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Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey, delivers her remarks during the Stakeholder Sensitisation Session on the New Building Standards for Schools on Friday (June 27), at the Overseas Examinations Commission, in Kingston. The session was held to introduce and discuss the new school building standards, aimed at improving safety, sustainability, and creating student-focused learning environments across the island.
Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey, delivers her remarks during the Stakeholder Sensitisation Session on the New Building Standards for Schools on Friday (June 27), at the Overseas Examinations Commission, in Kingston. The session was held to introduce and discuss the new school building standards, aimed at improving safety, sustainability, and creating student-focused learning environments across the island.

New Building Standards to Transform Schools

A significant step forward in educational infrastructure is under way with the introduction of new school building standards islandwide, focusing on safety, sustainability, and student-focused design. The initiative was outlined during a sensitisation session on the New Building Standards for...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers her 2025/26 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 24).

Western Regional Shelter to Support Gender-based Violence Victims With Transitional Care
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), expresses sympathy as Errol Anderson (right) wipes his tears while recounting the moments after learning that his two daughters and three grandchildren died in a head-on collision in Osceola County, Florida, United States, on Saturday (June 21). Dr. Holness paid his respects to the grieving father and grandfather at his home in Caymanas Gardens, Portmore, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 25) where he offered his condolences.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), expresses sympathy as Errol Anderson (right) wipes his tears while recounting the moments after learning that his two daughters and three grandchildren died in a head-on collision in Osceola County, Florida, United States, on Saturday (June 21). Dr. Holness paid his respects to the grieving father and grandfather at his home in Caymanas Gardens, Portmore, St. Catherine, on Wednesday (June 25) where he offered his condolences.

PHOTOS: PM Visits Grieving Father Who Lost Two Daughters and Three Granchildren in Devastating Florida Crash
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right, front row), cuts the ribbon during a handover ceremony on June 19 for a three-bedroom house presented to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Jennifer Phillips (left, front row), and her daughter, Alecia Deer (second left, front row) in White Hall, Seaforth, St. Thomas. Also participating are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (right, front row); and (from left, back row) Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Councillor for the Seaforth Division, Sheroo Stephens; and Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second right, front row), cuts the ribbon during a handover ceremony on June 19 for a three-bedroom house presented to New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Jennifer Phillips (left, front row), and her daughter, Alecia Deer (second left, front row) in White Hall, Seaforth, St. Thomas. Also participating are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams (right, front row); and (from left, back row) Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson; Councillor for the Seaforth Division, Sheroo Stephens; and Mayor of Morant Bay, Councillor Louis Chin.

NSHP Delivers Life-changing Homes in Dalvey, St. Thomas
Students of Ocho Rios Primary School in St Ann celebrate their Primary Exit Profile (PEP) achievements.
Students of Ocho Rios Primary School in St Ann celebrate their Primary Exit Profile (PEP) achievements.

Primary Schools in St. Ann Celebrate PEP Achievements

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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (left), makes a presentation to an inmate during an Agricultural Day and Graduation Ceremony at the Tamarind Farm Correctional Centre in St. Catherine on Tuesday (June 24).
AgricultureNational Security

Tamarind Farm Agricultural Programme Preparing Inmates for Re-entry Into Society

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, is hailing the agricultural programme at the Tamarind Farm Correctional Centre, noting that it is equipping the inmates will valuable skills for a successful return to society. “We continue to encourage the men here to acquire this skill and others to ensure that when they leave this facility...
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Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Health Unit Encourages Vigilance Against Mosquito Breeding

The Westmoreland Health Department’s Health Promotion and Education Unit is reminding residents to remain vigilant in preventing mosquito breeding, following recent heavy rainfall across the parish. Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that residents must destroy mosquito breeding sites and take protective measures, particularly in light of the parish’s frequent inclement weather. He emphasised...
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Health Education and Promotion Officer, Westmoreland Health Department, Gerald Miller.
Health & Wellness

Westmoreland Health Department Urges Leptospirosis Precautions

With heavy rainfall heightening the risk of water contamination and rodent activity, the Westmoreland Health Department is urging residents to take necessary precautions to prevent leptospirosis. The reminder comes from Health Education and Promotion Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, who told JIS News that the Department is simply reminding residents about leptospirosis prevention, as the disease periodically poses a challenge...
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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.
DevelopmentEducation

Sudbury Primary and Infant School Gets New Playground

Sudbury Primary and Infant School in St. James now has a new, fully equipped playground providing students with a space for physical activity and social development. The facility boasts four swings, two seesaws, and a jungle gym. It was established at a cost of approximately $800,000 through donation from owner of All Seasons Vacations in Pennsylvania, United States, Wanda Keefer,...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right); Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake (right), and Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Technology Branch, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Leonardo Brown (second left), listen as Sergeant C. Curtis explains aspects of the cyberthreat map during the opening ceremony for the JCF ‘Transformations – People, Quality and Technology Expo 2.0’ at the National Arena on Thursday (June 19).
National Security

Jamaica Records Historic 14-week Decline in Murders

Jamaica is experiencing a sustained period of reduced violence, with weekly murder counts remaining below 15 for 14 consecutive weeks since March 2025, the longest such stretch in 25 years. Additionally, the current quarter – spanning April to June 2025 – is projected to record the lowest number of murders since the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) began collecting structured, disaggregated...
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Pilot publication of Primary Exit Profile (PEP) School Results for Ascot Primary, which details the performance of the school.
Education

PEP Results Publication to Assist All Primary Schools

Commencing this year, all primary schools will be provided with a Primary Exit Profile (PEP) School Results Publication, aimed at assisting principals with assessing the strengths and weaknesses of their students’ skills and competencies. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, shared that the publication will aid in planning intervention strategies to address...
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