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

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,...
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
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's (May 12) launch of the JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships. The event was hosted at the JTA’s WBC Ben Hawthorne Conference Room in downtown Kingston.

2026 JTA/Sagicor Athletics Championships Launched
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.
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.

Health Ministry Moves to Support Thousands Experiencing Menopause, Andropause
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), in discussion with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Kedesha Campbell Rochester (centre), and Director General at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Bertrand Smith. The occasion was the opening ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s membership in the International Maritime Organization (IMO), held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (May 12). It was held under the theme‘Jamaica and the IMO: 50 Years Advancing Safe, Secure and Sustainable Shipping’.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), in discussion with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Kedesha Campbell Rochester (centre), and Director General at the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Bertrand Smith. The occasion was the opening ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of Jamaica’s membership in the International Maritime Organization (IMO), held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (May 12). It was held under the theme‘Jamaica and the IMO: 50 Years Advancing Safe, Secure and Sustainable Shipping’.

Jamaica Commemorates 50 Years of IMO Membership
Parish Manager for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in St. Mary, Kasif Smith, speaks at a recent meeting of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation.
Parish Manager for the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) in St. Mary, Kasif Smith, speaks at a recent meeting of the St. Mary Municipal Corporation.

St. Mary Farmers Urged to Get Registered and to Issue Receipts

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Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent Lloyd Darby, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.
JIS Think TankNational Security and Peace

Distracted Driving Still A Major Problem

Motorists are being urged to avoid distracted driving, warning that the practice continues to contribute to crashes and fatalities on the nation’s roads. Commanding Officer for the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (PSTEB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Senior Superintendent Lloyd Darby, made the plea at a recent JIS Think Tank. He said the use of cellular phones while...
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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).
Health & WellnessSectoral Debate 2026/27

$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 his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 12). Dr. Tufton stated that...
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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
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

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

The Government has signed an agreement with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for a groundbreaking project that will strengthen Jamaica’s land administration framework. The Land Administration Capacity Enhancement Project (LACEP), which will run from 2026 to 2031, is designed to build technical capacity and advance geospatial technologies at the National Land Agency (NLA). KOICA is providing a grant of...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses a recent meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC).
Local Government

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

Approximately $10 million from signage-related revenue has been allocated to the repair of sidewalks and related accessibility improvement for persons with disabilities. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, made the announcement at Tuesday’s (May 12) meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), at its downtown offices in Kingston. “I am pleased to announce that a portion of...
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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.
Local Government

96 Young Jamaicans Certified As Firefighters After Completing Training

Ninety-six young Jamaicans, including 85 males and 11 females, have successfully completed an intensive 13-week induction programme and are now the newest members of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB). The members of Intake #27 were honoured during their graduation ceremony, held at Iona High School in St. Mary on May 9. Beginning February 1, 2026, the recruits were introduced to...
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Acting President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Kevin Kerr, speaks at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank on Tuesday, May 12.
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...
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