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Principal of Black River High School in St. Elizabeth, Christopher Romans, engages a grade-seven class on Monday (September 8) as the institution officially commenced the 2025/26 academic year.
Principal of Black River High School in St. Elizabeth, Christopher Romans, engages a grade-seven class on Monday (September 8) as the institution officially commenced the 2025/26 academic year.

Black River High Prioritising Stem Delivery for 2025/26 Academic Year

Students attending Black River High School in St. Elizabeth are being strategically positioned with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as the institution commenced classes on Monday (September 8) marking the start of the 2025/26 academic year....
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (right), converses with Assistant Commissioner of Police, Community Safety and Security Branch, Charmaine Shand, during a recent engagement in Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (right), converses with Assistant Commissioner of Police, Community Safety and Security Branch, Charmaine Shand, during a recent engagement in Kingston.

Security and Well-being of Senior Citizens Highlighted as National Priority by Assistant Commissioner of Police
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents a gift to outgoing British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, during a farewell luncheon hosted for the diplomat at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (August 29).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), presents a gift to outgoing British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, during a farewell luncheon hosted for the diplomat at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Friday (August 29).

PHOTOS: Farewell Luncheon for Outgoing British High Commissioner to Jamaica
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.

Minister Grange Announces Certification Courses for Music Industry Practitioners
Grade-four teacher at Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland, Errolyn Mullings-Williams (left), makes a presentation to fellow educators at the school during a teachers
Grade-four teacher at Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland, Errolyn Mullings-Williams (left), makes a presentation to fellow educators at the school during a teachers' workshop on Thursday (August 28).

Broughton Primary Ready for New School Year

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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Entertainment Ministry Engages Stakeholders on Posthumous Royalties for Artistic Works

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is in discussions with industry stakeholders regarding the payment of royalties on artistic works following an artiste’s death. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Olivia Grange, made the disclosure during the recent ‘Music Mastery: Empowering The Sound Industry’ workshop, held at the Ministry’s Trafalgar Road offices in New Kingston. “The major record companies, they all...
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Tennis instructor Kevin Simms (left) hands over tennis equipment to Principal of Broughton Primary in Westmoreland, Marva Davis-Clarke, at the school on Thursday (August 28). The donation is aimed at bolstering the school
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Tennis Instructor Donates Equipment to Broughton Primary School

Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland has received a donation of tennis equipment from hospitality industry tennis instructor Kevin Simms as part of efforts to introduce the sport to students and promote healthy lifestyles. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Simms outlined that the initiative stemmed from his desire to give back to his community. “A co-worker of mine told...
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Chairman of the Jamaica Library Board, Paul Lalor, addresses the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) 2025 National Reading Competition Awards Ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (August 28).
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JLS Reports Notable Progress in Online Engagement

The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) is making significant strides in remaining relevant in today’s digital age, with notable progress in online engagement and ongoing support from the public through its national book drive. This was stated by Chairman of the Jamaica Library Board, Paul Lalor, when he spoke at the JLS 2025 National Reading Competition Awards Ceremony, held at The...
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The 2025 National Reading Competition champions display their trophies during Thursday’s (August 28) awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. They are (from left) St. Mary’s Sherene Ramdon (15-20 age group); St. Elizabeth’s Ladonia Rowe (9-11 age group); St. Ann’s Mia-Isabel Walker (6-8 age group); Manchester’s Kristen Lewis (12-14 age group), and St. James’ Henrietta Richards (21 and older age group), who is also the overall winner.
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JLS Crowns Five National Reading Competition Champions for 2025

The Jamaica Library Service (JLS), on Thursday (August 28), crowned five champions in the 2025 National Reading Competition. They are St. Ann’s Mia-Isabel Walker (six to eight age group), St. Elizabeth’s Ladonia Rowe (nine to 11 age group), Manchester’s Kristen Lewis (12 to 14 age group), St. Mary’s Sherene Ramdon (15 to 20 age group), and St. James’ Henrietta Richards...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Aubyn Hill (second right), presents Government Chemist at the Department of Government Chemist Analytical and Advisory Branch— Pharmaceutical Laboratory, Yanique Fraser (third right), with an accreditation award. The presentation was made during JANAAC Global Accreditation’s 2025 CEO’s Breakfast and Accreditation Awards, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (August 26). They are joined by (from left) Chairman, JANAAC Accreditation Council, Simon Roberts; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Green; Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), JANAAC Global Accreditation, Dr. Yvette Castell, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Sancia Bennett Templer.
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JANAAC Awards Three Local Labs for Achieving International Accreditation

Three locally-based laboratories have been awarded for achieving initial accreditation under the ISO/IEC 17025 International Standard. Entities gaining formal recognition under JANAAC Global Accreditation include the Pharmaceutical Laboratory of the Department of Government Chemist; the China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) Laboratory; and the Petrojam Quality Assurance Laboratory. The presentations were made during JANAAC’s 2025 CEO’s Breakfast and Accreditation Awards,...
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Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown
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Electoral Office Emphasises Voter Preparedness Ahead of September 3 Poll

As the September 3 General Election approaches, the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) is urging all registered voters to familiarise themselves with the voting process to ensure a smooth and efficient experience at the more than 7,000 polling stations islandwide. Director of Elections, Glasspole Brown, told JIS News that ,“upon arrival at the designated polling station, an assigned presiding officer...
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