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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Owner of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 cricket franchise, Jamaica Kingsmen, Fawad Sarwar (second left), unveil the name and logo of the new franchise during a press conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (March 31). Sharing the moment are Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (right), and CPL Chief Executive Officer, Pete Russell.

Sport Minister Underscores Importance of CPL Franchise Return to Jamaica

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has emphasised the significance of Jamaica’s return to the Caribbean Premier League T20 cricket competition, noting that the tournament plays a vital role in revitalising regional interest in the sport....

Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen

Jamaicans Urged to Find Time to Look After Their Health

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), at the University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) 2025/26 Western Campus Annual Business Seminar, held at the SeaGarden Beach Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on April 1. With the Minister (from left) are Associate Head of School of Business Administration at UTech, Western Campus, Petula Senior; Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford; UTech Western Campus’ Acting Dean of the College of Business & Management (COBAM), Olubusola Akinladejo; UTech Western Campus Administrator, Janet McLean, and students.

Government Expands Access to Tertiary Education

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), greets the youngest farm worker for the April 2026 season, Reneil Chambers, who will be participating in the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) for the first time. The occasion was the launch of the Government of Jamaica’s SAWP (GOJ/SAWP) Scholarship, held on Tuesday (March 31) at the Ministry’s Overseas Employment Centre, East Street, downtown Kingston. Sixty scholarships will be awarded at the start of the 2026 academic year, in recognition of the SAWP’s 60th anniversary. Sharing the moment (from left) are Canada’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mark Berman, and State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams.

Gov’t Launches SAWP Scholarship to Mark Programme’s 60th Anniversary

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), is greeted by Governor, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Richard Byles (left), on arrival at the Bank's Nethersole Place headquarters, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (March 31), for the launch of the Jamaica Stock Exchange's electronic trading platform for Government of Jamaica (GOJ) Bonds. Sharing the moment is Group Chief Executive Officer, JSE, Livingstone Morris.

JSE Launches Platform for Electronic Trading of GOJ Bonds

Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair, addresses Tuesday’s (March 31) quarterly press briefing held at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

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CPI Falls 0.9 Per Cent In February 2026

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February 2026 fell by 0.9 per cent compared with January 2026. The CPI tracks changes in the general price level of consumer goods and services purchased by private households. The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that the main driver of the monthly inflation rate in February 2026 was the category ‘Food and Non-Alcoholic...

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Students Urged to Participate In BSJ Food Safety Essay and Poster Competition

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is encouraging students to participate in the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Food Safety Essay and Poster Competition. It is in observance of World Food Safety Day on June 7. The annual competition, now in its third year, forms part of the BSJ’s public education drive to promote safe food-handling practices and...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, shares a light moment with attendees during the Paradisiac Sip & See Wealth Summit in Richmond, St. Ann, on March 29.

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St. Ann One of the Fastest Growing Investment Hubs – State Minister

St. Ann is rapidly positioning itself as one of Jamaica’s fastest growing investment hubs, with increased activity across housing, infrastructure, commerce and large-scale private-sector developments, says State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright. Speaking at the Paradisiac Sip & See Wealth Summit, held at Paradisiac Beach Club in the parish on March 28, Mr....

Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Director General, Leesha Delatie-Budair (left), converses with fellow STATIN executives, during Tuesday’s (March 31) quarterly press briefing held at Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Sharing the conversation (from second left) are Director of the Economic Accounting Division, Chandar Henry; Acting Director of Administrative Statistics, Siomara McDonald; and Acting Deputy Director General and Director, Surveys Division, Dr. Natalee Simpson.

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Unemployment Rate Dips to 3.6 Per Cent in January 2026

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has reported that the country’s unemployment rate stood at 3.6 per cent in January 2026, down slightly from 3.7 per cent recorded in January 2025. According to STATIN, the total number of unemployed persons declined to 51,500, compared with 54,500 in January 2025. However, in the parishes most affected by Hurricane Melissa, unemployment rose...

Sergeant Andrew Williams of the Community Safety and Security Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) speaks to JIS News during a Youth Opportunities Exposition at the Paul Bogle Vocational Training Institute in St. Thomas on Thursday (March 26).

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‘Reset The Vibe’– Dr. Henry

Director General, Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry, has called for a national “reset” to restore trust and strengthen community energy and participation as the country works to achieve the goals under the Vision 2030 National Development Plan. Addressing the Kingston and St. Andrew Governance Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (March 25),...

Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Michael Pryce, speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Gov’t Integrating Climate-Smart Practices Into Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, has made significant strides in integrating climate-smart technologies and sustainable practices to tackle climate change and enhance food security. Speaking recently at a JIS Think Tank, Senior Strategist, Consultant and Advisor to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Michael Pryce, cited interventions like water harvesting and water storage to deal with infrequent rainfall....

Community Relations Education Officer for Region Two in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Tanya Sinclair.

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Students Encouraged to Embrace Artificial Intelligence and Other Technological Solutions

Students are being encouraged to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and other technological advancements rather than fear them. Community Relations Education Officer for Region Two in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Tanya Sinclair, affirmed: “Technology or ICT (information and communications technology) will not replace great people, but technology in the hands of great people can be transformational.” She...