Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is encouraging Justices of the Peace (JPs) to play a strengthened role in land administration and titling as the Government advances recovery efforts, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The call was made during a virtual sensitisation session for JPs on Thursday (January 22). Minister Chuck underscored the importance of...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, through the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), has provided a recovery package valued more than $20 million to revitalise Jamaica’s aquaculture sector following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, disclosed that the initiative targets tilapia, ornamental, and oyster farmers, providing a...

The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) has announced an extension of the entry deadline for the 2026 National Festival of the Performing Arts to Friday, January 30 at 11:59 p.m. The revised schedule also provides an additional two‑week window, up to February 13, for participants to upload their audition videos. The extension comes in response to the widespread devastation caused...

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) will host its inaugural public education exhibition, titled: ‘Value of Water 2 Me: Embracing Jamaica’s Lifeblood’, on Friday, January 30. The exhibition, which aims to promote the protection, conservation and sustainable use of Jamaica’s water resources, will be held at the Police Officers’ Club playfield in Kingston, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Originally scheduled...

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 JP Sensitisation Session on Thursday (January 22), State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple‑Philibert,...

Manchester High and Holmwood Technical High Schools are set to improve agricultural education, with the donation of vertical hydroponic towers and goat houses by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. Speaking at a handover ceremony, held at Manchester High School on January 22, Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter, said both initiatives “reflect how we are...

With children back in school, parents, guardians and teachers are being urged to reinforce basic public-health practices to reduce the risk of illness among students and staff, particularly during the gastroenteritis and flu seasons. In an interview with JIS News, Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, emphasised that proper hand hygiene remains one of the most effective...