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Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) Managing Director, Omar Sweeney (second left), looks on as Principal of Pisgah Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Patricia Scarlett-Forrester, unveils a commemorative plaque marking the institution’s rehabilitation during a handover ceremony on February 26. Applauding (from third left) are Project Engineer from GDM Associates, Jardane Fraser; Regional Director for Region Five in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Susan Nelson-Smith; and Chairman of Pisgah Primary, Pastor Maurice Swaby.

JSIF Hands Over $178m Upgraded Pisgah Primary School in St. Elizabeth

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), on February 26, officially handed over the fully rehabilitated facilities at Pisgah Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, marking the completion of a nearly two-year project valued $178 million. The initiative was implemented...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), listens attentively to Executive Director of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), Dr. Warren Vernon (right), during a meeting held recently at the Office of the Prime Minister.

NIRA Moving to Accelerate Nationwide Expansion of National ID Enrolment

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), displays his national identification card during the official launch of the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) at the NIRA Centre, Central Sorting Office (CSO) in Kingston. Looking on is Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck.

$1.86B to Fund NIDS Implementation in 2026/27 Fiscal Year

Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

Refunds No Impact on NHT Loan Portfolio, Cash Flow

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivering the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament for the 2026/2027 legislative at Gordon House in Kingston on Thursday (February 12).

SPEED to Be Accelerated in New Financial Year

Principal of May Pen Infant School, Kim-Cay Brown (second left), and Mayor of May Pen, Councillor Joel Williams (right), point to the plaque commemorating the $139-million renovation and expansion of the May Pen Infant School in Clarendon, undertaken by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, at the official handover of the project on Tuesday (February 10). Joining them (from left) are Director of Regional Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Barrington Richardson; Chief Executive Officer of the CHASE Fund, W. Billy Heaven; and Chairman of the CHASE Fund, Omar Frith.

3 weeks ago Office of the Prime Minister

CHASE Funds New Two-Storey Structure for May Pen Infant School

The May Pen Infant School in Clarendon has been transformed into a modern, two-storey structure, with improved amenities to better meet the needs of the institution’s 147 students and staff. The renovation and expansion project, undertaken through investment of $139 million by the Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, includes 10 new classrooms, a sickbay, bathroom facilities for...

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

4 weeks ago HousingOffice of the Prime Minister

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, totalling approximately $39 million, form part of a strong payout cycle over the past five weeks. “In the past five...

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

1 month ago Office of the Prime Minister

Operations Temporarily Relocated at Ramble, Darliston and Anchovy Post Offices

Jamaica Post is advising customers of the temporary relocation of operations at the Ramble, Darliston and Anchovy Post Offices, following damage sustained during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Senior Director, Corporate Services at Jamaica Post, Carol Saunders Hammond, told JIS News that except for the Anchovy Post Office, whose services have already been relocated to the Reading Post Office in...

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.

1 month ago Finance & Public ServiceInnovationLabourOffice of the Prime MinisterSocial Security

Government Launches Public Sector Flexible Work Arrangement

The Government has officially launched the implementation of flexible work arrangements within the public sector, starting on a phased basis on February 2, 2026, with staggered working hours. The staggered working hours include 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Minister...

Postmaster General, Post and Telecommunications Department, Lincoln Allen, greets Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, during the official launch of the Department

1 month ago Office of the Prime MinisterSkillsTelecommunicationsVision 2030

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

More than 300 employees of Jamaica Post will benefit from a staff empowerment programme being implemented in partnership with the HEART/NSTA Trust. Through the partnership, employees will be trained, assessed, and certified in National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J) programmes and degree pathways, including business administration, human resource management, leadership and strategic management, logistics, internal audit and accounts, records and...

2 months ago Health & WellnessOffice of the Prime Minister

Percy Junor Hospital Receives Donation of Supplies

The Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester has received a donation of items, which will enhance patient care, operational efficiency and overall staff/visitor experience. The items, which include a Starlink satellite unit, a generator, two water cooler dispensers and care packages, will also benefit the adjoining Spalding Health Centre. Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility...

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

2 months 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...