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President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, delivers remarks during the launch of the 2026 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)/Sagicor National Athletics Championships on Tuesday (May 12) at the WBC Ben Hawthorne Conference Room in Kingston.

JTA Explores Critical Illness Insurance Plan

President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, says the organisation is exploring a critical illness insurance plan, in partnership with the Sagicor Group, to provide additional support for members. Speaking with JIS News during the launch of the...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12). Looking on is State Minister, Hon. Crystal Lee.

Major Health Facilities to Open In 2026/27

A promotional flyer for a poison prevention webinar binge jointly hosted by the Westmoreland Health Department and the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN) on May 27.

Westmoreland Health Department and CARPIN Partner to Tackle Child Poisoning

Government to Launch Pilot Initiative to Tackle Period Poverty

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright, converses with (from left) Jamaica Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) Executive Director, Lilyclaire Bellamy; Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) Chair, Debby-Ann Brown Salmon; and JIPO Deputy Director and Legal Counsel Shantal English Richards. The occasion was JIPO's Intellectual Property and Sports Symposium and Showcase, held recently at the University of Technology, Jamaica, in St. Andrew.

JADCO Champions Intellectual Property for Jamaica’s Sporting Future

Acting President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Kevin Kerr, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Tuesday, May 12.

2 weeks ago Water

NWC Upgrading Key Infrastructure

The National Water Commission (NWC) is advancing upgrades and targeted assessments of major water and sewerage infrastructure, with an investment plan that is focused on improving resilience, treatment capacity, and continuity of service. Acting President of the NWC, Kevin Kerr, informed a JIS Think Tank on May 12, that several projects are under way in and around the Corporate Area...

The Elite Squad of Intake 27 of the Jamaica Fire Brigade lead a drill display during their graduation ceremony on May 9, at Iona High School in St. Mary.

2 weeks ago Local Government

Minister Mckenzie Urges Citizens’ Discipline to Safeguard Firefighters

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging citizens to help reduce risks faced by members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) by practising greater self-control and discipline. Speaking during the graduation ceremony for 96 members of Intake 27 on May 9 at Iona High School in St. Mary, Minister McKenzie emphasised that individuals can ensure...

2 weeks ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2026/27

Pilot Programme to Integrate Unpaid Caregivers Into Formal Care System

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced the commencement of a pilot programme this year that will integrate unpaid caregivers into the formal care system for the elderly and persons with disabilities. It is part of a major initiative to train individuals who care for these vulnerable persons in homes and communities across the island. A...

2 weeks ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2026/27

Health Ministry Establishes International Recruitment Unit

An international recruitment unit has been established to manage the cross-border arrangements to fill vacancies in the health sector and boost human resources. Making the announcement during his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 12, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, informed that establishment of the unit has been...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).

2 weeks ago Local Government

KSAMC Encourages Compliance with Signage Regulations

Enforcement activities continue under the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) signage regularisation initiative, to encourage compliance in the business community. In his address at Tuesday’s (May 12) Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) meeting in downtown Kingston, Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, said the initiative, which commenced as a public education drive, is now an ongoing...

Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Mark Malabver (left), converses with 2024 World Under-20 sprint relay gold medallist, Shanoya Douglas, and Chief Revenue Officer at Sagicor Life Jamaica and Director of the Sagicor Foundation, Mark Chisholm, during Tuesday

2 weeks ago SportYouth

2026 JTA/Sagicor Athletics Championships Launched

The 41st staging of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)/Sagicor National Athletics Championships was officially launched on Tuesday (May 12), ahead of the June 26 to 27 event at the National Stadium. Organised by the JTA in partnership with the Sagicor Foundation, the championships will be held under the theme ‘It All Starts Here’. Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Skills,...

2 weeks ago Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2026/27

Health Ministry Moves to Support Thousands Experiencing Menopause, Andropause

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is developing a national menopause and andropause policy to address the impacts of the age-related changes, which affect approximately 400,000 Jamaicans. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that the draft is nearly complete, following stakeholder consultations, and is expected to be submitted to Cabinet this month before being sent...