Two major efforts are currently under way to reform school boards across Jamaica. Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes, outlined these during ETOC’s Press Conference at Jamaica House on Wednesday (July 23). Noting that governance is critical to the proper functioning of any education system, Dr. Stokes emphasised that improving the cadre of individuals seeking...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says Jamaica is committed to equitable and sustainable governance of the world's deep-sea resources. “As a small island developing state with a marine space that is 24 times the size of its landmass and which is heavily dependent on the ocean and its resources for food security...

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is ramping up support for customers as the country transitions to the new electronic Motor Vehicle Registration and Fitness System, which officially came into effect on July 21, 2025. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on July 18, TAJ’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Meris Haughton, assured that mechanisms are already in place to help customers navigate...

An additional 88 farmers in southern St. Elizabeth have received titles to property that they occupy. The beneficiaries are from Newell, Newcombe Valley, Bellevue, Watchwell, Claremont, Pedro Plains, Burnt Savannah, among other communities. The documents, which were handed over by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, at Newell High School in the parish on Tuesday (July 22),...

With the fourth phase of the ban on specific types of single-use plastic products now in effect, manufacturers, distributors and importers are being urged to offer more environmentally friendly alternatives to consumers. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ in Kingston on Wednesday (July 23), Chief Technical Director (CTD), Development Planning, Environment Policy and Management, Ministry of Economic...

The top 10 finalists in the 2025 Jamaica Festival Song Competition will vie for the coveted title during the final results show on Saturday, July 26, at Emancipation Park in Kingston, beginning 8:30 p.m., where more than $3 million in cash and prizes will be awarded to the winner. The competition, organised by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is reiterating his call for Jamaicans to utilise health centres when seeking care within the public health system. “Primary healthcare is the bedrock of community health. It’s not only about prevention but also offering curative services at the community level,” the Minister said. In an interview with JIS News, Dr....