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Manager, St. Thomas Regional Office of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Nyoka Linton (fifth left); Parish Director of the Miss Universe Jamaica (MUJ) St. Thomas pageant, Erica Beckford (right); representative of Title Sponsor of the contest, St. Thomas Renaissance Foundation, Jan Harrison-Cousins (fifth right); and Chaperone, Suzette Kelly (fourth left) are flanked by some of the contestants in the competition. Occasion was a courtesy call with contestants in the Miss Universe Jamaica St. Thomas competition recently.
Manager, St. Thomas Regional Office of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Nyoka Linton (fifth left); Parish Director of the Miss Universe Jamaica (MUJ) St. Thomas pageant, Erica Beckford (right); representative of Title Sponsor of the contest, St. Thomas Renaissance Foundation, Jan Harrison-Cousins (fifth right); and Chaperone, Suzette Kelly (fourth left) are flanked by some of the contestants in the competition. Occasion was a courtesy call with contestants in the Miss Universe Jamaica St. Thomas competition recently.

JIS Morant Bay Hosts Miss Universe Jamaica St. Thomas Contestants

Contestants in the inaugural Miss Universe Jamaica St. Thomas competition recently paid a courtesy call on the Jamaica Information Service’s Morant Bay Regional Office in the build-up to the grand coronation on Saturday, July 4. The recent meeting provided an...
Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney, speaks during a recent Jamaica Information (JIS)
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
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, addresses the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association's (JHTA) 65th Tourism Forum and Annual General Meeting on Saturday (June 27), at Sandals Dunn's River in St. Ann.

National Tourism Council to Be Established
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Hon. Delano Seiveright, presents the Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) Lifetime Achievement Award to 2026 recipient, June Marie Smith, during Friday’s (June 26) JIBE opening ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston.
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce Hon. Delano Seiveright, presents the Jamaica International Beauty Expo (JIBE) Lifetime Achievement Award to 2026 recipient, June Marie Smith, during Friday’s (June 26) JIBE opening ceremony at the National Arena in Kingston.

Commerce Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Business Formalisation
Marlene Malahoo Forte (right), Member of Parliament for St. James West Central and widow of the retired Court of Appeal President, Justice Ian Forte, in deep reflection as members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) escort the urn bearing the eminent jurist
Marlene Malahoo Forte (right), Member of Parliament for St. James West Central and widow of the retired Court of Appeal President, Justice Ian Forte, in deep reflection as members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) escort the urn bearing the eminent jurist's remains to a table during Friday's (June 26) Official Funeral Service at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church in St. Andrew.

Justice Forte Remembered at Official Funeral Service

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

Debate on Proposed Mediation Act to Begin June 30 in House of Representatives

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, has announced that debate on the proposed Mediation Act is scheduled to begin in the House of Representatives on June 30. The Act is aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s approach to alternative dispute resolution by expanding access to mediation services within communities nationwide. Minister Chuck says once the legislation is passed, the...
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre), is joined by Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey (left), and Managing Director, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Jay Wang, in displaying the signed contract for Jamaica
EducationScienceTechnology

$3.7-billion Contract Signed for Steam Academy at Bernard Lodge

A $3.7-billion contract has been signed for the design and construction of Jamaica’s first Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) Academy. The school, which will be situated at the Greater Bernard Lodge Development area in Dunbeholden, St. Catherine, will feature cutting-edge science and technology laboratories, digital classrooms, and space for digital innovation, robotics, and the creative arts. It will have...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Land Titling and Settlements, Hon. Robert Montague.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Minister Montague Urges Development Stakeholders to Prioritise Resilience

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Robert Montague, is urging development stakeholders to prioritise resilience in their planning and construction efforts. “As developers, planners, engineers, financiers, and policymakers, you have the power to determine whether the communities we build today can withstand the challenges of tomorrow,” he noted. Mr. Montague, who has responsibility...
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Transport

Public Engaged in Monitoring and Reporting Road-safety Breaches

Members of the public are being encouraged to play an active role in road safety by reporting dangerous driving, disorderly conduct, and other unsafe driving practices. “If you witness behaviour that endangers other road users, we encourage you to report it. However, members of the public should never place themselves or others at risk to capture this evidence,” said Minister...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.
CommunitySocial Security

JCPD to Host Transformational Day on June 30 in Westmoreland

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) will host its Transformational Day on Tuesday, June 30, at the Llandilo School of Special Education in Westmoreland. The event, scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., will bring together government agencies and service providers to deliver information, support, registration services, referrals, and opportunities for persons with disabilities to access available programmes...
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Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Thursday’s (June 25) press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.
Transport

Demerit Point System to Boost Road Safety – Minister Vaz

The Demerit Point System aims to curb reckless driving and improve road safety, says Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz. It is designed to promote greater compliance with traffic laws, encourage responsible driving behaviour and, ultimately, reduce road crashes, injuries and fatalities. “It is not intended as a punitive measure but as a road-safety tool that encourages...
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Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks. 
CommunityFinance & Public ServiceSocial SecurityTechnology

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

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is encouraging individuals with disabilities across the island to utilise the I Am Able – My JCPD mobile app. Launched in July 2025, the app is available on the Google Play Store and allows users to register with the Council as well as access a range of benefits and services. Executive Director,...
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