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The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) Logo.

Apply for Jamaican Citizenship for Children Born Overseas

Parents and guardians are being encouraged to apply for Jamaican citizenship by descent for their children who are born overseas. The service, which is offered by the Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA), is crucial for children born in another...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), along with State Minister, Hon. Fraklin Witter (left), view a display being shown to them by Chief Plant Protection Officer, Bodles Research Station, Hugh Smith, during a World Bee Day observance event on Thursday (May 30). The event was held at the Bodles Station in St. Catherine. At right is Principal Research Director, Bodles Research Station, Carla Douglas.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), along with State Minister, Hon. Fraklin Witter (left), view a display being shown to them by Chief Plant Protection Officer, Bodles Research Station, Hugh Smith, during a World Bee Day observance event on Thursday (May 30). The event was held at the Bodles Station in St. Catherine. At right is Principal Research Director, Bodles Research Station, Carla Douglas.

PHOTOS: World Bee Day Celebration
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Gov’t Looking to Strengthen NIS Funding Status
Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Wade Mars (second left) and Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon (second right), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cultural and tourism training for contestants in the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen competition, at the offices of the TPDCo, on May 30. Witnessing the signing (from left) are Company Secretary, TPDCo, Rosie Carty, and Director, Community Cultural Development Services Division, JCDC, Marjorie Leyden-Kirton.
Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo), Wade Mars (second left) and Executive Director, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), Lenford Salmon (second right), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cultural and tourism training for contestants in the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen competition, at the offices of the TPDCo, on May 30. Witnessing the signing (from left) are Company Secretary, TPDCo, Rosie Carty, and Director, Community Cultural Development Services Division, JCDC, Marjorie Leyden-Kirton.

JCDC and TPDCo Sign MOU to Facilitate Training for Contestants in Festival Queen Competition
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.

Improved Water Supply for Residents of Western Jamaica in Coming Weeks

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Director of Public Relations and Communication, at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, (RADA), Camille Beckford.
Agriculture

RADA to Stage St. Elizabeth Agri Fest May 31

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) will host the St. Elizabeth Agri Fest at the Social Development Commission (SDC) Sports Complex in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, on May 31, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Public Relations and Communication at RADA, Camille Beckford, said the show has grown over the years to become a highly anticipated...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left) with a copy of his sectoral presentation when the Ambassador visited the Minister’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on May 30. Sharing in the moment are Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jaidev Singh, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin.
CommunityDevelopmentForeign AffairsLocal Government

PHOTOS: US Ambassador and USAID Rep Call on Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second right), presents United States Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry (left) with a copy of his sectoral presentation when the Ambassador visited the Minister’s Hagley Park Road offices in Kingston on May 30. Sharing in the moment are Country Representative for the United States Agency for International Development...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (at lectern), addresses the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Wednesday (May 29).
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Dennis Chung Appointed New ODPEM Board Chairman

Dennis Chung is the new Board Chairman for the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, officially introduced Mr. Chung during the National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in St. Ann on Wednesday (May 29). “He has been duly appointed to serve for the...
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Information Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner, Celia Barclay.
InformationOffice of the Prime Minister

Registration of Data Controllers Begins June 1

The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) is reminding data controllers to commence registration as of June 1, 2024. Applications are being accepted for the December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024, period. Under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2020, data controllers are considered to be organisations or individuals that process the personal information of others. Registration was initially scheduled...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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More Than 15,000 Jamaicans Gained Employment in North America Last Year

A total of 9,587 Jamaicans travelled to Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Programme (SAWP), with 626 participating in the low-skilled programme in 2023. Another 4,306 persons were dispatched to the United States for agricultural work, with 1,238 being deployed to the hospitality sector during the period. This was disclosed by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles...
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Deputy Chief Education Officer for Curriculum and Support Services at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Clover Hamilton Flowers, brings greetings at the National Day of Prayer for Children, held on May 29 at the Eastwood Park Road New Testament Church of God, in Kingston.
Youth

NCMC/Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches Host National Day of Prayer for Children

The National Child Month Committee (NCMC), in partnership with the Jamaica Umbrella Group of Churches, hosted a National Day of Prayer for Children and Families, on May 29. This was held at the Eastwood Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston, where several students and teachers representing schools from across the Corporate Area, representatives of churches, government officials and...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Next to him is Chair of the Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), VM Group, Courtney Campbell.
Foreign AffairsJamaican Diaspora

Locals Can Participate in Diaspora Day of Service

Jamaicans resident in the island can volunteer their time and service at community projects organised by Diaspora groups on the Diaspora Day of Service, scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024. The Diaspora Day of Service marks the conclusion of the Jamaica Biennial Diaspora Conference, slated for June 16 to 19, allowing attendees to take part in pre-arranged projects in communities...
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