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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (centre), discusses Jamaica’s overseas employment programmes with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Colette Roberts Risden (second left), who has oversight responsibility for overseas employment programmes in the United States and Canada, during a meeting at the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C. Also participating are Liaison Officers in the Ministry, Sheldon Brown, and Karlene Brown (right), and Minister Counsellor for Trade and Economic Affairs at the Embassy, Aliecia Taylor.

Gov’t of Jamaica Pursuing Expansion of Overseas Employment Programmes In The United States

The Government of Jamaica is pressing ahead with efforts to expand the H-2A and H-2B United States (U.S.) work visa programmes. Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, met with Permanent Secretary in the...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), interacts with (from left) Dr. Paul Garraway; Acting Deputy Director of Nursing Services, Opal Nembhard Ferron; and Chief Executive Officer of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover, Princess Wedderburn, during a tour of the hospital on Saturday (January 24).

Cornwall Regional Hospital to Receive Boost in Bed Capacity

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) enjoys a lively conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, following his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston today (January 24).

PHOTOS: Senator Johnson Smith Welcomes Ghanaian Counterpart to Jamaica

Chief Executive Officer of the Falmouth Public General in Trelawny, Carlington McLennon (second row, right) joins staff of the hospital alongside representatives from Excellence Oyster Bay, as they present a cheque to We Care FPGH’s Winsome Harper (front row, fourth right) during a handover ceremony held on Friday (January 23).

Falmouth Public General Hospital Receives US$21,000 To Help with Restoration Efforts

Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford shares emergency response and fire prevention data during an interview with JIS News at his offices located on Hagley Park Road in Kingston.

JFB Reports Increase in Emergency Calls

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) shares a moment with 2026 Reggae Month Ambassador, Etana at the official launch for Reggae Month at the J. Wray and Nephew corporate office in New Kingston on January 21.

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‘I Love Jamaica’ Concerts Raise $200 Million

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport has raised an estimated $200 million from its ‘I Love Jamaica’ concert series, aimed at supporting the country’s recovery efforts, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. The concert series include events held in Jamaica and at venues overseas, supported by international artistes and the country’s reggae and dancehall music...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy delivers remarks at the National Tilapia Farmers’ Consultation held on Thursday (January 22) at the Caymanas Golf and Polo Resort in St. Catherine.

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NFA CEO Confident Jamaica Can Surpass Record Tilapia Production

Chief Executive Officer of the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, has expressed confidence that Jamaica’s tilapia industry can surpass its historical production peaks. While the sector reached a record high of approximately 7,000 metric tons in 2007, current output has declined to roughly 900 metric tons. Despite the decline, Dr. Bellamy maintains that the potential for a significant...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, provides a post-Hurricane Melissa update in a Ministerial Statement during Friday’s (January 23) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.

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Education Ministry Announces Full Resumption of Schools Post-Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has announced that all schools resumed full operations as of January 14, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, in a Ministerial Statement to the Senate on Friday (January 23), providing an update on post‑Hurricane Melissa recovery. “Within 90 days...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

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Justice Minister Calls on JPs to Play a More Active Role in Land Administration

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging Justices of the Peace (JPs) to play a strengthened role in land administration and titling as the Government advances recovery efforts, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The call was made during a virtual sensitisation session for JPs on Thursday (January 22). Minister Chuck underscored the importance of...

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, delivers the keynote address during the National Tilapia Farmers’ Consultation held on Thursday (January 22) at the Caymanas Golf and Polo Resort in St. Catherine.

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Agriculture Ministry Announces $20M Post-Hurricane Recovery Package to Revitalise Aquaculture Sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), has provided a recovery package valued more than $20 million to revitalise Jamaica’s aquaculture sector following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, disclosed that the initiative targets tilapia, ornamental, and oyster farmers, providing a...

The Tivoli Dance Troupe performs at the presentation ceremony for the 2025 Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts, held at the Little Theatre in Kingston.

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JCDC Extends Deadline for National Festival of the Performing Arts Entries to January 30

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has announced an extension of the entry deadline for the 2026 National Festival of the Performing Arts to Friday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m. The revised schedule also provides an additional two‑week window, up to February 13, for participants to upload their audition videos. The extension comes in response to the widespread devastation caused...

Information, Records and Communications Manager at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Odean Senior.

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WRA to Host Inaugural ‘Value of Water 2 Me’ Exhibition on January 30

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) will host its inaugural public education exhibition, titled: ‘Value of Water 2 Me: Embracing Jamaica’s Lifeblood’, on Friday, January 30. The exhibition, which aims to promote the protection, conservation and sustainable use of Jamaica’s water resources, will be held at the Police Officers’ Club playfield in Kingston, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Originally scheduled...