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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).

$1B Allocated to Strengthen Infrastructure Maintenance

A sum of $1 billion has been allocated to the Health Infrastructure Maintenance Fund as the Ministry of Health and Wellness prioritises preventive maintenance of healthcare infrastructure and equipment. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the announcement during...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, standing), participates in the signing ceremony for the Land Administration Capacity Enhancement Project (LACEP) at Jamaica House on Tuesday (May 12). He is joined by (from left), President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Korea Land and Geospatial Informatix Corporation, Myeongso Eo; Charge d'affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jamaica, Joongkeun Oh; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague; and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Displaying the signed documents (seated L-R) are Country Director of the Dominican Republic Office of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Sook Jin Byun; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Arlene Williams; and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NLA and Commissioner of Lands, Cheriese Walcott.

Gov’t Partners with KOICA to Transform Jamaica’s Land Administration

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings.

Ministry of Labour and Social Security Partners with ITEL to Host Job Fair

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

KSAMC Allocates $10 Million to Improve Access for Persons with Disabilities

The 96 young men and women who graduated from the induction training programme of the Jamaica Fire Brigade on May 9 at Iona High School in St. Mary.

96 Young Jamaicans Certified As Firefighters After Completing Training

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 JIS Think TankWater

Over 98 Per Cent of NWC Customers Reconnected Post-Melissa

The National Water Commission (NWC) has now restored service to more than 98 per cent of customers who were without water supply, following disruptions caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Acting President of the NWC, Kevin Kerr informed a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (May 12), that this restoration comes amid significant damage sustained to the...

Dental Surgeon at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr. Shanelle Dempster-Peart, addresses the recent official opening of the retrofitted and upgraded dental unit at the Bellefield Health Centre, in Manchester.

2 weeks ago Health & Wellness

Persons Urged to Adopt Proper Oral Hygiene Practices

Dental Surgeon at the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Dr. Shanelle Dempster-Peart, has urged persons to adopt proper oral hygiene practices to reduce tooth decay and gum disease. She made the call during the recent official opening of the retrofitted and upgraded dental unit at the Bellefield Health Centre in Manchester. Dr. Dempster-Peart explained that dental decay remains the most...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (second right), examines a seashell being shown by Outreach Officer at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory in St. Ann, Jason Grant, during the North East St. Ann Health and Job Skills Fair, held at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay on May 8. Looking on is Jamaica 4-H Clubs St. Ann Parish Manager, Tedroy Gordon (right).

2 weeks ago Water

Improved Water Supply Coming to St. Ann Communities

Several communities in St. Ann are expected to benefit from improved water supply as the Government advances infrastructure projects aimed at reducing service disruptions. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, provided the update during the North East St. Ann Health and Job Skills Fair, held at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay on May 8. He...

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (second right), with (from left) Regional Manager for Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Europe Office, Laurence Jones; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Oil & Gas, Brian Larkin; Irish Investment Banker, Lorcan O’Murchu, and Jamaica’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Ireland and High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Alexander Williams, ahead of a business reception at the Iveagh Garden Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday, May 11.

2 weeks ago Investment

Country’s Attractiveness As Strategic Hub for Investments Highlighted At Event In Ireland

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC), Hon. Delano Seiveright, has highlighted Jamaica’s increasing attractiveness as a strategic hub for investments, logistics and business, while addressing a high-level business reception in Dublin, Ireland. Bringing together key stakeholders, including, Irish business leaders, members of a Jamaican delegation and the Jamaican diaspora, the reception formed part of the...

Regional Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Latin America and the Caribbean, Michelle Muschett, addresses the launch of the Regional Report on Democracy and Development 2026, in Uruguay on Monday (May 11).

2 weeks ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Ranked As Top Country for Electoral Democracy In the Caribbean

Jamaica continues to rank as the top country in the Caribbean for electoral democracy, maintaining a 0.8 score on the 2025 Electoral Democracy Index. The Index is calculated based on the indicators of freedom of association, clean elections, freedom of expression, elected authorities, and suffrage. It is one of several dimensions explored in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional...

Attorney-at-Law and Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans Roberts.

2 weeks ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

Insolvency Act Safeguards IP

As the commercial value of sports brands and athlete endorsements continues to expand, Jamaica’s insolvency framework plays a critical role in safeguarding intellectual property (IP), especially when financial distress arises. Attorney-at-Law and Supervisor of Insolvency, Fayola Evans Roberts, told JIS News that modern sport now extends far beyond competition, with team identities, athlete images, merchandising arrangements and sponsorship deals representing...

Executive Director, Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Nickeisha Walsh.

2 weeks ago EducationFinance & Public Service

SLB Urges Borrowers to Embrace Debt Reset for Enhanced Credit Standing

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is encouraging borrowers to take advantage of its Debt Reset Programme, noting that participation can significantly improve their credit standing and enhance their ability to access loans from other financial institutions. Credit bureaus collect information from lenders and other relevant sources on a borrower’s credit history, which is then used to assess creditworthiness. Borrowers with...