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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness speaking during the National Labour Day Project at Mason River Environmental and Research Park in Clarendon on Friday (May 23).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness speaking during the National Labour Day Project at Mason River Environmental and Research Park in Clarendon on Friday (May 23).

Jamaica Poised to Surpass 30 Per Cent Land Mass Protection Target Ahead of 2030 Deadline

Jamaica is on track to meet and exceed the goal of protecting 30 per cent of its land mass by 2030.  Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says 25 percent of Jamaica’s land mass has already been protected,...
Chief Executive Officer of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority, Otarah Byfield Nugent, will be the first person from the region to participate in a panel discussion at the Canadian Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (CACOLE) annual conference in June.
Chief Executive Officer of the Police Civilian Oversight Authority, Otarah Byfield Nugent, will be the first person from the region to participate in a panel discussion at the Canadian Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (CACOLE) annual conference in June.

PCOA to Participate in Panel Discussion at CACOLE Annual Conference
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Castleton Pipeline Project in St. Mary, recently. The ceremony was held at the Castleton Botanical Gardens in the parish.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers the keynote address at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Castleton Pipeline Project in St. Mary, recently. The ceremony was held at the Castleton Botanical Gardens in the parish.

$234-Million Project to Revitalise Castleton Botanical Gardens
Director, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Ministry of National Security, Sherece James (right) and Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy in Kingston, Amy Tachco (left), listen to a point being made by Senior Superintendent of Police, Community Safety and Security Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Dahlia Garrick, during the launch of the Comm-Unity Resilience and Transformation (CREATE) project, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 15.
Director, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Ministry of National Security, Sherece James (right) and Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy in Kingston, Amy Tachco (left), listen to a point being made by Senior Superintendent of Police, Community Safety and Security Branch, Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Dahlia Garrick, during the launch of the Comm-Unity Resilience and Transformation (CREATE) project, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 15.

Five Communities to Benefit from US$2-Million Crime Reduction and Security Strengthening Project
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (second right), share pleasantries with (from left): British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, and Alumni Relations Manager for the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Kirsty Scott, during a reception at the British High Commission in Kingston, on Tuesday (May 13) to announce 20 new Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, and Minister of Legal and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte (second right), share pleasantries with (from left): British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, and Alumni Relations Manager for the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Kirsty Scott, during a reception at the British High Commission in Kingston, on Tuesday (May 13) to announce 20 new Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.

20 New Commonwealth Scholarships Available to Jamaicans

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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon Dana Morris Dixon (left); European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (centre) and Founder of Island Grill, Mrs. Thalia Lyn, share lens time at a special reception to observe Europe Day and the 50th anniversary of the Jamaica-EU partnership, held at the EU Delegation Office, in Kingston, on May 9.
Foreign Affairs

Exports Will Continue to Enjoy Tariff-Free Access to EU

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, has reaffirmed that Jamaican exports to the EU will continue to enjoy tariff-free access. “There are no tariffs and there will be no tariffs on any Jamaican exports entering the EU market. No tariffs now, no tariffs in the future, our agreement will hold,” she said. She was speaking...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck; Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon Dana Morris Dixon (left); and European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, share a photo opportunity at the European Union (EU) Delegation Office in Kingston. The occasion was a special reception held on Friday (May 9) to observe Europe Day and the 50th anniversary of the Jamaica-EU partnership.
Foreign Affairs

State Minister Says Jamaica and EU Have Shared Values and Common Goals

Jamaica and the European Union (EU) have shared a deep and multifaceted relationship rooted in mutual respect, shared values and common goals since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1975. This was noted by State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, on May 9 at a special reception held at the EU Delegation...
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European Union Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola
Foreign Affairs

EU Delegation in Jamaica to Observe Europe Day May 9

The European Union (EU) Delegation in Jamaica will observe Europe Day on Friday, May 9 with a special reception to mark the occasion and the 50th anniversary of the Jamaica-EU partnership. The event will take place at the EU Delegation’s office on Fairway Avenue in Kingston. Guests will enjoy performances by Jamaican and European artistes and view a mini photographic...
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Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Shri Mayank Joshi (left), makes a symbolic presentation to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), during the handover ceremony for humanitarian and medical supplies from the Republic of India, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (May 1). Also sharing the moment ( from second left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Marsha Henry-Martin; Chief Technical Director at the Ministry, Ambassador Sharon Miller and Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
DevelopmentForeign AffairsHealth & Wellness

Jamaica Gets Humanitarian and Medical Supplies from India

The Government has received humanitarian and medical supplies valued at $60 million from the Government of the Republic of India. These supplies, which come 30 days ahead of the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, are expected to bolster the nation’s capacity to effectively respond to natural disasters and medical emergencies. The items were officially handed over by High Commissioner...
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Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica Pavilion, Maureen Smith (second right), and visitors to the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, pose for a picture with the Bob Marley statue.
CultureForeign Affairs

Jamaica Pavilion Attracts Thousands of Visitors at Expo 2025 in Japan

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, is officially under way, and Jamaica is making a powerful impression with its pavilion, celebrating the island’s culture, innovation and global influence. Commissioner General of Section, Jamaica Pavilion, Maureen Smith, told JIS News that since the Expo opened to the public on April 13, the Jamaica Pavilion has emerged as a standout attraction, drawing thousands...
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