initiative culminates in the 2025 Heritage Competition, which invites students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels to interpret the theme – ‘Honouring Our People, Protecting the Future’ - through essays, posters, and photographs.
Culture

JIS 2025 Heritage School Tour Central Parishes Leg

Bellefield High School student, Shanakay Bellanfantie, delivers a vibrant cultural performance during the central parishes leg of the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2025 Heritage School Tour. The event, held on Wednesday, October 15 — also observed as National Heritage Day — included visits to McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla, all located in Manchester. The...
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Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan, engages students of Bellefield High School in Manchester on Wednesday, October 15, during the central parishes leg of the Agency’s 2025 Heritage School Tour. The tour also included visits to Manchester-based institutions - McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and El Instituto de Mandevilla. The annual initiative culminates with the 2025 Heritage Competition, inviting students at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels to interpret the theme – ‘Honouring Our People, Protecting the Future’ – through essays, posters, and photographs
CultureEducationInformation

JIS Heritage Tour Highlights Schools as Pillars of Cultural Preservation

Educational institutions remain a powerful bedrock for preserving Jamaica’s rich culture and heritage. This vital role was recently underscored as the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) concluded the central parishes leg of its 2025 Heritage School Tour. The final stop, on Wednesday, October 15, featured school visits across Manchester. Students from Bellefield High School, McIntosh Memorial Primary School, deCarteret College, and...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, engage members of the homeless population in discussion during a stakeholder meeting held on Wednesday (October 15) at the Marie Atkins Night Shelter in downtown Kingston. The session, which included representatives from the Kingston and St Andrew Poor Relief Department, addressed service-related concerns and fostered open dialogue.
Community

Photo: Minister McKenzie Hosts Dialogue With Homeless Community And Poor Relief Team

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, engage members of the homeless population in discussion during a stakeholder meeting held on Wednesday (October 15) at the Marie Atkins Night Shelter in downtown Kingston. The session, which included representatives from the Kingston and St Andrew Poor Relief Department, addressed service-related...
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