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Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Relations at the Island Traffic Authority, Dontae Matthews.

ITA Encourages Regular Motor Vehicle Checks

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is encouraging motorists to conduct regular vehicle checks as part of efforts to promote safer driving practices and reduce distractions on the nation’s roadways. Speaking with JIS News recently, Manager of Corporate Communications and Public...

Operations Officer for the Westmoreland Police Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jordaine Allen, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on May 14.

Westmoreland Division of JCF to Intensify Traffic Enforcement Operations

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right), is in discussion with Pastor Alicia Magnus, grandniece of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. Occasion was Tuesday's (May 26), renaming ceremony for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s 1F North Street building in Kingston in honour of Mrs. Simpson Miller, who served for 11 years as Minister of Labour. Others sharing the moment (from left) are Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (partially hidden).

Labour Ministry Building Renamed In Honour of Portia Simpson Miller

Acting Vice President of Operations at the National Water Commission (NWC), Herman Fagan, speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank.

NWC Ramps Up Preparation for 2026 Hurricane Season

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, participates in Labour Day 2026 restoration work at Sabina Park in Kingston on Monday (May 25), where activities included cleaning, mural restoration, and painting.

Gov’t Advancing 2030 Infrastructure Development Agenda

3 weeks ago Office of the Prime Minister

Ambassador Anderson Appointed NaRRA Chief Executive Officer

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), effective June 1. NaRRA will serve as the central coordinating authority for post-hurricane reconstruction, with a mandate to eliminate bureaucracy, reduce fragmentation, and prevent project delays. The announcement was made by Prime...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses yesterday’s (May 26), ceremony for the renaming of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security building, located at 14 National Heroes Circle in Kingston, in honour of the late former Minister of Labour and National Insurance, Lynden Newland.

3 weeks ago Prime MinisterSocial Security

Social Security Building At National Heroes Circle Renamed In Honour of Lynden Newland

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security building at 14 National Heroes Circle in Kingston has been renamed the Lynden Newland Building, in honour of the late former Minister of Labour and National Insurance, Lynden Newland. This is part of the Jamaica Legacy Project, which was undertaken jointly by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and the Ministry of...

Volunteers Kayla Powell and Noel Brown paint a section of Joslyn Chronicle

3 weeks ago Labour Day 2026

Labour Day House Repair Brings Peace of Mind for Elderly Manchester Resident

Joslyn Chronicle, an 82-year-old resident of New Pond in Mile Gully, Manchester, is a happy man today following renovation of his house in time for the start of the 2026 hurricane season. Residents of Bushy Park, Green Mount and neighbouring districts, led by Deputy Mayor, Manchester Municipal Corporation, Rohan Kennedy carried out repairs to the modest one-room structure, which was...

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, addresses the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) Symposium at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 20.

3 weeks ago LabourSocial Security

IDT Key to Positive Workplace Relations – State Minister Williams

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams, says the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) has established itself as a key institution in shaping positive workplace relations across Jamaica. Addressing the IDT Symposium at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on May 20, State Minister Donovan Williams congratulated the 50...

Head of Communications at the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Sheena Woodburn Francis, responds to questions during the Central Bank’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on Tuesday (May 26).

3 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Launches 65th Anniversary Celebrations This Sunday

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) will launch its 65th anniversary celebrations this Sunday (May 31) with a vibrant programme of activities highlighting staff recognition, community outreach, and youth empowerment initiatives across the island. Head of Communications, Sheena Woodburn Francis, outlined the planned activities during the Central Bank’s Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at today’s (May 26), renaming ceremony for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s 1F North Street building in downtown Kingston, which has been dedicated in honour of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, who served for 11 years as Minister of Labour.

3 weeks ago Health & WellnessPrime MinisterYouth

Western Child and Adolescent Hospital to Be Named In Honour of Portia Simpson Miller

The Western Child and Adolescent Hospital in St. James will be named in honour of former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, in recognition of her role in initiating the landmark healthcare project. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during today’s (May 26), renaming ceremony for the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s...

Governor of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), Richard Byles, addresses the Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on Tuesday (May 26). Seated at right is Senior Deputy Governor, Dr. Wayne Robinson.

3 weeks ago Finance & Public Service

BOJ Projects Gradual Recovery of Economy

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is projecting a gradual recovery of the economy for financial years 2026/27 and 2027/28, with real gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to be within the range of one to three per cent. The forecast was given by Governor, Richard Byles, during the Quarterly Monetary Policy Press Conference at the Garden Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester,...