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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.

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...

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

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

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (centre), is greeted by Pastor of the Boulevard Baptist Church, Rev. Devon Dick (left), during a church service, held at the Church on May 31, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS). At right is Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings.

Legal and Administrative Frameworks Being Developed for Unemployment Insurance

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the launch of Operation CALM (Cleaning, Advising, Leveraging and Maintaining) in Rocky Point, Clarendon, on Tuesday (June 2).

Operation Calm to Strengthen Resilience of Flood-prone Communities

Community Peer Educator at the St. Thomas Health Department, Naqwayne McFarlane, stands beside a poster highlighting Vaccination Week in the Americas at the Morant Bay Health Centre on April 30.

Residents Laud Seamless Vaccination Process in St. Thomas

(Profit 1) Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address at the Caribbean Chemicals Forum 2026 on Wednesday (April 29), at the Kendal Camp and Conference Centre in Manchester.

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Farmers Urged to Treat Agriculture as a Business

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has reiterated the call for farmers to adopt a business-oriented mindset. He said that modern agriculture must move beyond traditional practices, highlighting the urgent need for farmers to treat agriculture as a structured, profit-driven enterprise. The Minister, who was speaking at the Caribbean Chemicals Forum 2026 on April 29, at the...

Executive Director of the Students’ Loan Bureau, Nickeisha Walsh.

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SLB Extends Debt Reset to December 2026

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) has extended the period of its Debt Reset Programme to December 2026. The initiative enables borrowers to regularise their loan accounts through structured repayment arrangements and targeted financial relief, including waivers on late fees, insurance charges and interest arrears. It also provides incentives for those customers who maintain good standing. The programme was initially slated...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the Amber HEART Academy Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2026 on Wednesday (April 29), at the HEART Eastern TVET Institute, Stony Hill, St. Andrew.

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Jamaicans Urged to Take Advantage of Training Opportunities at Heart/NSTA Trust

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is urging Jamaicans to take advantage of training opportunities offered by the HEART/NSTA Trust, as the Government expands access to skills development. She said that HEART remains a critical pathway for young people seeking to improve their lives. “We believe every young person should have an...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, reading to students during Read Across Jamaica Day 2025.

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May 5 is Read Across Jamaica Day

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is encouraging schools across the island to promote reading for enjoyment, participation, and meaningful engagement on Read Across Jamaica Day on Tuesday (May 5). The observance is part of activities for Education Week 2026 from May 3 to 9. Under the theme: ‘Literacy Resilience: Foundation of Nation Building,’ the day underscores the...

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams Thomas.

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CPFSA Celebrates Children in State Care

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is celebrating children in State care during Child Month in May. Speaking with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer of the CPFSA, Laurette Adams Thomas, said that Child Month provides an important opportunity to shine the national spotlight on the needs, hopes, and potential of Jamaica’s children. She noted that several activities will...

Senior Director, Children’s Affairs and Policy Division in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hyacinth Blair, delivers remarks during the Prayer and Praise Child Month Blast Off held on Friday (May 1) at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.

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Child Month Kicks Off With Prayer and Praise

Child Month 2026 got underway on Friday (May 1) with a powerful morning of prayer, praise and bold declarations over Jamaica’s children. Held at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, the Prayer and Praise Child Month Blastoff was highlighted by the symbolic release of balloons representing hope, healing, protection and the promise of...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, pilots the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act through Upper House on Friday (May 1).

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Senate Passes Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act

The Senate, on Friday (May 1), passed the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act to provide stronger protection for children in the digital space, and enable more effective investigation and prosecution of cyber offences by law enforcement. The legislation introduces harsher punishments for those who target children, including imprisonment of up to 20 years where an offence is committed against an individual under...