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Late former Reporter at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Alecia Smith.
Late former Reporter at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Alecia Smith.

JIS Saddened at Passing of Former Team Member

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is mourning the passing of late former Reporter, Alecia Nicole Smith, who died on Tuesday (April 8) after a period of illness. A past student of Herbert Morrison High School, Alecia entered the journalism profession...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

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Public Relations and Communications Manager at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing (left) converses with Fund Development and Communications Advisor at SOS Children’s Village, Sean Patrick and Senior Director assigned to the Children’s Affairs Policy Division in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Hyacinth Blair. Occasion was the launch of the SOS Children’s Village Charity ‘SOS Community Initiative’ on Friday (March 28) at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
Public Relations and Communications Manager at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing (left) converses with Fund Development and Communications Advisor at SOS Children’s Village, Sean Patrick and Senior Director assigned to the Children’s Affairs Policy Division in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Hyacinth Blair. Occasion was the launch of the SOS Children’s Village Charity ‘SOS Community Initiative’ on Friday (March 28) at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Launch of SOS Children’s Village Charity ‘SOS Community Initiative’
Managing Editor, Editorial and Photography Department at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Tracey Chin Loy (centre) presents a colourful poster of the national symbols to Director General at the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Maureen Thompson (right). Looking on is Senior Photo Librarian, JIS, Maxine Shrouder. Occasion was the handover of a range of JIS heritage publications by the Editorial and Photography Department at the JLS’ offices, 2 Tom Redcam Drive in Kingston on Friday (March 28). The donation is in keeping with the agency’s mandate to inform and educate the public about matters of national interest.
Managing Editor, Editorial and Photography Department at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Tracey Chin Loy (centre) presents a colourful poster of the national symbols to Director General at the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Maureen Thompson (right). Looking on is Senior Photo Librarian, JIS, Maxine Shrouder. Occasion was the handover of a range of JIS heritage publications by the Editorial and Photography Department at the JLS’ offices, 2 Tom Redcam Drive in Kingston on Friday (March 28). The donation is in keeping with the agency’s mandate to inform and educate the public about matters of national interest.

PHOTOS: JIS Hands Over Heritage Material to Jamaica Library Service
Graphic Designer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Kadiene Williams, engages students from the Charlie Smith High School in Kingston, during the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Creators Challenge Workshop held recently at JIS Headquarters at 58A Half Way Tree Road, Kingston.
Graphic Designer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Kadiene Williams, engages students from the Charlie Smith High School in Kingston, during the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Creators Challenge Workshop held recently at JIS Headquarters at 58A Half Way Tree Road, Kingston.

PHOTO: JIS Creators Challenge Workshop

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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), engages in conversation with (from left) Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Alison Stone Roofe; Director of the Surveys Division, Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Dr. Natalee Simpson; and Acting Director General, STATIN, Leesha Delatie-Budair at the launch of the 2023 Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS). The JNCVS launch was held at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston today (March 28).
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2023 Crime Victimisation Survey Launched

The 2023 Jamaica National Crime Victimisation Survey (JNCVS) report, which provides data-driven insights into crime patterns across Jamaica and the associated impact on citizens, was launched today (March 28). The survey, which is in its sixth instalment, was commissioned by the Ministry of National Security and undertaken by the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN). STATIN said the individual surveys were...
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12th Virtual Global Leadership Summit Slated for March 27

The 12th Global Leadership Summit (GLS) Jamaica will be held virtually on Thursday (March 27) under the distinguished patronage of Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The Summit, being hosted by the Global Leadership Network (GLN) Jamaica under the theme ‘Design Your Future, Innovate, Inspire and Transform’, aims to equip mission-driven leaders with cutting-edge insights, innovative...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third right), shares a moment with members of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), and five honourees during the WLI’s International Women’s Day Brunch and Awards held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Sunday (March 9). From left are: Co-chair of the WLI, Roxann Linton; Executive Director of the American Friends of Jamaica, Caron Chung; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lillan Limited, Andrea Cowan; Managing Director of Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street-Forrest; Bishop of Dover, the Rt. Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin; Communications Strategist and Philanthropist, Donette Chin-Loy Chang; and Chair of WLI, Grace Burnett.
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Women’s Representation Matters – Senator Morris Dixon

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has highlighted the importance of women participating in and breaking barriers in fields often dominated by men.   Addressing the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) International Women’s Day Brunch and Awards at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Sunday (March 9), she said it is important...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses today’s (March 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Lowest Number of Murders in a Month Since 2000

For the month of February 2025, Jamaica recorded the lowest number of murders in a month since the year 2000. Addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on March 4, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, informed that for the month of February 2025, Jamaica recorded 47 murders. “So, in 25...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (February 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Latest Fitch Rating Indicative of Jamaica’s Robust Governance – Minister Morris Dixon

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says Jamaica’s latest credit grading by Fitch Ratings reflects the country’s robust governance, significant progress in debt reduction and a favourable economic growth trajectory. The globally respected agency last week reaffirmed Jamaica’s credit rating at ‘BB-’, with a ‘Positive’ outlook. “This positive outlook indicates potential for...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the audience at the fourth Jamaica Creative Career Expo held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 25). The Expo was hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and highlighted careers in the creative industry.
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Education Minister Highlights Alternative Career Pathways

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has noted the importance of acknowledging careers in the creative industry as viable alternatives to traditional professions. The Minister was speaking to hundreds of high-school and tertiary students at the fourth Jamaica Creative Career Expo held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (February...
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Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) Business Roadshow held at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon on Thursday, February 20.
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MSMEs Urged to Take Advantage of Business Roadshows

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling on micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) operators to take full advantage of the Ministry’s Business Roadshows, which are designed to provide them with valuable growth opportunities. Speaking at the second Roadshow of the year held earlier today (February 20) at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon,...
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