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Chief Information Officer, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority, Anika Shuttleworth, speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House on March 25, to launch the implementation of the Electronic Transactions Act and the e-Transactions Policy.

ICT Authority Says E-Signatures Will Boost Public Sector Efficiency

Chief Information Officer, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority, Anika Shuttleworth, says the implementation of the Electronic Transactions Act and the Electronic (E)-Transactions Policy, represents a deliberate and intentional step towards boosting public-sector efficiency. “What we are doing is to...

Jamaica’s Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon Pearnel Charles Jr (right), is seen here with from left Secretary General of International Social Security Association (ISSA), Marcelo Abi-Ramia Caetano; Minister of Social Affairs and Works in Haiti, Hon. Marc Elie Nelson; and Minister of Social Security in Brazil, Wolney Queiroz Marciel. Occasion was the opening ceremony of the Regional Social Security Forum, held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, recently

Country Commits to Advancing Digital Transformation In Social Protection Systems

Managing Director at the Water Resources Authority, Peter Clarke (left), and Director of Water Policy and Monitoring Branch in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Talia Gibson, participate in a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

Jamaicans Urged to Take Meaningful Steps to Help Promote Water Equity

Minister of Justice and Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

Justice Minister Wants More Agencies to be Involved In Child Diversion Programme

Senior Judge of the Corporate Area Traffic Court, Her Honour Mitsy Beaumont-Daley, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (March 25).

Electronic Warrant Signing Rolled Out Across Parish Courts

Medical Practitioner and Researcher, Dr. D. Malcolm Brewster, shares findings from his research on medical adherence at a JIS Think Tank on Thursday, March 19.

3 months ago Health & Wellness

Researcher Urges Policy Measures to Improve Medication Adherence

Health researcher, Dr. D. Malcolm Brewster, is highlighting the need for comprehensive policy measures and healthcare system reforms to improve medication adherence. This follows findings from a recent study he conducted, which found that nearly 70 per cent of patients with hypertension and diabetes attending the Gordon Town and Windward Road health centres were not taking their medication as prescribed....

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), greets Meteorological Technician at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Lerone Lynch, during a stop at the agency’s display booth at the World Water Day Exposition 2026 held on Friday (March 20), at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus in St. Andrew.

3 months ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentWater

$15 Billion Water Sector Investments This Year – Minister Samuda

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Government is investing more than $15 billion into the water sector this year to address longstanding infrastructure issues. He said that improvement works will be carried out across water, sewage treatment and irrigation. He noted that the investment by Government aims to achieve water resilience through a series...

EU LECTURE 3: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, delivers remarks at the European Union (EU) in Jamaica 50th Anniversary Distinguished Lecture at the Regional Headquarters of the University of the West Indies (UWI) in Mona, St. Andrew on Friday (March 20).

3 months ago Foreign AffairsVision 2030

EU-Jamaica Partnership Has Supported Development Goals – Senator Johnson Smith

Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the partnership between Jamaica and the European Union (EU), spanning five decades, has supported the country’s development goals, while delivering real and tangible benefits to citizens. Addressing the EU in Jamaica 50th anniversary lecture held at the University of the West Indies’ Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew...

A team from the Ministry of Health and Wellness assists an "injured passenger" during a full-scale emergency exercise at the Ian Fleming International Airport in St. Mary on March 17.

3 months ago InformationLocal GovernmentNational Security and PeaceTransport

Full-Scale Emergency Exercise Conducted at Ian Fleming International Airport

The emergency response systems at the Ian Fleming International Airport were put to the test during a full-scale stimulation exercise at the facility on Tuesday (March 17). The exercise is a requirement for all airports to test the effectiveness of security, emergency plans, response capacity, and coordination among agencies. Aerodromes Manager at the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ), Claude Service,...

National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Community Relations Manager, Sharnon Williams.

3 months ago Local Government

Jamaicans Urged to Embrace Recycling

Community Relations Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Sharnon Williams, is encouraging Jamaicans to embrace consistent recycling practices to reduce pressure on disposal sites and prevent future waste management challenges. Speaking during an interview with JIS News, Ms. Williams emphasised the crucial role recycling plays in Jamaica’s journey towards a sustainable future. “Recycling helps to reduce the...

Boats that were handed over to fisherfolk from Oracabessa and Annotto Bay in St. Mary, and Bryan’s Bay and Hope Bay in Portland, at Pagee Fishing Beach in St. Mary on March 18.

3 months ago Fisheries

Fishers In St. Mary, Portland Receive New Boats and Engines

Four more fishers have received new boats and engines under the Government’s Fisheries Production Incentive Programme, enabling them to resume their livelihoods following the impact of Hurricane Melissa. They are from Oracabessa and Annotto Bay in St. Mary, and Bryan’s Bay and Hope Bay in Portland. Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, handed over the equipment at the...

General Practitioner and Researcher, Dr. D. Malcolm Brewster, shares findings from his research on medication adherence at a JIS Think Tank on March 19.

3 months ago Health & WellnessJIS Think Tank

Study Highlights High Level of Medication Non-Adherence

A new study has highlighted a significant gap in medication adherence, where patients with chronic diseases are failing to take drugs as prescribed despite having a strong understanding of their condition. The research titled ‘Awareness, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Anti-Diabetic and Anti-Hypertensive Medication Adherence Among Patients Attending Health Centres in Kingston and St. Andrew,’ was conducted by General Practitioner,...