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State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert.

JPs Encouraged to Uphold Vital Role As Front-Line Community Leaders

Justices of the Peace (JPs) have been encouraged to continue their vital role as front-line community leaders, serving as the first point of contact for citizens and helping to safeguard legal and social order across Jamaica. Speaking during a virtual...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter (third left), presents a vertical hydroponic tower to Vice Principal of Manchester High School, Hillary Morgan (fourth left), during a ceremony held at the school on January 22. Others pictured (from left) are Form Captain, Demarco-De Pryce; Chief Executive Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson; Head of the Natural Science Department at the school, Donna Reid; Form Captain, Liaje Waysome, and Agricultural Science Teacher, Suzanne Samuels-Dixon.

Boost for Agricultural Education In High Schools

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Parents Urged to Reinforce Handwashing, Water Safety for Children In Schools

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), is joined by inaugural Reggae Month Ambassador and Recording Artiste, Etana (centre),and Managing Director of J. Wray and Nephew Limited, Daniel Caron, at the official launch for Reggae Month 2026, at the J. Wray and Nephew corporate office in New Kingston, on January 21.

2026 Reggae Month Activities Launched

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness (left), conversing with Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, during the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) passing out parade and awards ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on January 21.

Gov’t Providing Budgetary Support for Deployment of Body-Worn Cameras

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness, inspects the new contingent of constables during the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) passing out parade and awards ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on January 21.

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PM Charges New Police Constables to Treat Citizens with Dignity, Respect

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables to treat citizens with dignity and respect as they carry out their duties in maintaining law and order and protecting lives and property. He noted that every Jamaican, rich or poor, powerful, or vulnerable, deserves to be treated with dignity. “As your Prime Minister,...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 21st Regional Investment & Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday, January 21.

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PM to Make Announcement on National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that in a few days, he will make an announcement regarding the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), which is being established to lead, coordinate, and fast-track the national rebuilding effort. He was speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 21st Regional Investment & Capital Markets Conference on Tuesday (January 20)...

Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, speaks at a recent JIS Think Tank.

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JFB Appeals to Parents to Discourage Children from Making Calls

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to parents and guardians to discourage children from making prank calls to emergency services. Public Education Officer at the JFB, Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, told a recent JIS Think Tank that incidents of prank calls to the Brigade from children tend to increase during the holiday season. “We want to remind parents, remind your...

State Minister in the Ministry of National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second left), presents the award for the top police station in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area Five for 2025 to Brown’s Hall Station Commander, Sergeant Natoya Mighty (second right), accompanied by Constable Kevaughnie Nelson. Looking on is Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) member,Vivette Miller. The award was among several presented during the PCOA’s annual Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition awards ceremony, held Thursday (December 18) at the National Police College in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine.

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Brown’s Hall Police Station Named JCF Area Five’s Top Performer In 2025 By PCOA

The Police Civilian Oversight Authority (PCOA) has named Brown’s Hall Police Station in St. Catherine North the top-performing station in Area Five, standing out from 39 stations across the division. The prestigious award was presented to the station during the PCOA’s annual Transforming Our Police Service (TOPS) Competition awards ceremony for 2025, held on Thursday (December 18) at the National...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, delivers remarks during an outreach session for new and expectant mothers at the Ramble Health Centre in Hanover on Thursday (December 18).

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New and Expectant Mothers In Hanover Receive Health Checks, Psychosocial Support

The Ministry of Health & Wellness took its maternal outreach to the Ramble Health Centre in Hanover on Thursday (December 18), where new and expectant mothers received health checks and psychosocial support to ensure a safe and healthy mother and baby. Minister of State, Hon. Krystal Lee, said the outreach is part of ongoing efforts to engage pregnant and lactating...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), greets Kemtek Development and Construction Limited’s Chairman and Managing Director, Sylvester Tulloch, during Thursday’s (December 18) ceremony for the handover of building supplies to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). The presentation was made at Kemtek’s warehouse at Oak Estate in Greater Bernard Lodge, Portmore, St. Catherine. Also participating are (from left) Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney; Acting Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Mahatma Williams; ODPEM Senior Director of Mitigation Planning and Research, Michelle Edwards; and Kemtek Directors Garwin Tulloch, Handel Tulloch, and Karl Tulloch. The supplies, part of Kemtek’s $70-million Hurricane Melissa relief initiative, will aid communities in Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Trelawny and St. James.

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Prime Minister Urges Greater Private Sector Role In Hurricane Melissa Recovery Efforts

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging greater private-sector participation in the national recovery effort following Hurricane Melissa. He made the call while speaking during Thursday’s (December 18) presentation of building supplies, valued $50 million, to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) by Kemtek Development and Construction Limited. This contribution will support the rebuilding...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right), offers words of encouragement to fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa, Annmaureen Spence (second left) and Carlton Thompson (right), during the handover of wire mesh on Friday (December 12) in Rocky Point, Clarendon. Sharing in the moment is Chief Executive Officer, National Fisheries Authority, Dr. Gavin Bellamy.

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Rocky Point Fishers Receive Wire Mesh to Replace Lost Fish Pots

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., handed out rolls of wire mesh to fisherfolk in Rocky Point, Clarendon, on December 12, to rebuild their lost fish pots in time for Christmas. The material cannot replace all the fish pots they lost during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, but they (fishers) believe the donation...