Members of the Jamaican diaspora reaffirmed their support for healthcare development on June 18, when they provided medical services for residents during the Diaspora Day of Service, at the reopened Catherine Hall Community Health Centre in St. James. The initiative, led by 2024 Governor-General's Achievement Award recipient and Vice Chair of the Jamaica Diaspora Task Force Action Network (JDTAN) Health...

The hotel construction boom across St. Ann and St. James presents opportunities for local farmers to boost domestic production to supply the expected demand for food, says Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. “We are witnessing a historical surge in our hospitality infrastructure,” he said. “In Montego Bay, mega-resorts like Moon Palace and Hard Rock and the...

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett is inviting diaspora expertise to strengthen the tourism sector. He said that there are Jamaicans overseas who have the “critical skills, global networks and on-the-ground insights” essential for accelerating local problem-solving in disaster response, rebuilding, and climate adaptation. As such, he is inviting engineers, scientists, medical and technical professionals to transfer knowledge and provide...

Public education efforts aimed at combatting cybercrime are to be expanded as the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) seeks to equip Jamaicans with the knowledge needed to identify and protect themselves against emerging digital threats. Director of Cyber Investigation and Risk Management at the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA), Dr. Patrick Linton, said the increasing use of digital technologies...

The Government is seeking to use artificial intelligence (AI) training as a tool to create new opportunities for vulnerable groups, including at-risk youth, mothers and senior citizens. Trevor Forrest, Senior Advisor to the Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the Government Artificial...

Members of the Jamaican Diaspora are voicing strong support for the Government’s ongoing initiatives to improve business conditions and strengthen key sectors, including healthcare, tourism, and security. This positive sentiment was prominently highlighted during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre from June 15 to 17. During the conference, attendees commended the Government’s efforts...

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) is encouraging nationals in the diaspora to invest in the commodities sector. Speaking to JIS News on the Marketplace floor at the just-concluded 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay, St. James, Acting Director General of JACRA, Wayne Hunter, said that Jamaican spices, cocoa, coconut and coffee are ideal areas for investment....