Entries are now open for the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) 2015 Heritage Essay and Poster Competitions. The essay contest targets children at the primary level, ages nine to 12 years, and contestants are required to write an essay on the theme: ‘A Day in the Life of My Favourite National Hero.’ Contestants are required to write a 400-500 word piece,...

Seven public sector workers are among the 11 Jamaicans who have been awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship by the United Kingdom government, to pursue Master’s degrees in that country. Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mr. Oroyo Eubanks, is among the scholars who will take up the one year course of study, beginning in September. He will...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising that Tropical Storm Erika, though not a direct threat to Jamaica, could impact the island producing intermittent rainfall. Information from the National Meteorological Center indicates a projection for weekend rains with the possibility of Flash Flooding. Tropical Storm Erika is now located south-southeast of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has described as phenomenal, the performances of Jamaica’s athletes on days six and seven of the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Bejing, China, where the country reached third in the medal rankings with a total 9 medals – 4 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze. In a statement on Friday, August 28, the...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has expressed sadness at the passing of Colonel of the Charles Town Maroons in Portland, Frank Lumsden, noting that the Maroon leader has left an important legacy of public activism and an impressive track record of service to his people. In a statement on Friday, August 21, the Prime Minister noted that the Maroon culture...

Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has congratulated Jamaicans Usain Bolt and O’Dayne Richards for their medal winning performances on day 2 of the IAAF World Athletics Championships now underway in Beijing, China and is commending all Jamaica’s athletes participating at the games. In a statement, the Prime Minister said all the athletes who have participated in Beijing so far have...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in collaboration with the Meteorological Service of Jamaica is maintaining a state of vigilance, while reviewing the country’s readiness as Hurricane Danny strengthens and moves closer to the Caribbean. Information from the National Hurricane Center at 2:00 pm had the center of Hurricane Danny located near latitude 14.3N 48.6W or about...