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Principal Director for the Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant, is reminding persons that the Conch Close Season is critical for promoting sustainability of the sector.
Principal Director for the Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant, is reminding persons that the Conch Close Season is critical for promoting sustainability of the sector.

Conch Close Season a Tool for Sustainability – NFA

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is reminding fishers that the Conch Close Season is a critical tool for managing the sustainability of the sector. Principal Director for the Fisheries Compliance, Licensing and Statistics Division at the NFA, Dr. Zahra Oliphant,...
The Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Lance Corporal Dennis Wilson (right) presents a shovel to St. Thomas farmer, Sylvester Drysdale, during an agricultural disaster risk management interagency training session at Hayfield Primary School in St. Thomas on September 9.
The Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Lance Corporal Dennis Wilson (right) presents a shovel to St. Thomas farmer, Sylvester Drysdale, during an agricultural disaster risk management interagency training session at Hayfield Primary School in St. Thomas on September 9.

Farmers in Hayfield, St. Thomas, Benefit From Disaster Risk Management Training
Deputy Managing Director of the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Geoffrey Marshall, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Deputy Managing Director of the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Geoffrey Marshall, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

WRA Urges Proper Waste Management to Protect Rio Bueno Watershed
Assistant Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Nadine Simms.
Assistant Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Nadine Simms.

Education Ministry Expanding Digital Toolkit to Enhance Classroom Engagement
Principal of Black River High School in St. Elizabeth, Christopher Romans, engages a grade-seven class on Monday (September 8) as the institution officially commenced the 2025/26 academic year.
Principal of Black River High School in St. Elizabeth, Christopher Romans, engages a grade-seven class on Monday (September 8) as the institution officially commenced the 2025/26 academic year.

Black River High Prioritising Stem Delivery for 2025/26 Academic Year

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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (right), converses with Assistant Commissioner of Police, Community Safety and Security Branch, Charmaine Shand, during a recent engagement in Kingston.
National Security

Security and Well-being of Senior Citizens Highlighted as National Priority by Assistant Commissioner of Police

The protection and well-being of the elderly population were highlighted as a national priority, during the recent launch of Senior Citizens Month at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, under the theme ‘Respect, Protect, Empower, Connect’. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Community Safety and Security Branch, Charmaine Shand, underscored that while the month (September) serves to celebrate the invaluable contributions...
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First Heritage Co-operative (FHC) Credit Union Primary Exit Profile (PEP) awardees share a photo with Company Director Nickeisha Walsh (left); FHC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Xavier Allen (second right), and guest speaker, Jeffrey Azan (sixth, right), during the FHC’s annual awards ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on August 28.
EducationYouth

18 Students Receive Scholarships

Eighteen outstanding secondary and tertiary students are starting the 2025/26 academic year with less financial worry, thanks to scholarships and bursaries from the First Heritage Co-operative (FHC) Credit Union Limited and the FHC Foundation. The awards were presented to the successful students during the FHC’s annual awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on August 28. PEP...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
CultureEntertainment

Minister Grange Announces Certification Courses for Music Industry Practitioners

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, has announced plans to introduce certification courses for music industry practitioners. “We are planning to introduce courses… so you can, in fact, get certification in the areas in which you are involved, such as artiste management, because your experience counts and can be taken into account as credit… for you...
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Grade-four teacher at Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland, Errolyn Mullings-Williams (left), makes a presentation to fellow educators at the school during a teachers
EducationYouth

Broughton Primary Ready for New School Year

Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland is reporting a strong state of readiness for the upcoming academic year, with enhanced programmes and initiatives geared towards improving student performance in literacy and numeracy. In an interview with JIS News, Principal, Marva Davis-Clarke, said the school has been undertaking several measures in preparation for the September reopening. “As you can see, our physical...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
CultureEntertainment

Entertainment Ministry Engages Stakeholders on Posthumous Royalties for Artistic Works

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is in discussions with industry stakeholders regarding the payment of royalties on artistic works following an artiste’s death. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during the recent ‘Music Mastery: Empowering The Sound Industry’ workshop, held at the Ministry’s Trafalgar Road offices in New Kingston. “The major record companies, they all...
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Tennis instructor Kevin Simms (left) hands over tennis equipment to Principal of Broughton Primary in Westmoreland, Marva Davis-Clarke, at the school on Thursday (August 28). The donation is aimed at bolstering the school
EducationHealth & WellnessSportYouth

Tennis Instructor Donates Equipment to Broughton Primary School

Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland has received a donation of tennis equipment from hospitality industry tennis instructor Kevin Simms as part of efforts to introduce the sport to students and promote healthy lifestyles. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Simms outlined that the initiative stemmed from his desire to give back to his community. “A co-worker of mine told...
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