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Supervisor for the Contributions, Refunds, Payments and Monitoring Unit, National Housing Trust (NHT), Cameo Simmons Thomas, addresses a JIS Think Tank on February 5.

NHT to Pay an Additional 10,000 Contribution Refunds by February 9

An additional 10,000 National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors are set to receive their contribution refund for the year 2018 by Monday (February 9). Supervisor for the Contributions, Refunds, Payments and Monitoring Unit, Cameo Simmons Thomas, said that the latest payments,...

Senior Director of Corporate Services at Jamaica Post, Carol Saunders Hammond.

Operations Temporarily Relocated at Ramble, Darliston and Anchovy Post Offices

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador, the Hon. Audrey Marks, addresses the ceremony for the official launch of the implementation of the flexible work arrangement in the public sector at Jamaica House, St. Andrew, on January 29.

Government Launches Public Sector Flexible Work Arrangement

Postmaster General, Post and Telecommunications Department, Lincoln Allen, greets Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, during the official launch of the Department's staff empowerment programme at the Central Sorting Office on South Camp Road in Kingston on Tuesday (January 27).

Over 300 Jamaica Post Employees to Benefit from Empowerment Programme with HEART/NSTA Trust

Percy Junor Hospital Receives Donation of Supplies

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service Think tank.

3 weeks ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaicans Urged to Build Back Better to Strengthen Earthquake Resilience

As Jamaica continues recovery efforts following the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is urging Jamaicans to rebuild in a way that strengthens the country’s resilience to earthquakes. Speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Director General, ODPEM, Commander Alvin Gayle, said that the post-hurricane season presents a significant opportunity...

Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks (right), receives the prestigious 2026 Golden Heart Award from Tree of Life Foundation Founder and President, Amanda Schumacher, during the organisation’s awards ceremony, held on January 11 at the renowned Breakers Palm Beach Resort in Florida.

4 weeks ago Office of the Prime Minister

Minister Audrey Marks Receives 2026 Golden Heart Award

Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Hon. Ambassador Audrey Marks, was among nine ambassadors worldwide honoured with the 2026 Golden Heart Award by the Tree of Life Foundation International at a prestigious ceremony held on January 11 at The Breakers Palm Beach Resort in Florida. The gala, attended by over...

Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the post-Cabinet press briefing held January 14 at Jamaica House.

4 weeks ago Office of the Prime MinisterScienceTechnology

Jamaicans Warned Not to Overshare Personal Information Online

Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is urging Jamaicans to be deliberate and cautious in how they share personal information online. “In a digital society, privacy is not a luxury. It is a requirement for safety, trust and resilience. Be deliberate about what...

Scientific Officer, Earthquake Unit (EQU), Karleen Black, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank focused on Earthquake Awareness.

4 weeks ago Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaicans Urged to Keep Emergency Kits Ready Year-Round

With Earthquake Awareness Week now under way, citizens are being reminded that having an emergency kit is always essential, as earthquakes can occur without warning. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Scientific Officer at the Earthquake Unit (EQU), Karleen Black, said that a well-prepared hurricane kit also serves as an effective earthquake kit and should be kept ready year-round....

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), in a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Office of the Cabinet, and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), on January 8, at the Office of the Prime Minister.

1 month ago Office of the Prime Minister

Government Allocates $10 Billion for Reconstruction Grants

The Government has allocated $10 billion for reconstruction grants, which will be distributed to householders whose homes were damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa on October 28 last year. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure following a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Office of the Cabinet, and the...

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, outlines activities for Earthquake Awareness Week, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (January 6).

1 month ago Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

ODPEM to Observe Earthquake Awareness Week, January 11-17

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will observe Earthquake Awareness Week from January 11 to 17, under the theme ‘Resilient Jamaica: We Weather the Storm and Brace for the Shake’. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (January 6), ODPEM Director General, Commander Alvin Gayle, noted that the theme reflects Jamaica’s recent experience...