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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, provides a post-Hurricane Melissa update in a Ministerial Statement during Friday’s (January 23) sitting of the Senate at Gordon House.

Education Ministry Announces Full Resumption of Schools Post-Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has announced that all schools resumed full operations as of January 14, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, in...

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

Justice Minister Calls on JPs to Play a More Active Role in Land Administration

State Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter, delivers the keynote address during the National Tilapia Farmers’ Consultation held on Thursday (January 22) at the Caymanas Golf and Polo Resort in St. Catherine.

Agriculture Ministry Announces $20M Post-Hurricane Recovery Package to Revitalise Aquaculture Sector

The Tivoli Dance Troupe performs at the presentation ceremony for the 2025 Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts, held at the Little Theatre in Kingston.

JCDC Extends Deadline for National Festival of the Performing Arts Entries to January 30

Information, Records and Communications Manager at the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Odean Senior.

WRA to Host Inaugural ‘Value of Water 2 Me’ Exhibition on January 30

State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert.

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JPs Encouraged to Uphold Vital Role As Front-Line Community Leaders

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,...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklyn Witter (third left), presents a vertical hydroponic tower to Vice Principal of Manchester High School, Hillary Morgan (fourth left), during a ceremony held at the school on January 22. Others pictured (from left) are Form Captain, Demarco-De Pryce; Chief Executive Officer at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Garnet Edmondson; Head of the Natural Science Department at the school, Donna Reid; Form Captain, Liaje Waysome, and Agricultural Science Teacher, Suzanne Samuels-Dixon.

5 months ago AgricultureEducationYouth

Boost for Agricultural Education In High Schools

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...

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

5 months ago EducationHealth & WellnessYouth

Parents Urged to Reinforce Handwashing, Water Safety for Children In Schools

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...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), is joined by inaugural Reggae Month Ambassador and Recording Artiste, Etana (centre),and Managing Director of J. Wray and Nephew Limited, Daniel Caron, at the official launch for Reggae Month 2026, at the J. Wray and Nephew corporate office in New Kingston, on January 21.

5 months ago CultureEntertainment

2026 Reggae Month Activities Launched

Activities for Reggae Month were officially launched at J. Wray and Nephew Limited head office in New Kingston, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, on Wednesday (January 21). This year is the 17th anniversary of the official declaration of February as Reggae Month by the Governor General. More than 60 events have been registered with the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness (left), conversing with Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, during the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) passing out parade and awards ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica (NPCJ) in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on January 21.

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Gov’t Providing Budgetary Support for Deployment of Body-Worn Cameras

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to provide the budgetary support for the acquisition and full deployment of body-worn cameras for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). He noted that about 1,000 devices have already been secured and others are in procurement. “It is the intention of the Government to provide the security forces...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Andrew Holness, inspects the new contingent of constables during the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) passing out parade and awards ceremony at the National Police College of Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on January 21.

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PM Charges New Police Constables to Treat Citizens with Dignity, Respect

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has charged new Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) constables to treat citizens with dignity and respect as they carry out their duties in maintaining law and order and protecting lives and property. He noted that every Jamaican, rich or poor, powerful, or vulnerable, deserves to be treated with dignity. “As your Prime Minister,...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 21st Regional Investment & Capital Markets Conference at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday, January 21.

5 months ago Prime MinisterWorks / Construction

PM to Make Announcement on National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says that in a few days, he will make an announcement regarding the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), which is being established to lead, coordinate, and fast-track the national rebuilding effort. He was speaking at the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) 21st Regional Investment & Capital Markets Conference on Tuesday (January 20)...