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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third left), and National Housing Trust (NHT) Chairman, Linval Freeman (third right), break ground for the Rozelle Estate development in St. Thomas on May 8. Also participating are (from left) Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Director of New Rozelle Properties Limited, Diandra Bramwell; NHT Managing Director, Martin Miller; and New Rozelle Properties Limited Chairman, John Sinclair.

Prime Minister Encourages Developers to Utilise NHT’ Guaranteed Purchase Programme

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging developers in St. Thomas to take advantage of the National Housing Trust (NHT) Guaranteed Purchase Programme (GPP), designed to boost housing delivery through public private partnerships. He made the call...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, delivers the keynote address during the Elaine Bryan Foundation Inspirational Luncheon, held at the Buckhead Club in Atlanta on May 3.

Ambassador Anderson Urges Diaspora to Deepen Their Impact on Jamaica Through Strategic Investment

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaking on the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) Bill in the Senate on May 8.

NaRRA Law Contains Strong Oversight and Accountability Mechanisms – Senator

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright.

State Minister Leads High-Level Trade and Investment Mission to UK and Ireland

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), greets Pastor Glen Samuels upon his arrival at the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists service of inauguration for the newly elected administration, held at Northern Caribbean University on Saturday (May 9), in Mandeville, Manchester.

Work of the Seventh-Day Adventists Church In Jamaica Lauded

Late former Senator and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Leslie Campbell.

3 weeks ago Tribute

Members of Senate Pay Tribute to Leslie Campbell

Members of the Senate paid tribute to late former Senator and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine North Eastern, Leslie Campbell, during the sitting of the Upper House on Friday (May 8). Mr. Campbell died on May 3, 2026, after a period of illness. In his tribute, President, Tom Tavares-Finson, said Mr. Campbell served Jamaica with distinction and was the...

Stakeholders participate in the Tourism Enhancement Fund

3 weeks ago Tourism

Tourism Minister Outlines Transformative Direction for Sector

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, says the Government will be pursuing a bold ‘Tourism 3.0’ agenda aimed at increasing local ownership, strengthening supply chains, and ensuring more Jamaicans benefit directly from the sector’s earnings. The Minister said the new direction will centre around positioning tourism as a driver of economic security and transformation, while deepening linkages between the industry...

Residents participate in a football match during the recent Green Island Police Station Peace Fun Day, held at the Haughton playfield in Hanover.

3 weeks ago National Security and Peace

Community Engagement Drives Crime Reduction In Green Island, Hanover

Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Territorial Officer for Hanover, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nadine Murray-Brown, says targeted community engagement initiatives are helping to reduce crime in Green Island as residents and law enforcement collaborate to sustain peace. Speaking with JIS News during the recent Green Island Police Station Peace Fun Day at the Haughton playfield, DSP Murray-Brown noted that while...

Recipients under the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Aviation Scholarships Programme show off plaques presented at the awards ceremony held on Thursday (May 7) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. They are joined by (from second left, front row) Deputy Director General, Regulatory Affairs, JCAA, Rohan Campbell; AAJ President, Audley Deidrick; President, Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Andrew Spencer; and Chairman, AAJ, Douglas Lindo.

3 weeks ago Education

AAJ Awards $30 Million In Scholarships

Fifteen students pursuing aviation studies have received scholarships totalling $30 million for the 2026/27 academic year, under the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Aviation Scholarships Programme. President of the AAJ, Audley Deidrick, made the presentations during an awards ceremony on Thursday (May 7) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The students are Kalila Martin, Kevon Miller, Jamaari...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

3 weeks ago Health & Wellness

Over 40 Cuban Doctors Remain In Jamaica Under New Contracts

More than 40 Cuban healthcare workers, formerly part of the bilateral arrangement between Jamaica and Cuba, have chosen to remain on the island and are now serving under individual contracts, according to Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. Speaking with journalists at the Ministry in New Kingston recently, Dr. Tufton indicated that, prior to the recall...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

3 weeks ago Uncategorized

Gov’t Reaffirms Support for Petersfield High’s Post-Hurricane Recovery

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to advancing the recovery and transformation of Petersfield High School in Westmoreland, following devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking with JIS News during a visit to the institution on Tuesday (May 5), Dr. Morris Dixon commended the resilience and leadership of...

Poultry farmers from Manchester participate in a training workshop organised by the Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP) at the Porus Community Centre on Tuesday (May 5).

3 weeks ago AgricultureCommunity

Manchester Poultry Farmers Receive Assistance Under Bauxite Community Development Programme

Scores of small poultry farmers from communities in Porus, Manchester, have received crucial support to boost production and earnings. They benefited from training under the Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP), managed by the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), which aims to boost sustainable agriculture in mining communities. The workshop, held at the Porus Community Centre on May 5, targeted farmers from...