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Team Lead for the Ministry of Health and Wellness' Mobile Mental Health Service, Dr. Judith Leiba-Thomas, addresses students of Spot Valley High School in St. James during the Ministry’s Wellness Day: Child Conversation event at the institution on May 15.

Children Encouraged to Speak About Their Mental Health

Children are being encouraged to build emotional resilience and speak about their mental health, as the Ministry of Health and Wellness expands its effort to provide psychosocial support in schools across the island. This call was made by Team Lead...

Principal Director for Enabling Environment in Health and Client Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey (centre), and Parish Manager for Portland Health Services, Joan McPherson (fourth right), lead the ribbon-cutting exercise to mark the launch of the Ministry's Wait Experience Programme pilot at the Buff Bay District Health Centre on May 14.

Client-Friendly Wait Experience Pilot Launched At Buff Bay Health Centre

Students of Bath Primary School in St. Thomas participate in hands-on activities during the Eastern Sons Boy Power Summit, held on May 14 at the institution.

Eastern Sons Summit Shapes Boys for Future Leadership

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, stands beside a portrait of late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer, as she delivers remarks during a floral tribute at National Heroes Park in Kingston, commemorating the 103rd anniversary of his birth.

PHOTOS: Floral Tribute to The Most Hon. Hugh Lawson Shearer

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (left), and Director General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang, sign the Letter of Intent to cooperate on the proposed establishment of an Intellectual Property Training Institution (IPTI) in Jamaica. The signing ceremony was held on Monday (May 18) at the Ministry’s St. Lucia offices in Kingston.

JIPO and WIPO Sign Letter of Intent to Establish IPTI In Jamaica

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the National Workers’ Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Service, held at St. John

1 week ago CultureLabour Day 2026

Minister Grange Urges National Support for Labour Day

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, is calling for national support for Labour Day 2026, with a focus on restoring sports, early-childhood, and community facilities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. She emphasises that the national effort will require volunteerism, unity, and a shared commitment to rebuilding stronger, more resilient community spaces, especially with the hurricane season approaching....

Senior Superintendent of Police and Director of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, Stephanie Lindsay, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on Monday, May 18.

1 week ago Labour

Workers Hailed for Their Contribution to National Development

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has lauded Jamaican workers for their continued contribution to national development as the country observes Workers’ Week from May 17 to 25. He said workers across all sectors remain central to Jamaica’s progress, noting that their daily service continues to impact lives and strengthen communities. “Heartfelt thanks to our Jamaican...

1 week ago National Security and Peace

JCF Encourages Persons to Support LETR for Special Olympics

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is encouraging persons to support their Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics. The LETR is the number-one grassroots fundraiser and public awareness for Special Olympics globally and locally, which caters to athletes who are intellectually challenged by giving them an opportunity to participate in several sporting disciplines. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service...

Dentists provide free dental care to a resident of Gayle at the Gayle Civic Centre in St. Mary on May 13. Services were offered through the Great Shape! Inc. Sealant Dental Programme and made possible by the Sandals Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

1 week ago Health & Wellness

Residents of Gayle In St. Mary Receive Free Dental Care

Approximately 500 students and residents of the Gayle community in St. Mary received free dental care through the Great Shape! Inc. Sealant Dental Programme, made possible by the Sandals Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The initiative, held from May 11 to 15 at the Gayle Civic Centre, was delivered by a volunteer dental team of...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Western, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses congregants during Sunday

1 week ago Labour Day 2026

Jamaicans Urged to Reclaim the Spirit of Volunteerism for Labour Day 2026

As Jamaica observes Workers’ Week 2026 and prepares for Labour Day activities across the island, citizens are being urged to reclaim the spirit of volunteerism and community action. This call was made during the Workers’ Week and Labour Day Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (May 17) at The Bible Way Apostolic Church in Brompton, St. Elizabeth. Government representatives, cultural officials,...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre), and Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Tang (second right), exchange a signed letter of intent for training on intellectual property (IP) during a ceremony at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Monday (May 18). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Executive Director at the Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO), Lilyclaire Bellamy; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Cheryl Spencer; and Senior Director of the Department for Development Cooperation at WIPO, Beatriz Amorim-Borher.

1 week ago Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Ministry Signs Letter of Intent with WIPO for IP Training

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has signed a Letter of Intent with the United Nations (UN) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to establish a structured training and skills-building programme on intellectual property (IP) for diplomats and government officials. It was signed by Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, and Director General of WIPO, Daren Tang,...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, speaks in the Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13).

2 weeks ago AgricultureSectoral Debate 2026/27

Sixty Farm Roads to be Rehabilitated This Year

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is targeting 60 farm roads across the country’s major production zones for completion this year, under the Farm Road Rehabilitation Programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the announcement during his 2026/2027 Sectoral Debate Presentation in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 13). Among the priority projects are six roads in East...