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Director, Local Economic Development, Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on June 25, at the agency
Director, Local Economic Development, Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on June 25, at the agency's Television Department in Kingston.

SDC Empowers Entrepreneurs Through Grant Support

The Social Development Commission (SDC) continues to expand economic opportunities for grassroots entrepreneurs through its Local Economic Development (LED) and Special Entrepreneurship Grants. Together, these grant facilities have disbursed more than $61.7 million to small business operators across Jamaica, with...
Students Tiara Findlater (second left) and Tyrese Coaters try out the see-saws in the new playground at Sudbury Primary and Infant School in St. James. They are being assisted by owner of All Seasons Vacations in the United States, Wanda Keefer (centre), and Regional Public Relations Manager Rochelle Forbes-Reid (right), while teacher Doreen Johnson (left) looks on. Occasion was the recent official handover of the facility to the school, which was donated by Ms. Keefer with the support of Sandals Foundation.
Students Tiara Findlater (second left) and Tyrese Coaters try out the see-saws in the new playground at Sudbury Primary and Infant School in St. James. They are being assisted by owner of All Seasons Vacations in the United States, Wanda Keefer (centre), and Regional Public Relations Manager Rochelle Forbes-Reid (right), while teacher Doreen Johnson (left) looks on. Occasion was the recent official handover of the facility to the school, which was donated by Ms. Keefer with the support of Sandals Foundation.

Sudbury Primary and Infant School Gets New Playground
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right) cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Garmex Free Zone Redevelopment and Expansion project (Phase 1) on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Monday (June 23). Also participating are (from left) Director of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica Limited (FCJ), Kirk Benjamin; FCJ Corporate Secretary, Dirkette Cooper; FCJ Managing Director, Dr. Donald Farquharson; FCJ Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley; Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill; and FCJ Director, Dr. Kofi Nkrumah Young.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth right) cuts the ribbon to signal the official opening of the Garmex Free Zone Redevelopment and Expansion project (Phase 1) on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston on Monday (June 23). Also participating are (from left) Director of the Factories Corporation of Jamaica Limited (FCJ), Kirk Benjamin; FCJ Corporate Secretary, Dirkette Cooper; FCJ Managing Director, Dr. Donald Farquharson; FCJ Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley; Minister of Local Government and Community Development and Member of Parliament for Kingston Western, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator Aubyn Hill; and FCJ Director, Dr. Kofi Nkrumah Young.

PM Opens Garmex Free Zone Phase 1 Expansion
Students interacting with booth displays during the St. James leg of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) technology and transformation expo held at the Montego Bay Community College. The event, from June 19 to 22, was held simultaneously at the National Arena in Kingston.
Students interacting with booth displays during the St. James leg of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) technology and transformation expo held at the Montego Bay Community College. The event, from June 19 to 22, was held simultaneously at the National Arena in Kingston.

Advancements in Community Policing a Key Feature of JCF Technology Expo
Disaster preparedness checklist on a clipboard with disaster relief items in the background.
Disaster preparedness checklist on a clipboard with disaster relief items in the background.

St. James Ramps Up Hurricane Readiness

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Director of Research and Development at the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Dr. Wayne Myrie, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (June 19), at the agency’s Television Department, at 5-9 South Odeon Avenue in Kingston.
AgricultureDevelopment

Coconut Sector Benefits From Transformative Work of CIB

The Coconut Industry Board (CIB) celebrates 80 years of operation this month, having made critical contributions in Research and Development to the benefit of the  coconut sector. Established by the Coconut Industry Control Act of 1945, the CIB is responsible for monitoring and informing the Government on the state of the coconut industry, advising growers of agronomic best practices and...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), and Factories Corporation of Jamaica (FCJ) Chairman, Lyttleton Shirley (left), unveil the Boscobel Integrated Business Centre project development sign in St. Mary on Wednesday (June 18).
DevelopmentEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentPrime Minister

PM Holness Unveils Plans for Boscobel Integrated Business Centre in St. Mary

Jamaica’s third Urban Centre development is set for the northeastern parish of St. Mary, with the unveiling of plans for the Boscobel Integrated Business Centre. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced the project on Wednesday (June 18), noting that the facility will be developed on a 30-acre open lot within lands reserved for the Ian Fleming International...
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Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay Says Comprehensive Plan in Place to Protect Residents and Assets

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, says local agencies have been actively engaged in comprehensive planning to safeguard residents and assets against the potential impacts of natural disasters, particularly hurricanes. Speaking with JIS News following the monthly meeting of the St. Ann Municipal Corporation on June 12, Mayor Belnavis, who is also Chairman of the Corporation, emphasised that...
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Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses Wednesday’s (June 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
DevelopmentEnvironmentTourism

Tourism Minister Reaffirms Gov’t’s Commitment to Environmental Sustainability

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Speaking during Wednesday’s (June 18) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Mr. Bartlett emphasised that the symbiotic relationship between development and the environment is undeniable. “Tourism is very, very concerned about this, because the environment is the product, and we have no product if we have a...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on June 17.
DevelopmentWater

Western Parishes Water Supply and Resilience Improvement Programme Order Approved

The House of Representatives has approved the Public Procurement (National Development Project) (Western Parishes Water Supply and Resilience Improvement Programme) Order, 2025. The Order, which was approved on June 17, seeks to declare that the Western Parishes Water Supply and Resilience Improvement Programme is a national development project. “This project is a critical and strategic programme of the National Water...
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Acting Parish Manager for the St. Catherine Parish Office of the Social Development Commission (SDC), Shana-Lee Archibald.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC Empowering Communities

The St. Catherine Parish Office of the Social Development Commission (SDC) is focused on increasing citizen participation in decision-making at the local level. Speaking with JIS News, Acting Parish Manager, Shana-Lee Archibald, said that the team is on the ground sensitising persons about the importance of getting involved in community groups and organisations. “The thrust is to... inform them about...
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Officer in charge of the Portland Division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Superintendent Andrew Wildman, gives a report during the monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation, on June 12.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Reduction of Fires in Portland

The Portland division of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is reporting a significant reduction in the number of incidents to which it responded during the month of May. Speaking at the monthly meeting of the Portland Municipal Corporation on June 12, Officer in charge of the Portland Division, Superintendent Andrew Wildman, said that the Division responded to 12 incidents in...
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