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Director, School of Education, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Carmel Roofe (left), observing students' final projects with Lecturer, Educational Psychology, Dr. Sharline Cole, at the School of Education at UWI Mona on Friday (May 1).

UWI School of Education Marks Education Week

The University of the West Indies (UWI) School of Education is observing Education Week from May 4 to 8, with several activities to celebrate educators, promote professional wellness, and address critical issues impacting education in Jamaica and the wider region....

Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Companies Office of Jamaica, Shellie Leon, addresses a recent JIS 'Think Tank', where she outlined ongoing digital integration initiatives with key government agencies, aimed at improving efficiency, enhancing data accuracy, and speeding up business approvals.

COJ Deepens Digital Integration with Key Government Agencies

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (right), greets Atlanta Mayor, André Dickens, upon arrival at the Buckhead Club in Atlanta on Sunday (May 3) for talks on deepening the Atlanta–Jamaica relationship in investment, trade and culture.

Jamaica, Atlanta Officials Hold High-Level Talks on Trade, Investment and Culture

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and Chief Executive Officer of the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, Princess Wedderburn, tour the SAMU Field Hospital established on the grounds of the institution in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa last year.

Steady Progress In Noel Holmes Hospital Rehabilitation

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (seated, left) and India’s Minister of External Affairs, His Excellency Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (seated, right), sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation between India and Jamaica. Witnessing the signing (from left) are:Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr the Hon. Christopher Tufton; and Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi. The signing followed bilateral discussions at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (May 4).

Jamaica and India Sign MOUs to Facilitate Bilateral Cooperation In Various Fields

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Rocky Meade, speaks during the opening ceremony for the three-day Jamaica National After-Action Review (AAR) for the Hurricane Melissa Response, held at the S Hotel in New Kingston on Monday (May 4).

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National After-Action Review on Hurricane Melissa Response Under Way

Over the next three days, representatives of Jamaica’s national disaster response and coordination mechanism, together with external partners, will convene for the National After Action Review (AAR) of the Hurricane Melissa Response, 2025. The AAR will assess key strengths, highlight best practices, identify operational challenges and gaps, and generate actionable recommendations to strengthen alignment with national protocols and enhance overall...

Executive Director of the Students’ Loan Bureau, Nickeisha Walsh, told JIS News that the Bureau has seen strong interest from its customers in its Debt Reset Programme, which was launched in December 2025.

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Thousands Benefit from SLB’s Debt Reset Programme

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is reporting that since the launch of its Debt Reset Programme in 2025, it has had strong engagement from its customers who have applied to benefit from the initiative. In an interview with JIS News, SLB’s Executive Director, Nickeisha Walsh, stated that thousands of borrowers have benefited from waivers, structured repayment plans, and credits applied...

Project Coordinator for the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) Bauxite Community Development Programme, Amanda Thelwell (front row left), and Senior Project Officer, Wesley Harley (right), are flanked by farmers from Manchester who have benefited from the donation of 100 knapsack sprayers. The presentation took place at Bethabra Moravian Church in Manchester on Thursday (April 30).

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PHOTOS: JBI Donates 100 Knapsack Sprayers to Manchester Farmers

State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Delano Seiveright (seated centre), converses with President of the East Jamaica Conference (EJC) of Seventh-day Adventists, Dr. Meric Walker (standing left), during the church

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PHOTOS: East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists Stewardship Expo

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175 Westmoreland Residents to Receive House-Wiring Support

Approximately 175 residents of several communities across Westmoreland have registered to benefit from house-wiring support under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) National Energy Poverty Reduction Project. The registration exercise was held on April 30 at Savanna-la-Mar Methodist Church. It formed part of the Government’s broader electrification drive aimed at restoring and expanding access to electricity in vulnerable communities, particularly...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right) joins Minister of External Affairs, India, Dr. S. Jaishankar (left), in unveiling a plaque to mark India

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Sabina Park Receives State of the Art Score Board from India

Sabina Park in Kingston has been upgraded with a state-of-the-art LED electronic scoreboard, a gift from the Government of India. India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who is on an official visit, unveiled a plaque marking India’s gift of the scoreboard in July 2025 and also revealed the India–Jamaica friendship logo, during a ceremony at Sabina Park on...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, opens the debate for the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act in the Senate on Friday (May 1).

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USF Restores 290 Public Wi-Fi Sites Damaged By Hurricane Melissa

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has restored 290 public Wi-Fi sites as of March 31, 2026, following widespread damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, provided the update as she opened the debate on the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act in the Senate on Friday (May 1). She noted that under...