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Director, Local Economic Development at the Social Development Commission (SDC), Avril Ranger, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, in Kingston.

Hundreds of LEIs Now in Formal Economy

The Social Development Commission (SDC) is reporting significant progress in its business formalisation efforts for grassroots entrepreneurs. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Director, Local Economic Development at the SDC, Avril Ranger, said that 268 of...

Technical Assistant in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Donaree Muirhead (right), engages in discussion with (from left) President, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Region III, Frank Fotia; General Manager of the JN Foundation, Claudine Allen; and Director/Secretary General, Trinidad and Tobago Automobile Association, Selwyn Richard Persad. Occasion was the recent National Helmet Wearing Coalition (NHWC) Regional ‘Heads Up’ Think Tank held at the AC Hotel by Marriott, Kingston.

Push for Helmet Safety Amid Rising Motorcycle Fatalities

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, speaks at the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar, on July 10.

Medical Officer Laments Occupation of Beds by Patients With Non-emergency Conditions

Chief Corporate Communications Officer at Tax Administration Jamaica, Meris Haughton, speaks at a JIS Think Tank on July 18 about the rollout of the new electronic Motor Vehicle Registration and Fitness Certificates on July 21.

No Ticket for Failure to Present Printed Copies of Fitness and Registration Certificates

Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (right) addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s regional office in Montego Bay, St. James on July 14. Looking on is WRHA’s Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases/Family Health Coordinator, Dr. Marcia Johnson Campbell.

Jamaicans Cautioned Not to Rely Solely on Herbal Treatment

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), and Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (second right), shares a photo opportunity with Chief Executive Officer of Scotiabank Jamaica, Audrey Tugwell Henry (second left) and other members of the Scotiabank team, on Festival Night Two of Reggae Sumfest at the Catherine Hall Complex in Montego Bay on July 19.

6 months ago CulturePrime Minister

Reggae Sumfest a Powerful Representation of Brand Jamaica – PM

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says Jamaica’s premier reggae festival, Reggae Sumfest, is a powerful representation of the influence of Brand Jamaica on the global stage. “Reggae Sumfest is more than just an entertainment event. It is one of Jamaica’s most iconic cultural showcases... . It brings our music, our spirit, and our identity to the world,...

6 months ago Education

Top-performing PEP Students Receive Prestigious Scholarships

Rashmi Gibbore of Kensington Primary School in St. Catherine and Myles Whittingham of Montego Bay Christian Academy in St. James have emerged as the top girl and boy, respectively, for the 2025 sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). Come September, Rashmi will be attending Ardenne High School in Kingston, while Myles will matriculate to Herbert Morrison Technical High School...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a Back-to-School Conference for principals and vice-principals from Region 2, covering Portland, St. Thomas and St. Mary, held at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Tuesday (July 15). She is joined by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

6 months ago EducationYouth

Students at NSLIP Schools to Receive Breakfast and Lunch Daily Starting September

Students attending educational institutions that fall under the National School Learning and Intervention Plan (NSLIP) will receive both breakfast and lunch daily starting in the 2025/2026 academic year, which begins September. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, in making the disclosure said that the intention is to expand nutritional support for the students, who now...

Minister of Education Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

6 months ago Education

Education Minister Applauds Private-sector and Community Support for Jamaica’s Schools

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has commended private sector and community stakeholders for their growing role in supporting Jamaica’s education system. Addressing a School Leadership Conference for principals, vice principals and senior educators from Clarendon, held at Bahia Principe Resort in St. Ann on Tuesday (July 15), Senator Morris Dixon praised...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), discusses aspects of the ‘Hibiscus’ housing development in St. Andrew West Central, for which he is the Member of Parliament, with Architectural Designer, Roni-Kaye McLaren (second left), during the contract signing and ground-breaking ceremony at the project site on Thursday (July 10). The development will comprise seven units built at 35 Hibiscus Avenue under the Government’s New Social Housing Programme (NSHP). They are joined by (from third left) Managing Director, Britalex Construction Company, Rohan Kiffin; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Arlene Williams; Senior Director in the Ministry, Richard Cargill; and project beneficiary, Trevor Atkinson.

6 months ago HousingLocal Government

Gov’t Eyeing Land Inclusion to Enhance Social Housing Delivery

The Government is exploring revisions to the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP), including the potential provision of land, as part of efforts to enhance the delivery of shelter to vulnerable Jamaicans. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during the contract signing and ground-breaking ceremony for a new multi-family residence at 35 Hibiscus Avenue in...

Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (centre), greets owner of ‘Daroza’, Rosalee Davis, during the 11th staging of the ‘Christmas in July’ trade show at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 10). At right is Chief Technical Director in the Tourism Ministry, David Dobson.

6 months ago Tourism

Jamaica Records Us$2.4b in Earnings From 2.3 Million Visitor Arrivals Since Start of 2025

Jamaica has welcomed approximately 2.3 million visitors since the start of 2025, generating US$2.4 billion in earnings. This was disclosed by Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, who further reported that the industry grew by two per cent in the first quarter of the year, contributing to a one per cent increase in Jamaica’s overall economic performance during the period. “After...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson (left), shakes hands with outgoing Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, Ambassador Nestor Mendez (centre). Occasion was a special meeting at the OAS headquarters in Washington DC on July 9, in honour of Ambassador Nestor Mendez, who demits office after 10 years. Sharing the moment is Dominica’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Steve Ferrol, who is Chair of the of the OAS Permanent Council of Member State Ambassadors. (Derrick Scott photo)

6 months ago CARICOM

Jamaica Praises Outgoing OAS Assistant Secretary General for Promoting Hemispheric Cooperation

Jamaica has hailed outgoing Organization of American States (OAS) Assistant Secretary General, Nestor Mendez, for his unwavering commitment and tireless passion for promoting hemispheric cooperation. Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the OAS, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, noted that during his decade-long tenure, from 2015 to 2025, Ambassador Mendez promoted social inclusion and development....