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The Herbert Morrison Technical High School band performs during the handover ceremony for high-end studio equipment donated by International disc jockey, Tayari McIntosh, more widely recognised as “DJ Trauma”, on June 5.

School In St. James Receives Studio Equipment from DJ

International disc jockey, Tayari McIntosh, more widely known as “DJ Trauma”, has donated high-end studio equipment valued at US$10,000 to the music programme at Herbert Morrison Technical High School in St. James. The school has a robust music programme, which...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Foundation Physiotherapy Unit in Negril , Westmoreland, on June 3. Also participating are (from left) General Manager of Riu Tropical Bay Negril, Julia Casas; General Manager at Riu Negril, Luis Suarez; Project Manager at the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation clinic, Tashel Herbert; Corporate Social Responsibility Manager of Riu Jamaica, Crisina Campbell;Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Riu Americas, Jorge Vieyra; Director of the Elaine Allen-Bradley Paediatric Orthotic Foundation clinic, Elaine Allen-Bradley and Orthotic Specialist, Dr. Dawn Turner.

Negril Paediatric Orthotic Clinic Renamed In Honour of Founder

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TAJ Reminds Taxpayers That Statutory Deductions (SO1) and 2nd Quarter Taxes Due on June 16

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), shows Parish Manager at Westmoreland Public Health Services, Novlin Little (right), and Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham (centre) plans for the expansion of the Little London Health Centre. Occasion was a tour of the facility by the Minister on Tuesday (June 3).

Little London Health Centre to be Expanded Under Operation Refresh

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), speaks with Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Paula Llewellyn. (FILE)

Director of Public Prosecutions Office Clears Over 15,000 Cases Since 2017

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, displays a block of asphalt while making his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3).

8 months ago Sectoral Debate 2025/26Works / Construction

Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project Now 96 Per Cent Complete

The US$575-million Southern Coastal Highway Improvement Project (SCHIP) is 96 per cent complete. This was announced by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3). He said major components of the project, which has...

Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, makes his 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3).

8 months ago JusticeSectoral Debate 2025/26

Hundreds of JPs Graduate from Justice Training Institute

Since 2023, the Justice Training Institute (JTI) has graduated more than 1,900 Justices of the Peace (JPs), in preparation for meeting the needs of the justice sector. Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 3). He also noted that for the period...

Acting Chief Executive Officer, JANAAC Global Accreditation, Dr. Yvette Castell, participates in a Jamaica Iinformation Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (June 3).

8 months ago CommerceIndustryInvestment

June 9 is World Accreditation Day

World Accreditation Day (WAD) will be observed on June 9 under the theme: ‘Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)’. JANAAC Global Accreditation will spearhead a series of local events to highlight the role of accreditation in enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs. The observance will feature a commemorative service at the Stadium Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Kingston on Saturday,...

Senior Hydrologist with responsibility for resource monitoring and data collection at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Kevin Chambers.

8 months ago Water

Water Resources Authority Urging Water Conservation, Anti-Pollution Practices

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) is urging Jamaicans to play their part in safeguarding the country’s freshwater resources by practising water conservation and anti-pollution habits. Speaking with JIS News, Senior Hydrologist with responsibility for resource monitoring and data collection at the WRA, Kevin Chambers, said that water conservation is critical given the finite nature of the resource. “There's a vast...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right); Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (left), and two NIS pensioners, Ruby Gordon-Young and Keith Powell, cut the cake at the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) 59th Anniversary Church Service, held at the Yallahs Baptist Church, in St. Thomas, on June 1.

8 months ago Labour

Minister Urges Timely Payment of NIS Contributions

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging contributors to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), to ensure the timely payment of contributions to ensure the continued sustenance of the 59-year-old fund. Speaking at the 59th anniversary church service at the Yallahs Baptist Church, in St. Thomas, on June 1, the Minister implored contributors to “take care...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2025-26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28).

8 months ago DevelopmentSectoral Debate 2025/26

SDC Expanding LEDSP to Certify 150,000 Entrepreneurs In Two Years

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will be expanding its Local Economic Development Support Programme (LEDSP), with the aim of certifying 150,000 new entrepreneurs over the next two years. The LEDSP provides technical support to community-based micro, small, and medium -sized enterprises (MSMEs). The announcement was made by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, in his 2025-26...

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (second right), greets Scholarship Recipient for Accounting, Capeech Watkins (second left); Scholarship Recipient for Veterinary Medicine, Saunshay Smiley (left); and Scholarship Recipient for Nursing, Cassandra Davy (third left). Looking on is Cuba’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermín Quiñones Sánchez (right). The interaction took place during the awards ceremony for the Cuba-Jamaica Bilateral Scholarship Programme, held on Wednesday (May 28) at the Embassy of Cuba in Kingston.

8 months ago EducationForeign Affairs

Students Receive Full Scholarships to Study In Cuba

Fourteen Jamaican students have been awarded full scholarships to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Cuba under the longstanding Cuba-Jamaica Bilateral Scholarship Programme. The students, who will begin their studies in August, will be enrolled in programmes, including medicine, nursing, dental services, veterinary medicine, accounting, and ophthalmology. All costs associated with tuition, accommodation, and living expenses will be fully covered....