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Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP,) Jacqueline Dillon, gives remarks during the unit's Cross-Country Tour stop at the Cornwall Gardens playfield in Mt. Salem, St. James, on Saturday ( March 14).

Coordinated Actions Needed to Address Domestic Violence – JCF

To address domestic violence requires coordinated actions involving law enforcement, communities and organisations that provide support to victims, says Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Domestic Violence Intervention Unit, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Jacqueline Dillon. “What we need...

Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), Adam Stewart, speaks during the 2026 launch of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run, held at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, recently.

10TH Jill Stewart Mobay City Run Targets $10m for Education In Western Jamaica

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks (sixth right), and Founder of Intellibus, Ed Watal (eighth left), share lens with the top three teams in the Intellibus Artificial Intelligence (Al) Hackathon. The awards ceremony was held on Sunday (March 15) at the National Arena in Kingston, on Sunday (March 15).

Tech Talent on Display At AI Hackathon

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, shares a photo opportunity with the Under-17 Reggae Boyz as she welcomes home the team, at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, following their successful qualifying campaign in Costa Rica for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar this November.

Sport Ministry Support Powers Reggae Boyz Under-17 World Cup Qualification

Titchfield High School students place their pledge during a National Schools Environmental Clubs Student Workshop hosted by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), at the school in Port Antonio on March 6.

NEPA Inspiring Youth to Become Environmental Champions

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address during the symbolic cheque handover ceremony for the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) Roots Resilience Parametric Insurance Programme, held on Monday (March 9) at the GK General Insurance office in New Kingston.

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Farmers and Fishers to Gain Expanded Coverage Under GK Weather Protect Programme

Farmers and fishers insured under the GraceKennedy (GK) Weather Protection Programme are set to benefit from expanded support, following strategic adjustments to the framework of the insurance scheme. One major update is the transition of the parametric scheme to year-round coverage against hurricane winds, excess rainfall, and drought, eliminating the need for farmers to reapply each season. Additionally, payout thresholds...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second, left), engages in a discussion with Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle (left); Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Elizabeth Riley (second, right); and United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Jamaica, Dennis Zulu. The interaction took place during the opening ceremony of the regional after-action review (AAR) workshop on Hurricane Melissa at the S Hotel in Kingston on Tuesday (March 10).

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Regional Stakeholders Undertake Review of Response to Hurricane Melissa

Regional stakeholders have gathered in Jamaica to undertake a comprehensive review of the response to Hurricane Melissa to improve the Regional Response Mechanism (RRM) and reduce collective risk exposure. The three-day RRM After-Action Review (AAR) workshop was hosted by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) at the S Hotel...

Instructors lead a drone flying session with students at the Morant Bay Primary School on March 7 as part of the DC Mentorship Program

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Morant Bay Primary Students Take Flight At Aviation-Themed STEM Camp

Approximately 60 students at the Morant Bay Primary School were given a hands-on introduction to the world of aviation, during the 2026 staging of the DC Mentorship Program’s annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Camp. The Camp, held on the school grounds on Saturday (March 7), provided several immersive experiences such as a flight cabin simulation, lessons on drone...

Reggae Music Director, Tourism Entertainment Academy, Othneil “Taddy P” Campbell (second left), in conversation with members of the Reggae Band during one of their rehearsal sessions.

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Tourism Entertainment Academy Participants Gain Live Performance Experience

The first cohort of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Tourism Entertainment Academy (TEA) is now benefiting from the live performance stage of the programme. The cohort includes 18 participants across jazz, reggae and comedy. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Executive Director, TEF, Dr. Carey Wallace, said that participants are gaining practical experience and exposure that will prepare...

Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited Chair, Shirley Carby (fifth left), presents a copy of one of the textbooks donated by the company for primary schools affected by Hurricane Melissa to Principal of Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Carlene Williams-Heath. Other participants (from left) are Carlong Publishers’ Chief Executive Officer, Jason Carby, and Director, Carl Carby; Assistant Chief Education Officer, Media Services Unit, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Nadine Simms; National Education Trust (NET) Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; and students of Park Mountain Primary. The textbooks were officially presented during a formal handover ceremony on Thursday (March 12), at the Ministry’s Student Assessment Unit, Caenwood Centre, Kingston.

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Carlong Publishers Donates $15.6m In Textbooks to Hurricane-Affected Primary Schools

Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited has donated 6,500 textbooks, valued $15.6 million, to support primary schools affected by Hurricane Melissa. The donation was formally handed over on Thursday (March 12), during a ceremony at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s Student Assessment Unit, located at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston. The provision is in response to the damage and...

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill (second left), pauses for a photo opportunity with (from left) Resident Representative of the Organization of American States (OAS), Jeanelle van GlaanenWeygel; Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), Harold Davis; President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox; and Deputy Head of Cooperation at the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Belize, The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Cayman Islands, Koenraad Burie, following the launch of the JBDC Biz Wiz online learning platform at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel on March 5.

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OAS and EU Reaffirm Support for Jamaica’s MSMEs

The Organization of American States (OAS) and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Jamaica’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) through their partnership with the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) in developing an online learning platform. The platform, branded ‘Biz Wiz’, was officially launched on March 5 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. It...

Incorporated Master Builders Association (IMAJ) President, Richard Mullings, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

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IMAJ Endorses ODPEM’s Hurricane Strap Campaign

The Incorporated Master Builders Association of Jamaica (IMAJ) has formally endorsed the ‘Strap Up Jamaica’ hurricane strap campaign, spearheaded by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Under the theme ‘Build Jamaica’s Resilience, One Strap at a Time’, the initiative promotes safer roofing practices and encourages greater disaster preparedness among homeowners, builders, and contractors, with the goal of...