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Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information (JIS) 'Think Tank'.

JSIF Undertaking $27-B Post-hurricane Melissa Recovery Plan

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) is undertaking a $27-billion post-Hurricane Melissa recovery programme over the next five to six years, aimed at community redevelopment and rebuilding social capital in affected areas. Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, told a recent Jamaica...

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

JPs Urged to Play Greater Role in Promoting Peaceful Dispute Resolution

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the Community Churches Clean Up and Restoration Grant Programme handover ceremony for churches affected by Hurricane Melissa, held at Darliston Holiness Church in Westmoreland on June 25.

Churches Encouraged to Play Greater Role in Disaster Preparedness Public Education

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

JCPD to Host Transformational Day on June 30 in Westmoreland

JCPD Urges Persons With Disabilities to Use ‘I Am Able’ App

Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (centre), presents the Bogue Industrial Estate contract to Chief Executive Officer of Odell Construction Company, Omar Johnson (left), at the contract signing ceremony on Thursday, June 11. Joining them are Acting Procurement Director of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Patrick Rhoden (second left); Deputy Mayor, Councillor Dwight Crawford (fourth left), and Chief Executive Officer of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Naudia Crosskill.

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Infrastructure Works to Be Undertaken at Bogue Industrial Estate

A major step has been taken towards resolving the land tenure issue affecting occupants of the Bogue Industrial Estate in St. James with the signing of an $84-million contract for infrastructure upgrades across the property. The contract, awarded to Odell Construction Company, will facilitate critical works needed to regularise the development and pave the way for occupants to purchase the...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), makes a presentation to Somar Montague in recognition of 30 years of service to SPM Waste Management Limited, at the entity

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Minister Mckenzie Hails Country’s Sanitation Workers

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has commended the country’s sanitation workers for their contribution to nation-building. He noted that their work in collecting waste and keeping public spaces clean ensures healthy and hygienic communities, which makes Jamaica a better place. He urged them to take pride in the vital service that they provide and to...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), is joined by (from left) Councillor for the Cambridge Division, Javin Baker; Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Charlton McFarlane; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Heroy Clarke; and Commanding Officer for the St. James Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Eron Samuels, in officially unveiling the USF Free Wi-Fi signage to mark the restoration of free public Wi-Fi service during the Connec’ Di West Road Tour at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Friday, June 19.

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USF Restores Community Wi-Fi Sites In St. James

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has successfully restored all 30 community Wi-Fi sites across St. James at a cost of over $60 million, following damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Charlton McFarlane, told JIS News that the agency used the damage as a chance to rebuild stronger. “Prior to Hurricane Melissa, we...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (left), participates in a plenary session titled

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Diaspora Encouraged to Support Youth and Community Development

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, is encouraging Jamaicans living overseas to play a more active role in national development by investing directly in young people and community institutions. Speaking during a plenary session titled ‘Connecting, Engaging and Empowering the Youth Diaspora for National Development’, at the 11th Biennial Jamaica...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right seated), along with Registrar at the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Errol Gallimore, signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), during the launch and formal call for proposals under the newly established $500-million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund on Monday (June 15) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Others looking on (from left) are Principal Director in the Ministry, Dr. Kimorley Humphrey; Permanent Secretary, Errol Greene; and Development and Regulation Manager at the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Jacqueline Allen.

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Health Ministry Invites Project Proposals Under $500 Million CARE Fund

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has launched a formal call for proposals under the newly established $500-million Community Arranged Response Efforts (CARE) Fund. The initiative aims to empower individuals and groups already doing work to improve health outcomes in communities across the island by providing financial support to expand their efforts. Registered community-based organisations, faith-based entities and other civil...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), speaks with Acting Chairman of Community-Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ), Conrad Wright (right), and Project Manager, CBRJ, Sandrea Long White, at the Good Samaritan 5K Run Walk media launch held recently at the CBRJ

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Good Samaritans 5K Run/Walk to Aid Children with Special Needs

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. is appealing to members of the public to support the Good Samaritan 5K Run/Walk, geared at raising funds to procure a bus to support children with special needs. The bus, valued at over $6 million, will be used to transport Community-Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ) staff as they visit various communities...

General Manager, Open Arms Development Centre, Natasha Gabbidon-Blake (second right), outlines how Jamaicans living overseas can help involuntary returned migrants during a panel discussion at the 11th biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference. Also photographed (from left) are Programme Director, Civil Registration and Migration, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Antonette Richards; President, Family Unification and Resettlement Initiative, Alvin McLean; and Programme Director, Community Renewal Programme, Planning Institute of Jamaica, Charles Clayton.

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Diaspora Engagement Key to Successful Reintegration of Returned Migrants

Jamaicans living overseas are being encouraged to play a more active role in supporting the reintegration of involuntary returned migrants (IRMs), beyond the traditional focus on financial contributions. Speaking during a session at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference titled ‘Reintegration of Involuntary Returned Migrants’, General Manager, Open Arms Development Centre, Natasha Gabbidon-Blake, said while monetary support remains important, IRMs...