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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.
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.

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,...
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.
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.

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

JIS 2025 Heritage School Tour Central Parishes Leg
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
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

JIS Heritage Tour Highlights Schools as Pillars of Cultural Preservation
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.
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.

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

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Director and Curator of the Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM), Herbie Miller.
CultureYouth

JaMM Prioritising Youth Engagement To Strengthen Museum Culture In Jamaica

The Jamaica Music Museum (JaMM), a division of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), is prioritising youth engagement as a strategic approach to cultivating a vibrant museum-going culture among young Jamaicans. Director and Curator of JaMM, Herbie Miller, told JIS News that the museum is exploring innovative ways to transform how young people engage with and appreciate Jamaica’s rich musical heritage....
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Retiring healthcare professionals under the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) who were honoured during a retirement ceremony at the MEET Conference Centre on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 25.
Health & Wellness

WRHA Honours 33 Retiring Healthcare Professionals In Montego Bay

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) on Thursday, September 25, honoured the distinguished service of 33 retiring healthcare professionals during a heartfelt Retirement Ceremony held at the MEET Conference Centre on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay, St. James. Held under the theme: ‘A Legacy of Excellence – Honouring our Champions of Service’, the ceremony paid tribute to the many...
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Director of Policy Research in the Planning Institute of Jamaica’s (PIOJ) Social Policy Planning and Research Division, Suzette Johnson, discusses the forthcoming poverty maps to be generated using data from the 2025 Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC).
Finance & Public ServiceHousing

PIOJ to Generate Poverty Maps Using 2025 Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions Data

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) has announced that data from the 2025 Jamaica Survey of Living Conditions (JSLC) will be used to generate poverty maps. These are intended to provide deeper insights into living standards and socioeconomic vulnerabilities across communities. Director of Policy Research in the PIOJ’s Social Policy Planning and Research Division, Suzette Johnson, told JIS News that...
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A montage of entries from the 2025 Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Visual Arts Competition.
Culture

JCDC Visual Arts Competition Awards Ceremony and Exhibition Set for October 2

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) will host its 2025 Visual Arts Competition Awards Ceremony and the opening of the Gold Medal Winners Exhibition on Thursday, October 2. The awards ceremony will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the Confucius Institute, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. Immediately following the ceremony, the exhibition will open at 1:15 p.m. at the...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (second right), shares a photo opportunity with (from left) Senior Brand Manager, Massy Distribution, Gabrielle Curling; Programme Development Officer, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kamelia Bryan; and Executive Director, Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen. The group formed heart shapes with their hands during a lighting ceremony at Independence Park, National Stadium, Kingston, on Thursday, September 25, which illuminated the Usain Bolt statue and marked the start of Jamaica’s observance of World Heart Week 2025.
Health & WellnessSport

Usain Bolt Statue Illuminated To Mark Launch Of World Heart Week 2025 In Jamaica

The Usain Bolt statue at the National Stadium was illuminated on Thursday, September 25, to mark the start of Jamaica’s observance of World Heart Week 2025. The observance, culminating on World Heart Day—Monday, September 29—seeks to promote cardiovascular health awareness and encourage Jamaicans to adopt heart-friendly lifestyles. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, who attended the...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., engages in discussion with (from left) Managing Director, National Training and Programmes Division, HEART NSTA/Trust, Dr. Cheryl McLaughlin; Regional Director for HEART’s Region One, Dr. Sasha Shim-Hue; Executive Director, Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, Professor the Most Hon. Denise Eldemire-Shearer; and Executive Director, National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC), Cassandra Morrison. The occasion was the NCSC–HEART/NSTA Trust Digital Literacy Programme graduation ceremony at the Stony Hill HEART Academy in St. Andrew on Friday (September 26). The event formed part of the activities commemorating Senior Citizens Month 2025, being observed throughout September under the national theme: ‘Respect, Protect, Empower, Connect’.
Education

59 Seniors Complete NCSC-HEART/NSTA Trust Digital Literacy Programme

A total of 59 seniors have graduated from the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC)–HEART/NSTA Trust Digital Literacy Programme. The programme, which equips seniors with the skills to confidently use smartphones, tablets and computers, forms part of the Government’s ongoing initiative to bridge the digital divide and promote inclusive access for all Jamaican seniors. The graduation ceremony was held on...
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A local artisan proudly displays her products during the 2024 staging of the Tourism Product Development Company’s (TPDCo) ‘Craft with a Difference’ showcase at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay.
Tourism

Applications Now Open For TPDCO’s ‘craft With A Difference’ Showcase

Artisans interested in showcasing and selling their products at the Tourism Product Development Company’s (TPDCo) upcoming ‘Craft with a Difference’ event are encouraged to register by October 24. The 2025 staging takes place on November 22 at Turtle River Park, Ocho Rios, St. Ann. To register, please email craftextravaganza@tpdco.org. TPDCo Product Quality Manager in Ocho Rios, Kameel Bryan-Russell, told JIS...
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